FAQs

Muay Thai Boran is a generic term for many of the Muay Thai systems that existed in Thailand before the art became regulated by the state in the early part of the 20th century. Muay Thai Boran is the fore runner of modern sport Muay Thai. Ancient Thai Warriors practiced a weapons system known as Krabi Krabong. When they lost their weapons in battle, they would fight on using the natural weapons of their body in imitation of the ancient weapons of war.

Muay Chaiya is a very effective form of bare knuckle boxing which originates from Southern Thailand. Its stance is low and compact with both knees deeply bent and all the major joints facing forward towards the opponent. This positioning enables one to use the elbows and shins as a shield against any incoming attack. The attacks of the Chaiya boxer are extremely quick and powerful, aiming to finish the opponent in the fastest manner possible.

Krabi-Krabong is the traditional weapons system of Thailand. This system is closely related to Muay Boran. When a soldier lost his weapon in battle, he would resort to the empty hand techniques of Muay Thai Boran to defend himself.

Simply come and join a class. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Please contact Paul on 082 501 7190 before attending.

There is no uniform. Students need to simply wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows for free range of movement.

One could use the methods of these systems but they would have to be tempered by the rules of the ring. For instance, one of the primary strategies is to attack the groin. This would result in an automatic disqualification in a rule bound context.