Chorenrit Stadium

Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) is what the Thai people call their own martial art. The art of Muay Thai has been the country's most popular spectator sport for hundreds of years. It is unique among other kinds of fighting disciplines in its approach to close quarters fighting. Fighters are able to more effectively use their elbows, knees, feet and fists than in other martial arts.

The Wai Krue and Ram Muay (boxing dance) is an important part of Thai Boxing. These are ceremonies that are performed before each Muay Thai bout. Sometimes the Wai Krue is brief and basic, but other times they may be eloquent performances that draw praise and applause from the crowd. The Wai Krue depends very much on the fighter and every Wai Krue differs depending on who taught the fighter and where in thailand he/she comes from. It is said that those who see well can determine who will win the fight by watching two fighters perform their Wai Kru. It show's the fighters abilitiy, strength and Balance. Teachers are highly respected in Thai society, and many artistic disciplines, not just Muay Thai, perform Wai Krue or "respects to the teacher". Foreigners viewing these rituals should take care to be polite and not act disrespectfully regarding the Wai Krue. The Thai people take seriously any insult to the Wai Krue, just as you would if somebody insulted your spiritual beliefs.

The Wai Krue ritual is the continued tradition since ancient times."Wai-Krue" is the way to pay respect to his majesty the king, the chairman of the competition tournament and the master who gave them the knowledge. It's also the way to create the strength of their mind. The style of the dance is unique to each boxer. Furthermore, to dance is one way to warm up before starting the fight and to get comfortable with the ring. It also helps relax the stress and to prepare body and mind to be ready to get into the battle.  At Chorenrit we will teach you all aspects of Muay Thai.