Muaythai Iyarin was founded by a husband and wife team, Tony and Iyarin Deva. They were both raised in Bangkok and grew up immersed in the culture and traditions of muaythai. They founded Muaythai Iyarin in 2015 to bring authentic muaythai to Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Muaythai is often regarded as the world's most effective striking martial art, and its utilization of the legs, knees, elbows, and fists has given it the nickname "The Art of Eight Limbs."