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Grand Mater Vichit Cheechurn.
The highest
Master Krabikabong
of physical education of Thailand
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Krabi Krabong |
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Curriculum
Level Name or Khan
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Qualification
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Knowledge in using Number
of Equipment
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Colour of Training Dress
Sash
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Colour of Ceremonial Dress
Trim on Dress Sash
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1 Pon |
Basic Knowledge
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1
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Red White
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White Red Red
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2 Nai Sip |
Group Leader
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2
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Red Yellow
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Yellow Red Red
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3 Nai Roi |
Assistant to Teacher or
Coach
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3
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Red Green
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Green Red Red
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4 Nai Phan |
Teacher or Coach
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4
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Red Blue
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Blue Red Red
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5 Meun |
Experienced Teacher or
Coach
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5
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Red Purple
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Purple Red Red
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6 Khun |
Expert
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6
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Red Brown
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Brown Red Red
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7 Luang |
Specialist
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7
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Red Black
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Black Red Red
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8 Phra |
Master
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8
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Red Silver
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Red Silver Silver
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9 Phraya |
Grand Master
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9
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Red Golden
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Golden Stripes Gold wear a
professional gown
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Curriculum For
Krabi-Krabong Training Courses
Level of Course |
Level 1 : "Phon"
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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
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Details of
Course |
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The history and
development of Krabi-Krabong
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The usefulness of
Krabi-Krabong
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Meditation or
concentration training
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Basic skills of
Krabi-Krabong
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Physical exercises with
equipment
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Paying high respect or
obeisance
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Performance of Seated
Brahman
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Actions of three "look
mai"
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Countering, attacking
and self defence
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Details of
Course |
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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
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Level of Course |
Level 8 : "Pra" Master
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Complied translated by Associate Professor
Vichit Chechurn Parnsri Wochagonrakul; and
Grand Master of Muay Thai Paul Sowerby
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