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Their youth is not an obstacle for them to live each encounter with honor and loyalty. In the North of Thailand, in the city of Chiang Mai, many children and adolescents practice Tai Box (Muai Tai). This complete and fascinating sport is nowadays considered extreme which favors illegal bets in many countries. Each combat starts with a ritual in order to chase away evil spirits and foster a connection between the each boxer and his masters. What may seem brutal and sad for western people, for these children is part of their millenary culture.