$200 deposit | only 8 places | September 19th 2026

Muay Boran is more than a collection of old techniques. It is a traditional martial art with its own principles of movement, footwork, striking, defence and application.

For the first time, I’m bringing my Muay Boran instruction online in a small-group, live training environment.

Over 10 weeks, I’ll personally teach a maximum of 8 students, taking you through the fundamentals of Muay Boran, including Cherng Mat, Cherng Tao, Cherng Khao, Cherng Sok, Mae Mai and Look Mai.

This isn't a prerecorded course where you watch videos and train alone.

You train live with me.

10 weeks | Live on Zoom | 2 hours every Saturday | Maximum 8 students

The course will only go ahead once all 8 places have been secured.

Full course price: $750 USD

The remaining $550 balance is due 7 days before the course begins.

If all 8 places are not filled by September 18, the course will not go ahead and all deposits will be refunded.

Normally, if you want to study Muay Boran directly with me, you need to come to Thailand.

That means flights, accommodation, food, transport and time away from home — simply to get access to the instruction.

This masterclass gives you another option.

You can learn from wherever you are in the world while still getting live instruction, demonstrations, feedback and personalised coaching from me.

You'll be learning in a small group of just 8 students, allowing me to give individual attention rather than treating you as another face in a large online class.

There are plenty of martial arts courses online where you watch a video and try to copy what you see.

That's not what I'm creating.

Every Saturday, we'll spend two hours together live on Zoom.

I'll demonstrate the techniques, explain the principles behind them and watch you work through them.

You'll be able to ask questions and receive feedback during the session.

And the coaching doesn't stop when the Zoom call ends.

Each week, you'll receive homework to practise between sessions. You'll send me videos of your training through WhatsApp, and I'll personally review your work and send you approximately 5 minutes of individual video feedback each week.

That extra feedback is important.

Sometimes a small mistake in foot position, timing or movement can easily be missed during a live class. The homework reviews give me another opportunity to look at your technique and help you correct anything that needs attention.

The course is designed for people who already understand the fundamentals of Muay Thai and want to develop their understanding of traditional Muay Boran.

We'll progressively build your knowledge throughout the 10 weeks.

We'll begin by establishing the foundations of Muay Boran and understanding how they differ from the Muay Thai you're already familiar with.

We'll work on:

We'll then move into the Cherng systems, including:

These aren't simply techniques to memorise. We'll look at the movement, principles and applications behind them.

The final part of the course will take us deeper into the traditional Muay Boran systems.

You'll learn selected Mae Mai and Look Mai techniques and begin to understand how they fit into the wider system.

By the end of the course, you'll have a much clearer understanding of what makes Muay Boran different from modern Muay Thai and how the traditional techniques and principles connect together.

Understanding the art, its principles and how it differs from modern Muay Thai.

Developing the movement and positioning needed for Muay Boran.

Exploring traditional striking methods and their applications.

Understanding the movements, meaning and traditions behind Wai Kru.

Exploring traditional punching techniques and movement.

Working with traditional kicking techniques and applications.

Developing the traditional use of knees and elbows.

Understanding traditional defensive movements, catches and responses.

Beginning the deeper study of the traditional Mae Mai techniques.

Bringing together what you've learned and developing a deeper understanding of the Muay Boran system.

The exact techniques and progression may be adjusted depending on the needs and development of the group.

Your $750 course fee includes:

10 × 2-hour live Zoom sessions with Kru Bird.

I'll watch your technique during the sessions and give you individual corrections and guidance.

Send me your homework through WhatsApp and I'll personally review your technique, providing approximately 5 minutes of individual video feedback each week.

You'll receive a workbook to accompany the course and help you record and develop your learning throughout the 10 weeks.

Every live session will be recorded. If you can't make a Saturday session, you'll be able to watch the recording and catch up on what you missed.

Have questions between classes? Send them through and I'll address them during the following session.

You don't need a heavy bag, pads or specialist equipment to take part. You simply need enough space to safely practise the techniques.

This masterclass is designed specifically for people who already have a foundation in Muay Thai.

You don't need to be a fighter.

You don't need to compete.

You don't need to be an instructor.

But you should already understand the fundamentals of Muay Thai so that we can spend our time exploring Muay Boran rather than teaching basic Muay Thai from scratch.

This course is for you if:

This isn't a fitness class.

It isn't a modern fight-camp program.

And it isn't designed to turn you into a fighter in 10 weeks.

The purpose of this course is to learn and understand the traditional art of Muay Boran.

If your main goal is simply to burn calories, prepare for a fight or learn modern Muay Thai combinations, there are better courses for you.

This masterclass is for people who want to go deeper.

I've been training, fighting and teaching Muay Thai for over 40 years.

I'm one of the few A Licence accredited instructors in Thailand, and I've had the opportunity to teach Muay Thai and Muay Boran internationally through seminars and training.

I've spent decades learning, practising and teaching these arts.

Now I want to share that knowledge with a small group of students who are genuinely interested in understanding Muay Boran.

This is the first time I'm offering this experience online.

Because I don't want this to become another large online course where you disappear into the crowd.

With only 8 students, I can see you.

I can watch your technique.

I can answer your questions.

I can give you individual corrections during class.

And I can take the time to review your homework outside of class.

The small group is part of the course — not a marketing gimmick.

Once the 8 places are filled, enrolment closes.

This includes:

20 hours of live instruction 10 live Zoom sessions Personalised feedback every week Weekly homework reviews Course workbook Full class recordings Direct access to Kru Bird

The remaining $550 is due 7 days before the course begins.

This is a presale and the course requires a minimum of 8 students to run.

If all 8 places aren't secured by September 18, 2026, the course will not go ahead and your $200 deposit will be refunded.

If all 8 places are secured, the course begins on:

Only 8 places available.

No. The course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of Muay Boran. However, you should already have a good understanding of basic Muay Thai.

Absolutely not. You don't need to have fought or have any intention of fighting.

No specialist equipment is required. You'll need enough safe space to practise the techniques, but you don't need a bag or pads.

Every class will be recorded and made available to you, so you can catch up on anything you missed.

Yes. You'll receive live feedback during the Zoom sessions as well as approximately 5 minutes of personalised video feedback from me each week based on your homework.

You'll record yourself practising and send your videos to me through WhatsApp.

Yes. You can send your questions to me and I'll address them during the following live session.

The course is strictly limited to 8 students so that I can give everyone individual attention.

The planned start date is September 19, 2026, provided all 8 places have been secured.

If all 8 places aren't secured by September 18, the course won't go ahead and all $200 deposits will be refunded.

Yes. The complete course costs $750 USD.

A $200 deposit secures your place, with the remaining $550 due 7 days before the course begins.

You already know Muay Thai.

Now take the opportunity to learn more about the traditional art that sits behind it.

10 weeks. 8 students. Live instruction with Kru Bird.

If you're ready to explore Muay Boran properly, I'd love to have you in the group.

$200 deposit | 8 places only

Starts September 19, 2026

Kru Bird Muay Thai , class sizes are intentionally limited so every student receives focused coaching and personal instruction.

Training sessions emphasize:

Whether you are completely new to Muay Thai or looking to improve your skills, small classes provide one of the most effective ways to learn.

Kru Bird Muay Thai is one of the few Muay Thai gyms in Phuket with classes capped at 3 students per trainer for personalized coaching.

If you are interested in training Muay Thai in Rawai, Phuket, you are welcome to come and experience the difference that personalized coaching and small class sizes can make.

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