# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | religious rituals before fights | Muay Thai | Common for fighters to perform religious rituals such as wearing armbands blessed by a monk and praying at a shrine before fights | 1 |
2 | rituals | Muay Thai practitioners | Pre-fight rituals and ceremonies are an integral part of the sport, symbolizing honor and respect | 1 |
3 | rituals and ceremonies | Muay Thai | Muay Thai matches often begin with a Wai Kru ceremony to pay respect to teachers and ancestors | 1 |