Krabi-Krabong
กระบี่กระบอง
Krabi-Krabong (กระบี่กระบอง) is Thailand's traditional weapon fighting art, using paired swords — krabi (กระบี่) — staff — krabong (กระบอง) — and daab song mue (ดาบสองมือ, double swords). It is the weapons complement to Muay Thai and shares the same footwork and clinch principles.
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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.
At a Glance
Who It's For
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
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.
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.
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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