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MUAY THAI TERMINOLOGY
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Wai Kru (also transliterated as Whai Kru) - A ritual before a competition. The fighter performs three bows, on the third one the fighter concentrates, thinking about someone who is very dear to them. This ritual is to show respect towards family, gym and teacher.
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Ram Muay - The Ram Muay is the ritual following the Wai Kru. It is a dance that the fighter performs while music is played. Before there were rings, the Ram Muay was done before fights as a warm up. Now, they are rituals done before competition.
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Pra Jiad - type of armband worn by Muay Thai athletes. The Pra Jiad gives good luck and confidence to the athletes. Some Muay Thai fighters prefer to wear one Pra Jiad, others wear two.
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Mong Kon - type of headgear worn by Muay Thai athletes. The Mong Kon was given to the students who the teachers thought had learned many of the skills and techniques. They were given at ceremonies. They were to be worn in the rings during fights, but they must never fall on, be close to or held near the ground as the Mong Kon would lose its magic.
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