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Curriculum 

Level Name or Khan
Qualification
Knowledge in using Number of Equipment
Colour of Training Dress Sash
Colour of Ceremonial Dress Trim on Dress Sash
1 Pon
Basic Knowledge
1
Red White
White Red Red
2 Nai Sip
Group Leader
2
Red Yellow
Yellow Red Red
3 Nai Roi
Assistant to Teacher or Coach
3
Red Green
Green Red Red
4 Nai Phan
Teacher or Coach
4
Red Blue
Blue Red Red
5 Meun
Experienced Teacher or Coach
5
Red Purple
Purple Red Red
6 Khun
Expert
6
Red Brown
Brown Red Red
7 Luang
Specialist
7
Red Black
Black Red Red
8 Phra
Master
8
Red Silver
Red Silver Silver
9 Phraya
Grand Master
9
Red Golden
Golden Stripes Gold wear a professional gown

Curriculum For Krabi-Krabong Training Courses

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Level of Course Level 1 : "Phon"
Prerequisite Level 1 Muay Thai certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 1 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn the history and development of Krabi-Krabong
  • To know the usefulness of Krabi-Krabong
  • To acquire the basic skills, e.g.
    • Meditation or concentration training
    • Paying high respect or obeisance
    • Performing Seated Brahman
    • Learning the actions of three "look mai"
    • Countering, attacking and self defence
    • Ability to use one type of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history and development of Krabi-Krabong
  • The usefulness of Krabi-Krabong
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Basic skills of Krabi-Krabong
  • Physical exercises with equipment
  • Paying high respect or obeisance
  • Performance of Seated Brahman
  • Actions of three "look mai"
  • Countering, attacking and self defence
  • Skill in using one type of equipment
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Level of Course Level 2 : "Nahy Sib" Leader of the group
Prerequisite Level 1 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 2 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To Learn the history of Thailand during the Sukhothai period, relating to Krabi-Krabong
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Ability to perform three "mai ram"
  • Ability to strick in six "look mai"
  • Ability to defend oneself and counter-attack safely
  • Ability to use two types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand during the Sukhothai period, relating to the use of weapons in combat to defend and expand the Nation
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Performance of Standing Brahman
  • Three "mai ram"
  • Striking, blocking and attacking by using six "look mai"
  • Skills in using two types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 3 : "Nahy Rawy" Assistant to teacher or coach
Prerequisite Level 2 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 3 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn the continued history of Thailand during theSukhothai period, relating to national defence
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Tradition and steps of the Krabi-Krabong demonstration
  • Ability to perform six "mai ram"
  • Ability to defend one-self and counter-attack swiftly by using nine "look mai"
  • Ability to help in advising and training the trainees for Krabi-Krabong Levels 1 and 2
  • Ability to use three types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The continued history of Thailand during Sukhothai period in the use of weapons in combat to defend the Nation
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Tradition and steps of the Krabi-Krabong demonstration
  • Methods of striking, blocking, avoiding and defending one-self by using nine "look mai"
  • Being an Assistant to the Coach or teacher
  • Skill in using three types of equipment.
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Level of Course Level 4 : "Nahy Pahn" Teacher or coach
Prerequisite Level 3 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 4 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn Thai history during the early Ayudhaya period, in relation to national defence
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • To learn the Thai tradition of respect to seniors
  • Ability to be a Krabi-Krabong teacher
  • Ability to perform twelve "mai ram"
  • Ability to demonstrate Krabi-Krabong efficiently
  • Ability to use four types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand during the Ayudhaya period in the use of weapons in combat to defend the Nation
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • The Thai traditional culture in paying respect
  • Being a Krabi-Krabong teacher
  • Twelve "mai ram"
  • Steps of the Krabi-Krabong demonstration
  • Krabi-Krabong demonstrator in various shows
  • Skill in using four types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 5 : "Meun" Experienced teacher or coach
Prerequisite Level 4 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 5 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn the history of Thailand during the later Ayudhaya period, relating to national defence
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • To become an experienced Krabi-Krabong teacher
  • To become expert in the use of traditional weapons
  • To become more conversant with Thai tradition
  • Ability to use five types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand during the Ayudhaya period in the use of weapons in combat to protect the Nation
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Elegantly and expertly performing techniques of "ram"
  • Thai traditional culture in helping each other and forgiveness
  • High level self-protection techniques
  • Skill in using five types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 6 : "Khun" Expert
Prerequisite Level 5 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 6 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn the history of Thailand during the Thon Buri period, relating to national defence
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Ability to become a Krabi-Krabong expert
  • Ability to organise and conduct the Wai Kru ceremony
  • Ability to use six types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand during the Thon Buri period in the use of weapons in combat to defend the Nation
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Creation of elegant techniques of "ram"
  • Modification of "look mai" striking techniques
  • Organising Wai Kru ceremonies of Krabi-Krabong and Muay Thai
  • Skill in using six types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 7 : "Luang" Specialist
Prerequisite Level 6 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 7 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To learn the history of Thailand during the Rattanakosin (Bangkok) period, relating to national defence
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Ability to become a Krabi-Krabong specialist
  • To have a good knowledge of Thai tradition and culture
  • Ability to create and adapt "ram" striking and blocking techniques efficiently
  • Ability to use seven types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand during the Rattanakosin period, relating to national defence
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Use of Audio-visual aids in teaching
  • Various aspects of Thai traditions and culture
  • Creation and adaption of "ram" techniques in striking, attacking and blocking
  • Skill in using seven types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 8 : "Pra" Master
Prerequisite Level 7 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 8 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To study the brave deeds of Thai heroes and heroines
  • Meditation or concentration training
  • Ability to become a Krabi-Krabong Master
  • Ability to efficiently pass on the knowledge of Krabi-Krabong as well as that of Thai culture
  • Ability to give lectures or talks on Krabi-Krabong to a specialist audience or the general public
  • Ability to use eight types of equipment
Details of Course
  • Brave deeds by Thai heroes and heroines
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Organization of Wai Kru and teacher-accreditation ceremonies for Muay Thai and Krabi-Krabong
  • Techniques of passing on Krabi-Krabong knowledge
  • Techniques in creating the "ram" styles of striking, attacking and blocking
  • Skill in using eight types of equipment
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Level of Course Level 9 : "Praya" Grand Master
Prerequisite Level 8 Krabi-Krabong certificate
Certificate Awarded Certificate of Level 9 of Krabi-Krabong training course
Objectives
  • To gain the ability to pass on the knowledge of Krabi-Krabong to teachers efficiently
  • Ability to teach how to meditate
  • To be accepted and respected by students of Krabi-Krabong
  • To have a good knowledge of the history of Thailand
  • To have a good knowledge of Thai tradition and culture
  • Ability in using all the weapons of Krabi-Krabong
  • Ability to organise the teacher-accreditation and other veneration ceremonies, as well as the ability to read the sacred oath in the grand ceremonies
  • Ability to use nine types of equipment
Details of Course
  • The history of Thailand in all periods
  • Method of Meditation or concentration training
  • Various Thai traditions and aspects of culture
  • Knowledge from the Book of Combat Strategies
  • Planning the organization of training
  • Formulating the curriculum for training courses
  • Practical adaptation of Krabi-Krabong for it to be taught safely with other subjects
  • Being a good example to all students
  • Organising the veneration and other ceremonies
  • Skill in using nine types of equipment

Complied by Translated by Associate Professor
Vichit Chechurn Parnsri Wochagonrakul; and
Grand Master of Muay Thai Paul Sowerby

I.A.M.T.F.