Why should I train Krabi-Krabong?

Krabi-Krabong teaches practical weapons combat within the Thai martial tradition — silapa muay thai (ศิลปะมวยไทย). It is the perfect complement to Muay Thai, extending striking skills to edged weapons.

What should I expect at my first Krabi-Krabong class?

Wear athletic clothing. Training weapons (wooden swords and staffs) will be provided. Expect basic footwork, weapon handling, and striking patterns. Classes run 60-90 minutes.

Krabi-Krabong — Martial Arts Guide

Q: What will I learn in Krabi-Krabong?

Krabi (กระบี่, single and double sword) techniques. Krabong (กระบอง, staff) striking and blocking. Daab song mue (ดาบสองมือ, double swords) and lo (โล่, shield) combinations. Empty-hand transitions — muay (มวย) — from weapon fighting. Thai martial culture and battlefield ritual — ram (รำ, dance/form).

Krabi-Krabong

กระบี่กระบอง

Weapons🇹🇭 Thailand

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Why train this

At a Glance

IntensityHigh

ContactFull

Beginner FriendlyModerate

Belt SystemNone (traditional master-student lineage)

Origin🇹🇭 Thailand

CompetitionThai cultural exhibitions, Krabi-Krabong demonstrations

Who It's For

TraditionalSelf-DefenseFitness

What You'll Learn

Krabi (กระบี่, single and double sword) techniques

Krabong (กระบอง, staff) striking and blocking

Daab song mue (ดาบสองมือ, double swords) and lo (โล่, shield) combinations

Empty-hand transitions — muay (มวย) — from weapon fighting

Thai martial culture and battlefield ritual — ram (รำ, dance/form)

Your First Class

Watch & Learn

Legends of Krabi-Krabong

Nai Khanom Tom (นายขนมต้ม)

Nai Khanom Tom is a legendary Muay Thai folk hero celebrated every year on National Muay Thai Day (March 17). According to legend, after being captured during the fall of Ayutthaya, he defeated 10 Burmese fighters in succession to win his freedom, demonstrating the power of Muay Thai to the Burmese king.

1767

Kru Samai Mesamarn

Ajarn Lek Pramuk

Related Styles

Muay Thai

Muay Thai (มวยไทย), the "Art of Eight Limbs," is Thailand's national combat sport. It uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knees along with a powerful clinch — plam (ปล้ำ) — making it one of the most complete striking arts.

Muay Boran

Muay Boran (มวยโบราณ, "Ancient Boxing") is the traditional battlefield ancestor of Muay Thai. It includes a broader range of techniques including throws, joint locks, and attacks to vulnerable points — chud muay (จุดมวย) — that were removed when Muay Thai became a sport.

Kali

Kali is a Filipino martial art emphasizing edged — patalim (blades) — and impact weapons — baston (sticks) — with sophisticated doble baston (double-stick) and daga (knife) techniques. Different lineages (Pekiti-Tirsia, Inosanto-Lacoste, etc.) have distinct methods but share core principles.

Arnis

Arnis — also called Arnis de Mano ("harness of the hand") or Modern Arnis — is the pambansang laro (national martial art) of the Philippines, designated as such by law. It focuses on baston (stick) and blade fighting with systematic disarming — disarma — techniques and empty-hand — mano mano — applications.

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