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Muay Boran simply means 'ancient boxing'. It is from Muay Boran and Krabi Krabong that modern sport Muay Thai evolved, and while many of the Boran techniques are no longer viable in the modern ring, many more have been banned due to their brutal effectiveness.
There are several forms of Muay Boran, which have regional differences:
- Muay Thasao (North Thailand) Emphasis on speed, especially fast kicks. This variation of Muay Boran was dubbed 'Ling Lom' or wind monkey.
- Muay Korat (East Thailand) Emphasis on strength. A technique unique to this style is the 'throwing buffalo punch' named because it is supposed to take out a buffalo in one blow.
- Muay Lopburi (Central Thailand) Emphasis on crafty, technical movements. This variation favours straight punches and hooks.
- Muay Chaiya (South Thailand) Emphasis on good posture and defense. This style favors elbow and knee strikes.
Since each style had it's own strengths, a complete fighter was said to: 'Punch Korat, Wit Lopburi, Posture Chaiya, Faster Thasao'.
There are several groups of 'tricks', such as Mae Mai or Kon Muay. These retain their classical names and often refer to figures in Thai mythology such as Hanuman tawai waen or the Monkey King presents the ring.
Muay Boran has seen a surge in popularity due to the efforts of the Thai Government to promote the Thai Martial Arts and of course the popular Tony Jaa movie Ong Bak.
About the Instructors
Kru Mark Nardone
Kru Mark is recognized by the Kru Muay Association, The Association Institute of Thai Martial Arts and the World Muay Boran Federation, and one of the few people in the US who have been certified to teach and promote Muay Boran.
Kru Mark spent several weeks in Thailand this year where he reconnected with Grand Master Chinawut Sirisompan and trained with Master Suphan Chabairam exclusively in Muay Boran. He was awarded rank of Kru (Khan 12) under the AITMA and recognized by the Kru Muay Association for his years of teaching and promoting Authentic Muay Thai. He has been invited to return in March to take part in the Nai Khanom Tom Festival and the National Wai Kru Ceremony.
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