1ST KHAN
WHITE
PAD WORK
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of punches, kicks, knees and elbows on the pads.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner.
COMBOS
Combinations 1 & 2.
CARDIO
10s (8mins)
SPARRING CLINCH
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of clinchwork holds, movement and knees
Combinations 1 & 2.
THEORY
- What is the correct name of our school in Thai and English? (Chao Phraya Muay Thai, River of Kings Thai Boxing)
- What is the Chao Phraya? (The main river that runs through Bangkok)
- What does Wai mean? (To pay respect)
- Explain Mai Mee Agarn? (Have no effect)
- Demonstrate the wai position when paying respect to a teacher?
- Say hello in Thai? (Sawatdee Khrup/Kah)
- Say Thank You in Thai? (Khop Kune Khrup/Kah)
- Count to 5 in Thai? (1. Nung 2. Sohng 3. Saam 4. See 5. Hah)
2ND KHAN
YELLOW
PAD WORK
Demonstrate a developing knowledge of punches, kicks, knees and elbows on the pads.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate a developing ability of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner.
Basic instruction and reposts testing partners defences at this stage.
COMBOS
Combinations 1-4.
CARDIO
10s Drill (7 mins)
SPARRING CLINCH
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of clinchwork holds and movement
Combinations 1-4.
THEORY
- Translate the following - Madt, Sawk, Kow, Dhe, Tao? (Fist, Elbow, Knee, Kick, Foot)
- Translate the following - Kru, Arjarn, Bramarjarn? (Teacher, Master, Grandmaster)
- Beuk Beun? (Relentless)
- What does chock and Yudt mean in a fight? (Box (begin), Stop)
- Translate quick quick into Thai? (Rheo, Rheo (Leew, Leew)
- What was Thailand previously known as? (Siam)
- What is the capital of Thailand? (Bangkok)
- Name the King of Thailand? (Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)
- From top to bottom, what are the colours of the Thai national flag? (Red, White, Blue, White, Red)
- What is the historic camp in Chiang Mai that our club has links with called? (Lanna Muay Thai (Kiat Busaba)
- Who was the manager of the camp? (Kru Andy Thomson)
- Count to 10 in Thai? (1. Nung 2. Sohng 3. Saam 4. See 5. Hah 6. Hok 7. Jedt 8. Baat 9. Gao 10) (11. Sip Et 12. Sip Sohng 13. Sip Saam 14. Sip See 15. Sip Hah 16. Sip Hok 17. Sip Jedt 18. Sip Baat 19. Sip Gao 20. Yee Sip)
3RD KHAN
ORANGE
PAD WORK
Demonstrate a developing knowledge of punches, kicks, knees and elbows on the pads.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate a good ability of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner. Clear instruction and multiple reposts testing partners defences at this stage.
COMBOS
Combinations 1-6.
CARDIO
10s Drill (6 mins)
5s Drill (8 mins)
Jab Cross Kick Drill (9 mins)
SPARRING
Complete five 2 minute rounds demonstrating techniques learnt from club combinations and furthering lessons.
Development of footwork, defences and combinations from previous grade to be considered.
CLINCH
Demonstrate clinch work during sparring showing an advancement from previous grade.
Combinations 1-6.
THEORY
- Man Jai? (Confident)
- Who are the 3 Muay Thai instructors that had the main influence over our school? (Kru Yai Shaun Boland, Ajarn Parnpetch Rirom, Andy Thomson)
- Demonstrate hand wrapping as used for training? (Watch Hand Wrapping)
- What is a Wai Kru? (Teacher Respect Ceromony)
- What is a Ram Muay? (Boxers Dance)
- Name the 3 musical instruments of Muay Thai music? (Pi Java-reed flute, Khlong-single drum, Khlong Klaak-double sided drum, Ching-thumb cymbals)
- What is the capital of Northern Thailand? (Chiang Mai)
- Who sacked the Ancient capital of Ayutthaya? (Burmese (Myanmar)
- How many rounds are there in a professional Muay Thai bout? (5)
- How long is the duration of these rounds? (3 minutes)
- How long are the breaks between each round? (2 minutes)
- Count to 30 in Thai? (1. Nung 2. Sohng 3. Saam 4. See 5. Hah 6. Hok 7. Jedt 8. Baat 9. Gao 10) (11. Sip Et 12. Sip Sohng 13. Sip Saam 14. Sip See 15. Sip Hah 16. Sip Hok 17. Sip Jedt 18. Sip Baat 19. Sip Gao 20. Yee Sip) (21. Yee Sip Et 22. Yee Sip Sohng 23. Yee Sip Saam 24. Yee Sip See 25. Yee Sip hah 26. Yee Sip Hok 27. Yee Sip Jedt 28. Yee Sip Baat 29. Yee Sip Gao 30. Saam Sip).
4TH KHAN
GREEN
PAD WORK
Strength of technique and strong defence should be present at this stage.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate a good ability of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner.
Clear instruction and multiple reposts testing partners defences and aiding in partner development.
COMBOS
Combinations 1-8.
CARDIO
10s Drill (5 mins)
5s Drill (7 mins)
Jab Cross Kick Drill (8 mins)
SPARRING
Complete five 2 minute rounds demonstrating techniques learnt from club combinations and furthering lessons.
Development of footwork, defences and combinations from previous grade to be considered.
CLINCH
Demonstrate clinch work during sparring showing an advancement from previous grade.
Combinations 1-8.
THEORY
- Name the legendary Thai Nak Muay famous for defeating 10 Burmese in competition during captivity? (Nai Khanom Tom)
- What protective equipment is compulsory in full rules professional Muay Thai? (Gum-shield, Boxing gloves, Groin-guard)
- Name 3 UK Muay Thai camps?
- What is the main religion of Thailand? (Theravada Buddhism)
- What is the currency of Thailand? (Thai Baht)
- Name the ceremonial head band worn by the Nak Muay and what is it for? (Mongkon – Ritual head-dress to protect the Nak Muay)
- What is the ancient ancestor art of Muay Thai called? (Muay Boran, Krabi Krabong, Ling Lom)
- Translate Mae Mai? (Master Techniques)
- Translate Luk Mai? (Complementary Techniques)
- Count to 50 in Thai? (1. Nung 2. Sohng 3. Saam 4. See 5. Hah 6. Hok 7. Jedt 8. Baat 9. Gao 10) (11. Sip Et 12. Sip Sohng 13. Sip Saam 14. Sip See 15. Sip Hah 16. Sip Hok 17. Sip Jedt 18. Sip Baat 19. Sip Gao 20. Yee Sip) (21. Yee Sip Et 22. Yee Sip Sohng 23. Yee Sip Saam 24. Yee Sip See 25. Yee Sip hah 26. Yee Sip Hok 27. Yee Sip Jedt 28. Yee Sip Baat 29. Yee Sip Gao 30. Saam Sip) (31. Saam Sip et 32. Saam Sip sohng 33. Saam Sip Saam 34. Saam Sip see 35. Saam Sip hah 36. Saam sip hok 37. Saam Sip Jedt 38. Saam Sip baat 39. Saam Sip Gao 40. See Sip) (41. See Sip et 42. See Sip Sohng 43. See Sip Saam 44. See sip See 45. See Sip Hah 46. See Sip hok 47. See sip Jedt 48. See Sip baat 49. See Sip Gao 50. Hah Sip).
5TH KHAN
BLUE
PAD WORK
Strength of technique and strong defence should be present at this stage showing development from previous grade.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate an accomplished ability of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner.
Clear instruction and combination based reposts testing partners defences and aiding in partner development.
COMBOS
Combinations 1-10.
CARDIO
10s Drill (5 mins)
5s Drill (6 mins)
Jab Cross Kick Drill (7 mins)
Nung Pan
SPARRING
Complete five 3 minute rounds demonstrating techniques learnt from club combinations and furthering lessons.
Development of footwork, defences and combinations from previous grade to be considered.
CLINCH
Demonstrate clinch work during sparring showing an advancement from previous grade.
COMBINATIONS
1-10.
THEORY
- Wrap another person’s hands for training? (Watch Wrapping)
- What is the Thai name for grading band and what are they used for? (Pratchiats – Ceremonial contain Amulets & Prayers, used to denote Grade Rank in the West)
- What is Thai for 100, 1000, 10000 and 1000000? (Nung Roi, Nung Pahn, Nung Muun, Nung Lan)
- What is the ancient art of Thai massage in Thai? (Nuad Boran) What is the Thai name for the boxers liniment used in fighter massage? (Nam Man Muay)
- What is the name for the Thai New Year? (Songkran)
6TH KHAN
BROWN
PAD WORK
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of club combinations, showing good fluidity of technique, footwork, defence and reposts from attacks.
Strength of technique and strong defence should be present at this stage and must show development from previous grade.
PAD HOLDING
Demonstrate an accomplished ability of pad holding technique whilst holding for club combinations for a partner.
Advanced instruction and combination based reposts testing partners defences and aiding in partner development.
COMBOS
Combinations - Run a Combination Session to a Class.
CARDIO
10s Drill (5 mins)
5s Drill (6 mins)
Jab Cross Kick Drill (6 mins)
Nung pan
10 rounds with an Instructor
SPARRING
Complete five 3 minute rounds demonstrating techniques learnt from club combinations and furthering lessons.
Development of footwork, defences and combinations from previous grade to be considered.
CLINCH
Demonstrate clinch work during sparring showing an advancement from previous grade.
This stage should include a developed knowledge of throws, dumps and tie ups.
INSTRUCTION
Run a Class Session, of your own design.
An ability to pass on learning of all grading aspects to be considered as this grade is one of the final stages of grading.
THEORY
- Explain how Muay Thai is scored and list the highest to lowest scoring Thai weapon? (Knee, Kick, Punch, Elbow (all depends on effect)
- Explain 10/8 rounds.
- Explain Standing Counts and KOs.
- How many judges are there in a professional Muay Thai bout? (3)
7TH KHAN
RED & WHITE
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Given on merit by Senior Kru.
8TH KHAN
RED
INSTRUCTOR
Given on merit by Senior Kru.
9TH KHAN
RED & SILVER
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
Given on merit by Chief Kru.