During Thailands invasion and battles with Burma, the Budai Sawan emerged as Thailands leading temple in training its warriors in Krabi Krabong, the warriors art of Thailand.  This temple still stands today in Ayauthia, the ancient capital of Thailand.  In the last 100 years the temple has been officially moved and sanctioned by the King of Thailand to Nongkam, Thailand. 

 The temple had two functions.

1.)    Spread the arts of Krabi Krabong and Muay Thai to the local Thai people, and to world travelers who have come to seek the arts….

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2.)    Teach and certify the Thai Military the ancient weapons and combat arts of Thailand. 

 

While training at the Budhai Sawan, we would train with and often help teach the Thai army, as well as serving at the Tak army base in northern Thailnad.