Krabi
Krabong is the original
martial art of Thailand from
which Muay Thai (Thai
Boxing) evolved. It is a
weapons-based art utilizing
the sword, staff, knife,
spear, hatchet, various
other weapons as well as
empty hand techniques.
Krabi Krabong emphasise
fighting and training with
the traditional weapons of
warriors that have protected
the royal family and the
home-lands for hundreds of
years. Combative fighting,
along with traditional
forms, similar to Kata or
traditional prayer dance
called “Wai Kru” ( Ram Muay
– Muay Thai ).
Taught by Khru Michael DeLio,
certified 8th
Degree Gold Sash instructor
in Krabi Krabong / Muay Thai
from the Buddhai Swan
Swordsman Institute and
Temple in Nongkam,
Thailand. Taught and
mentored by Ajarn “Pakru”
Samai Mesamarn. Khru
Michael has had the rare
honor of being a member of
the Buddhai Sawan
Demonstration Team for her
Majesty Queen Sirikit of
Thailand and instructor at
Tak Thai Army Base, 1994
under Lt. Col ChaChai, and
Satahip Naval Seal / Special
Ops team 2004.