KO Seminar, Saturday 12:00pm KO GYM East London

The art of Muay Thai is one steeped in the traditional beliefs and ritual elements found in wider Thai society.

Ian Faranda hosts Saturday seminars focussing on how belief, ritual, and superstition are inextricably linked with Thailand’s fighting art. Topics for discussion and demonstration include spiritual devotion, legends, pre-fight rituals, and wai kru ram muay.

Ian has lived and worked in Thailand, has studied and practiced modern Muay Thai, Ancient Muay Thai, and Thai weapons, and holds a BA in Southeast Asian studies with a particular focus on Thai society and culture.

This is a requirement for all KO Students Specially for the intro Group.

The origins, evolution, and heritage of Muay Thai
 Krabi-Krabong

Krabi-Krabong (sword, staff) is a weapon system that originates from Thailand’s ancient past when war and conflict were factors in forging pre-modern Southeast Asia. 

Wai khru ram muay

is an action of respect in Thai culture tfhat is performed by participants in Muay Thai competitions. One of the most important traditions of Muay Thai is Wai Khru (Paying Respect to Teachers).

Legend of Nai Khanom Tom 

At the time of the fall of the ancient Thai capital of Ayuthya in 1767, when the city was destablized and heading for destruction because it rulers were weak,  the invading Burmese troops rounded up a group of Thai residents and took them as prisoners.  Among them were a large number of Thai boxers, who were held by the Burmese potentate Suki Phra Nai Kong of Kai Pho Sam Ton at the city of Ungwa.