Wai Khru Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)

Thai Traditions Wai Khru, Thai Boxing Dance Wai Khru dance in Muay Thai is an important Thai tradition of Muay Thai. Because of paying homage to teachers and doing boxing dances Thai indicates that a student has a teacher. Those who will receive training and learn Muay Thai must have a teacher first. This is like a ceremony of surrendering yourself as a disciple who is ready to behave according to the rules and regulations. Practice of Muay Thai In this chapter, the author will show the content of the history of Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance. Musical instruments accompanying the Wai Khru ceremony and Muay Thai dance. Steps to pay homage to Khru Rayan Muay Thai before the competition and Muay Thai dance performances.

 

History of Wai Khru and Muay Thai Dance Competition in the arts of Muay Thai, Krabi Krabong or other ancient weapons. Before the competition, everyone must pay respect to the teacher. If you are a boxer, before the competition you must pay respect to the Muay Thai teacher and perform the Muay Thai dance, which is a Thai tradition that has continued until the present day. Wai Kru is an act of paying respects to the president of a boxing match or paying respects to the King. which in ancient times His Majesty There is regular boxing in front of the seated Buddha both as a way of remembering and showing gratitude to the teachers who have bestowed knowledge in order to be auspicious. It makes the mind stable, not shaken, nervous, and able to control one's mind well. As for dancing, it expresses the characteristics of a boxing teacher or a boxing camp. If a boxer pays respects to the teacher and does the same boxing dance, it is usually not popular to fight with each other. Because I understand that I am a student who has Same boxing teacher In addition, the casting It is also necessary to observe the opponent and to warm up the body. Relieve stress throughout the body and the mind to be ready to fight immediately, including exploring the area where boxing will be fought This is because boxing matches were originally fought on the grounds in the temple area. which is a temporary boxing stadium.

 

Wai Khru, Muay Thai dance, Thai traditions and culture Important components And it is important to create an atmosphere for worshiping teachers and Thai boxing dancing. Including the boxing match is a pipe drum band. which has a slow rhythm and melody and quickly according to the time of the competition When starting to pay homage to teachers, the melody is slow and mellow, helping to make the style of dancing to pay respects to teachers look gentle. Beautiful and rhythmic, worth watching And when the competition began, the music began to speed up, telling those who could hear it. that at that time the boxers were using fighting tactics in the ring And when the final round arrived, the rhythm of the music increased even more, stimulating the boxers to conquer their opponents and exciting the boxing spectators around the stadium with the results of the competition that would happen soon. The rhythm of the music is therefore an amazing part of creating a sense of fun and excitement for the boxers and the spectators around the stadium.

 

Musical instruments accompanying the Wai Khru ceremony and Muay Thai dance. Musical instruments used to accompany Thai boxing matches There is a name called "Pipe Drum Band" and there are 4 musicians participating in playing general music. The musical instruments include 1 clarinet, 2 drums, and 1 pair of cymbals. The playing of music accompanies the Muay Thai sport. Or that sword Master of music Place different songs for each weapon, such as the sword dance using the sword plank style. The sword dance uses the song Mon Ram Dab, as Nak Thephasadin Na Ayutthaya (1970) said, the wai kru of Krabi Krabong uses the song Chom Samut, Chalok, Koh, or Rakham. The prelude uses the song Khaek Ood, Song Sarthee, Song Visit Wiman, Khaek Sai. The battle uses various weapons such as the two-handed sword and the Champathongthet song. or Khmer IX Try using the song to bathe. or ascend the tabernacle.

 

Every Muay Thai competition must include a Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance. Before every competition Because it is a Thai tradition and passed on until the present day which in the boxing camp Or each school in which the way to pay homage to each camp in the Wai Khru chant in Muay Thai will be different. Importantly, the Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance before competing today is different from competing in ancient times because the stage used for the competition is different. Currently, the stage used for competing has 4 ropes stretched to form a The 4 corners of the stage are approximately 1 meter high and there are stairs for boxers to enter the stage at each corner.

 

The tradition of paying homage to teachers and Thai boxing dances From the above mentioned, it can be seen that the tradition of paying respects Khru is a tradition that has been passed down from ancient times until the present because before competing in the art of Muay Thai, Krabi, Krabong or other weapons, there must be a wai to the teacher before the competition. And in addition, it is believed that paying homage to teachers and performing Muay Thai dances will be a blessing. Pay respects to the president of the competition ceremony or pay respects to the King. It is also a tribute to the teachers, teachers, fathers and mothers who have bestowed knowledge on the musical instruments used in paying respects to teachers and performing Muay Thai dances. It consists of 3 types of musical instruments: clarinet, 2 drums, 1 pair of cymbals, with 4 players. The music that is played consists of Songs used in.

 

Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance As for dance songs, they are used in fighting or during punching. In the Wai Khru dance in Muay Thai, there are steps starting from Wai Khru before the competition. Because it is believed that in any place where there is competition, there will always be an official. All sacred things in that area Or invited to protect and maintain victory in the competition, which will begin with respecting sacred things before competing and paying homage to teachers on the stage. The worship to the teacher starts from the Phanom pose, Pathom pose, and Phrom pose and will be followed by various dance poses in four directions, such as the Swan Her dance, Sod Soi Mala dance, or the various poses mentioned in the beginning. There are still many Muay Thai dance moves all this.

 

Muay Thai dance moves from ancient times It has been said that if both boxers in the same position do not compete, they are believed to be students of the same school, which at present there are very few Thai boxing competitions. Pay homage to the teacher and perform a Muay Thai dance This is due to the broadcast not emphasizing the importance of Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance. And Thai boxing competitions have become more business-like. There is widespread gambling on boxing. Muay Thai is therefore influenced by boxing masters and organizers to indirectly determine the future direction. Wai Khru and Muay Thai dancing are important. It is important to the mind of a boxer who has to compete. But it didn't matter to the audience outside the ring.

 

Therefore it has been neglected because it is seen as a matter of outdated beliefs. Waste of waiting time for gamblers Boxers therefore need to shorten their fighting style. It has been reduced to only a few parts that are important enough to be a ceremony. Very few boxers can perform Muay Thai dance moves that are pleasing to the audience. and gamblers all over the field today Government and private organizations have recognized the importance of this Thai cultural heritage. Therefore, efforts have been made to restore support. and disseminate to the public And people in the Muay Thai circle have realized the value of this branch of Thai traditional culture, so Wai Khru and Muay Thai dancing have become popular again. and people pay attention Including understanding the importance and benefits of Wai Khru and Muay Thai dancing more than ever before In addition, foreigners who have had the opportunity to study and practice Muay Thai. Interested in the tradition of paying respects to teachers and Thai boxing dances and being able to dance as beautifully as Thai people. Therefore, it is a matter of pride for all Thai people who are owners of arts and culture. And all Thai people should work together to preserve and promote arts and culture to last forever.