Krabi Krabong
Krabi Krabong ( กระบี่กระบอง , krabìː krabɔ̄ːŋ ) is the name for a Thai fighting technique with weapons. In short, it means “handgun and long gun”. From her the unarmed Muay Thai developed .
Nowadays, Krabi Krabong is practiced as a sport. Exercise weapons made of rattan or wood are used for training - real weapons are only used in demonstrations that consist of a dance-choreographed alternation of attack and defense, accompanied by tambourine and flute. The clothing and colored sashes of the athletes are said to resemble traditional Thai uniforms.
weapons
Be used Krabi (sword), Daab (sword), Ngao (spear with a long blade) and Plong (floor). There are also long shields ( Maisun , Dung and Kaen ) and the round shield Lo . Two-handed fighting styles are Daab Song Meu with a sword in each hand, and Mai Sok San , fighting with two forearms similar to the Okinawan tonfa .
Graduations
The International Muay Thai Federation awards 9 degrees from student to grandmaster level. However, the golden sash of the Buddhai Sawan Institute of Swordsmanship is reserved exclusively for the King of Thailand .
Just after Pram Ajarn Grandmaster Vichit Cheechern
This system was developed by the IAMTF at that time and is now used in various institutes and organizations such as B. AITMA ( Assoc. Institute of Thai Martial Arts ), but also at various Thai universities such. B. the Muban Chom Bueng Rajabhat University - Institute of Thai Martial Arts Education or the Arsom Silp College Bangkok .
- Khan Pohn , White Sash: Beginners
- Khan Nahy Sib , Yellow Sash: Squad Leader
- Khan Nahy Rawy , Green Sash: Assistant Coach
- Khan Nahy Pahn , Blue Sash: Trainer
- Khan Meun , Crimson Sash: Trainer
- Khan Khun , Brown Sash: Expert
- Khan Luang , Black Sash: Specialist
- Khan Pra (Ajarn) , Silver Sash: Master
- Khan PraYa (Ajarn Yai) , Golden Sash: Grand Master
Grade after the Buddhai Sawan Institute of Swordmanship
The Buddhai Sawan Institute not only tests the technical ability or physical fitness, but also the overall attitude of the pupils or students in the fields of culture, art, Thai technical terms, ceremonies (such as the various Wai-Khru ceremonies ) and in some places also the religious ones Background.
Another important aspect is mental strength and attitude. Here, among other things, attention is paid to whether the students are really strong in character to practice Krabi Krabong and pass it on.
In addition to the completed training hours, participation in Krabi Krabong demonstrations and the annual presence at the institute in Thailand are decisive for graduation.
- Grade, Yellow Sash: Beginner Grade
- Degree, yellow-blue sash
- Degree, blue sash
- Degree, Red Sash: Basic Instructor , d. H. Trainer for beginners and teenagers
- Degree, Silver Sash: Advanced Instructor , experienced trainer, techniques correspond to the extended standard; Completion of at least 326 hours of training.
These degrees are followed by 11 degrees of golden sashes with different colored stripes, the highest of which have only a single carrier. The 10th degree is reserved for the prince and the 11th degree for the Thai king.
See also
literature
- Tony Moore: Muay Thai: the essential guide . New Holland Publishing, 2004.
- Donn F. Draeger, Robert W. Smith: Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts . Kodansha International, 1981.
