Considered to be similar to styles such as \u201cMalay silat, Burmese banshay, and Cambodian Kbach Kun Boran\u201d is a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Krabi-Krabong. This \u201cweapon\u201d based combat form is said to have originated from Thailand and has named after \u201ckrabi\u201d which is a curved sword and krabong which is a staff. Apparently, the bodyguards of the former King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand were said to have masterfully trained in this combat form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Thailand, Krabi-Krabong was first developed by ancient Siamese warriors as a tool to be used as a combat style during wars. Apparently, it was said to have been used along with another combat style known as Muay Boran. However, there is no evidence available suggesting that Muay Boran and Krabi-Krabong were indeed developed and used at the same time.\u00a0 Furthermore, the Indochina region especially Thailand was renowned for many wars being fought, and it was during these battles that a variety of weapons such as kris i.e. dagger, a Trishul, a daab i.e. a straight sword, and vajra were used.\u00a0 It was using the above-mentioned weapons and a few others that the Krabi-Krabong was developed as a combat form. In addition, this form of martial art is said to comprise of elements belonging to Indian and Chinese combat styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weapons used in the Krabi-Krabong are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, in the Krabi-Krabong a fighter essentially yields two main weapons in the form of \u201cKrabi\u201d i.e. a sword, and \u201ckrabong\u201d i.e. staff\/pole. In addition, at times an unarmed version of this combat form may also be available in which moves such as kicks, pressure points strikes, joint locks, holds, and throws are frequently used.\u00a0 As for training centers\/schools, there are a few available especially in Thailand for those interested in learning this \u201cweapon\u201d based martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n