Muay Thai Grading Origin

Grand Master Sken

Muay Thai Grading

Origin

Traditionally Muay Thai grading did not exist before 1977. Master Sken Master Toddy and Master Woody on arriving in the UK began to teach Muay Thai and saw the need to assess and grade their students on their abilities in the sport.
Following similar rigorous standards of other martial arts, they set up a syllabus using the Arm Band where other styles had used belts. The Prajeat/ Kuang Rang (Arm Band) historically the arm band was presented to warriors on the battle field by their Masters. In more modern times it has been presented to the fighter after being blessed believing it to have special magical powers, thought of as a charm or talisman. It was worn for good luck helping to keep the fighter safe during his battle/fight. The modern day fighter still wears the Arm Band usually presented to him by his Grand Master - Master or teacher
More recently the Muay Thai practitioner can be awarded his or her arm band through an assessment process called Rank. Each rank is awarding a student on his/her ability to show the technique clearly executing balance power speed and accuracy. The student will need to show that they have a good attitude and are humble and loyal towards their art and their Master.
Grand Master Sken - Rank
The rank is determined by colour
White Arm Band Kuang Rang
Yellow Arm Band Kuang Rang
Green Arm Band Kuang Rang
Blue Arm Band Kuang Rang
Blue White Arm Band Kuang Rang
Brown Arm Band Kuang Rang
Brown 1 Arm Band Kuang Rang
Brown 2 Arm Band Kuang Rang
Brown 3 Arm Band Kuang Rang
Red & Black Arm Band - Child (12 years – 17 years) Junior Leadership
Red & Black Armband is a special award for young adults who wish to become mentors for the younger students. They are assed on leadership skills Muay Thai Techniques planning and helping in lessons.
Red Arm Band - Adult
The first grades are traditionally held around every 2 months allowing the student to have time to develop their skills.
Teaching
Red Adult (18 years)
The Red band is given in recognition of being at a standard of which he/she can become a Muay Thai Instructor This level will allow the Instructor to be able to continue on to Khan Grade (Dan grade) his/her study will give the Instructor the opportunity to acquire the relevant insurances for teaching with in his or her own school or at a facility
Grand Master Sken Higher Grades
The Khan grades are determined by colour.
Red Arm Band Kuang Rang 1st Degree
Red White Arm Band Kuang Rang 2nd Degree
Red Yellow Arm Band Kuang Rang 3rd Degree
Red Green Arm Band Kuang Rang 4th Degree
Red Blue Arm Band Kuang Rang 5th Degree
Red Brown Arm Band Kuang Rang 6th Degree
Red Silver Arm Band Kuang Rang 7th Degree
Silver Master Arm Band Kuang Rang 8th Degree
Red Gold Master Arm Band Kuang Rang 9th Degree
Gold Grand Master Arm Band Kuang Rang 10th Degree

The higher grades are assessed on individual merit. The Instructor will be presented by the Master or Grand Master and will be recognised by family and friends at an award Ceremony at the end of each year.