Muay Thai Korat

**sapherosth** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 4:31am

Muay Korat is named after the place where the style originated; Na Khorat Rachasima which is located in the center of Thailand towards the east. The style of Muay Korat appears to the public around the time of King Rama IV (date needed), but perhaps the Korat people have had this style for more than a thousand years.
The governor of the city of Na Khorat Rachasima, Phra Hemsamahan was since we know the transmitter of Muay Korat. Phra Hensamahan teach the style to Deng Thaiprasert who became the first fighter to represent the Korat style fighting in front of the King, and winning the competition acquiring the title of "Muan Changat Cherng Chok", meaning "The King's Champion".
Another student of the art, taught by Phra Hemsamahan, was Kruu Bua Wathim. This is considered the real master of the Muay Korat system. Kruu Bua became a soldier and taught cadets in the Army all his life. His real name was Kruu Bua Ninarcha, meaning "The Black Horse".
Muay Korat is considered to be the Muay Thai of the East.The stance in Muay Korat is quite different from other styles. The stance is quite long and very narrow with both feet almost in one line, both pointing forward. The hands are placed one in front of the other, lined up together in front of the nose. The front, or lead leg is straight and the knee is locked. The back leg is also straight, tensed and ready to kick upwards, or to use footwork to change the angle against the opponent. The back leg heel is also up off the floor. The body's center of gravity is close to the front leg with the head positioned over the front foot, body leaning forward.
Muay Korat kicks and punches are completely straight. The kick travels in an upwards arc, twisting a little bit to reach your opponents head or neck.
This style of Muay Thai prefers to intercept an attack by simultaneous block and strike, or to choose to evade an attack by moving out of range. Rarely does the Korat style teach students to block and then attack. The kind of footwork used is "Suua Yang", which means "Tiger Walk". These techniques are closely guarded. The most powerful weapon in Muay Korat is called "Viang Kwai", means "Swing of the Buffalo". This technique is executed after a kick and uses the knuckles to strike the opponent behind the ear. Another famous attack is called "Taa Krut" which is used as a counter-attack, launching two strikes simultaneously.
In ancient times, the boxers of Muay Korat followed a Buddhist Code known as "Sin Haa", the five precepts. Meditation was a very important part of their training, followed by a strong respect for seniors and the golden rule of not to fight in the ring with other Muay Korat boxers.
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**MMAMickey** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 4:39am

Wikipedia is great

**sapherosth** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 4:52am

Originally Posted by MMAMickey

Wikipedia is great

sorry, but not from wikipedia

**MMAMickey** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 5:59am

it probably would have got you there faster. its an extinct karate-esque fighting style

**Gulogod** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 8:28am

It should be extinct with all those precepts to bug you before you can kick.

**tideliar** · Posted On: 10/27/2009 11:31am

tl;dr

**sapherosth** · Posted On: 11/02/2009 10:12am

Originally Posted by MMAMickey

it probably would have got you there faster. its an extinct karate-esque fighting style

1 in 100000000 chance:qright5::qright5::qright5:

**MMAMickey** · Posted On: 11/02/2009 12:50pm

Originally Posted by sapherosth

1 in 100000000 chance:qright5::qright5::qright5:

erm... what?

o wait.. we have a guy who studies muay thai and calls it muay boran, that explains alot

**Permalost** · Posted On: 11/02/2009 4:29pm

The stance in Muay Korat is quite different from other styles. The stance is quite long and very narrow with both feet almost in one line, both pointing forward. The hands are placed one in front of the other, lined up together in front of the nose. The front, or lead leg is straight and the knee is locked. The back leg is also straight, tensed and ready to kick upwards, or to use footwork to change the angle against the opponent. The back leg heel is also up off the floor. The body's center of gravity is close to the front leg with the head positioned over the front foot, body leaning forward.
Muay Korat kicks and punches are completely straight. The kick travels in an upwards arc, twisting a little bit to reach your opponents head or neck.

Does any of this sound like a good idea to you?

**tideliar** · Posted On: 11/03/2009 10:58am

"The stance is quite long and very narrow with both feet almost in one line, both pointing forward. The hands are placed one in front of the other, lined up together in front of the nose. The front, or lead leg is straight and the knee is locked."

So you have no balance and one kick to your front leg and you've got a broken knee/torn CLs?

Good plan!