AITMA

                      Krabi Krabong Curriculum

 
 
Muaythai
 
Muayboran
 
Krabikrabong
 
Muayerobic
 
Meditation

 

Grand Mater Vichit Cheechurn.

The highest Master Krabikabong

of physical education of Thailand


 

Krabi Krabong

 
 

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

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 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

 

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 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

 

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 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

 

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 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

 

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 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

 

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 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

 

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

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