45. Tough Guys Do Dance p.301

    Not only is Thai boxing violent but it is also bloody¹. Yet it involves the arts of dance and music. It is both ugly and beautiful at the same time. That's why it's so exciting to watch.

    Thai boxing was created by soldiers over five hundred years ago. The fighter use every part of their bodies, especially their feet, knees and elbows to strike their opponents. Their deadly style has earned them respect from other martial² artists.

    Surprisingly, the fights start off with a graceful³ dance. The dance is in honor of the boxers⁴' teachers. There is even a small band which plays along with the dance and during the fight. So, who says tough guys don't dance？

    tough = rough 霸气十足的

    bloody 血腥的

    play around 玩耍，鬼混

    I am involved in a big project right now, so I don't have much time.

    We dance to music. 随着音乐跳舞     dance with sb

    get down on your knees 下跪

    mischievous⁵ = naughty 顽皮的

    He is back on his fit. 身体复原，东山再起，……

    Chinese martial artists  武术家

    wristle 摔跤

    start off = begin

    graceful 反义 awkward

    be in honor of sb  致敬