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00:16 Krabi Krabong, also known as Thai Sword,
00:19 is a traditional martial art and sport in Thailand, like Muay Thai.
00:23 However, it is not as popular.
00:27 Krabi Krabong involves the use of a variety of short and long weapons,
00:32 like swords, double swords, batons, shields, and halberds.
00:38 However, baton is used for practice instead of steel because of its lightness,
00:44 which helps to remit the risk of injury when practicing.
00:48 Since 1975, the Education Ministry has designated Krabi Krabong
00:54 as a course for high school students.
00:57 Thonmuri Watthepiparak School is among the few schools giving attention to preserving Krabi Krabong
01:03 and has achieved a reputation by encouraging students to learn its skills.
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01:10 Krabi Krabong is a name.
01:13 In the past, it was a way of life, a way of life for people to protect their hometown.
01:21 It depends on the way of life, the weapons and the weapons are different.
01:27 But actually, Krabi Krabong is not only for practice.
01:30 It is also for practice in Muay Thai, gymnastics, and stunts.
01:36 It can be used in all ways.
01:39 These things can really protect you.
01:42 If you are only a fighter, you cannot hold a weapon to fight.
01:49 If you have many things, it is better to protect yourself.
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01:55 Pachalapol is vociferous in making the case for preserving Krabi Krabong as a national treasure.
02:01 Pachalapol said that Krabi Krabong is suitable for all ages and genders
02:06 as it not only promotes self-defense skills, but also improves our health and concentration
02:12 because concentration is needed while engaging in the sport to avoid getting injured.
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02:22 Students who come to study Krabi Krabong in the school range from grades 7 to 12,
02:28 aged 12 to 18 years, who had won both national and international awards.
02:33 At first, I didn't know what it was.
02:36 My seniors invited me to try it. I liked it, so I kept playing.
02:41 At first, I was afraid.
02:43 But later, I got used to it and the rhythm of playing got better.
02:48 I'm not afraid anymore.
02:50 I'm interested because I want to protect myself.
02:53 I think I can do many things.
02:57 I think I can play.
02:59 Whether it's suitable for me depends on people and their thoughts.
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03:04 Pachalapol believes that Krabi Krabong has the potential to be included as a sport at the Olympics.
03:11 But like Muay Thai, there is a need for civic efforts to develop it at the international level
03:17 and create a global appeal.
03:19 I think that people in Thailand should see the value of this sport.
03:24 If everyone is convinced that it is important,
03:28 then they will see it and they will be motivated to participate in competitions.
03:34 Because there are more competitions.
03:36 Krabi Krabong has many competitions.
03:39 Whether it's a competition in a way,
03:42 or a way of practicing,
03:45 or who is better at fighting,
03:47 it looks beautiful and has techniques.
03:49 There are also competitions in a way of fighting.
03:51 There are real competitions.
03:54 We have competed internationally.
03:58 In the Martial Arts competition,
04:01 the Thai Muay Thai Association organized it.
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04:09 Regarding the scoring criteria in Krabi Krabong,
04:12 the judging is divided into two parts.
04:15 Poachers, similar to gymnastics, and real fight are adjusted to be similar to fencing or taekwondo,
04:22 in which participants will get points when they strike key parts of the body.
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04:30 I want to have more time.
04:33 Because there are not many people who play this style.
04:37 How much?
04:38 I want to be Thai.
04:40 And we can continue to communicate with Thai people.
04:45 I don't want to disappear from Thailand.
04:47 I hope there will be more new generation of kids to play.
04:52 Nowadays, Krabi Krabong has very few people playing.
04:56 So I want more people to play.
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