Krabi Krabong

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Krabi Krabong is the Thai martial art of weaponry that also teaches the empty hand techniques of Muay Thai. Notably, some of its techniques are used in ground-level fighting , and some for using on horseback and war elephant fighting. This art's wepons curicullum uses the Krabi (sword), Plong (staff}, Ngau (bladed staff), Daab Song Mue (dual swords), Mae Sauk, Mai Sawk, or Mai Sun Sawk which is a pair of clubs which are worn on the forearms. In the present, the practice of Krabi Krabong is usuall seen at Thai festivals and galas in honor of the king of Thailand.

Modern Krabi-Krabong matches are held within a marked circle, beginning with a "Wai Kruu" ceremony and accompanied throughout by a musical ensemble. Thai boxing techniques and judo-like throws are employed in conjunction with weapons techniques. Although sharpened weapons are used, the contestants refrain from striking their opponents - the winner is decided on the basis of stamina and the technical skill displayed. Although an injured fighter may surrender, injuries do not automatically stop a match.

Contents 1 History 2 Training 3 Competition 4 Weapons 4.1 Krabi 4.2 Ngau(Spear) 4.3 Mae sauk 4.4 Loh (Round Shield) 4.5 Kaen (Medium Shield) 4.6 Plong (staff)

History

Training

Competition

Weapons

There are many weapons in Krabi Krabong that states the genre of its training and of course open hand skills. though only listed 7 here, there are as many as 20 established weapons

There are many types of weapons in Krabi Krabong. Used in warfare on Elephant back, namely the Ngau (long sword), Plong (staff) Daab (sword)

Krabi

See main article Krabi

Krabi, as used by the Thais, is a term specifically used for sabres. It is a sword with a typical sabre hilt and guard most with the long thin hand guard.

Ngau(Spear)

This weapon is to be used on the Elephant's back and the techniques used was a slicing move or stabbing. It has a hook on the end to guide the elephants and trap the opponents weapon. It resembles the daab (sword) but with a long staff for its extension. Normally the King would use this weapon. There is an extensive variety of different spears. When the King was going to Battle on the sides of the Elephant he had different kinds of spears.

Mae sauk

It is a ground level weapon ,made of hard wood or bone, known to coinside the movements of the ling (monkey). They come in pairs and are worn on part of your forearm. The weapon is used to attack as well as to block .it is a close in weapon range weapon you can use it very well in close combat.

Loh (Round Shield)

This is the common sheild, normally is used to block but you can strike with the edges as well. It is big and round, and is made of metal, skin or cane.

Kaen (Medium Shield)

This shield is rectangular like that covers most of your arm. Made from the same metal materials, and has many buddhist inscriptions written on the sheild.

Plong (staff)

As mentioned earlier, the satt is used by the layman as a form of defense, its cover both blocking and striking and stabbing.

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