Krabi Krabong

Krabi Krabong is a traditional martial art that originated in Thailand and is focused on weapon-based combat. The art form gets its name from the two primary weapons used in it: the krabi, a short sword, and the krabong, a long staff. In addition to these weapons, practitioners of Krabi Krabong also use other weapons such as knives, spears, and clubs. The art form emphasizes the use of precise and efficient techniques to disarm and disable opponents quickly and effectively.

Krabi Krabong has a long history that can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period of Thai history, which lasted from the 14th to the 18th century. During this time, Krabi Krabong was widely used by Thai soldiers on the battlefield, and its effectiveness in combat was well-known. Over time, the art form was codified and formalized into a martial art, and it is still practiced today both as a combat system and as a cultural tradition.

Unlike some other martial arts, which focus on physical strength and power, Krabi Krabong emphasizes technique and strategy. Practitioners of the art form learn how to use weapons in a way that maximizes their effectiveness while minimizing their own risk of injury. In addition, Krabi Krabong training emphasizes mental and spiritual discipline, with practitioners striving to develop the focus and concentration necessary to be effective in combat. Overall, Krabi Krabong is a complex and challenging martial art that requires dedication and commitment to master.

Our group specialises in Thai Sword or Daab, a single bladed sword of 90cm length approximately. In Krabi Krabong fighters use single or double swords (one in each hand),  Daab song mue. Advanced students will also practice and learn other weapons as staffs, shields, ngaos (bladed staffs), mai soks (wooden shields worn on forearms) etc..

Careful not call it Krabi! Krabi is a province in the south-west coast of Thailand!

You can just show up and try: we will provide you with wooden and soft padded swords for technique drills and light sparring.

Classes alternate techniques and fast paced drills, make sure you get ready to patiently repeat your forms as well as sweat hard during combos and drills. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to practice barefoot.

No worries, you will never practice with real, sharp swords against a human; advanced students sometimes have fun cutting water bottles but you will not se any real swords in training.

We practice with wooden sticks, padded sticks, hard plastic swords; metal blunt swords are for advanced practitioners.

We cannot promise you (or your ego) will not get some bruises every now and then, but we can assure that the level of protections involved is enough to minimise the risk of injuries. Beginners sometimes get blisters on their hands but that is something unavoidable if you want your skin to get tougher and handle weapons with ease.