I"m from Thailand. The Arm Band we call "Pra Jiad" is a type of armband worn by Muay Thai athletes. In the past, their use was to give confidence and luck to the athletes, and was usually made by the fighter's close family member (mother, father, etc.). Some fighters wear one Pra Jiad, some wear two. Some schools also use color-coded pra jiads to show rank, similar to belts in karate. Today, some gyms will give Pra Jiad to their athletes to boost their confidence. Traditionally, pra jiads were kept in high or well revered places, as it was thought that if someone stepped over it, or dropped it, it would lose its mystical power. Origin of the Pra Jiad The origin of the Pra Jiad has close association with warriors going into the battlefield. In the past, Thai warriors would be given a piece of their mother’s clothing before leaving their home for battles. They tied the pieces of clothing around their arms to bring them good luck in battle so that they would return home safely.

Yesterday we completed our Muay Thai testing and he definitely made us earn it. My instructor trained in Thailand for a while and he was very hard but we still made it through. Thank for showing this sir 🙏🏼

I respect all fighters of any level because TRUE MUAY THAI comes from the heart and there is no ranking.....

I fought Muay Thai for 25 years in Thailand and the USA and the ranking system is a hoax.

I can see why people would complain about this, but I think like with most martial arts it’s more up to the teacher. I think the idea of ranks is good to show progress, but it could be dangerous to hand them out to people without earning them. I mean to argue pro belt, bjj has a belt system and is highly a regarded practical martial art

The only people who complain about ranking are the ones who know that wouldn't earn it

In my opinion adding a ranking system is a great concept for several reasons. The ranking system would make students strive to get to the next level, thus making them study the correct technique instead of going through the motions. The student would also have to master the basics before moving onto more advanced techniques that would come with the next rank. The ranking system would also teach students that efficiency comes with time and hard work. If the ranking system was utilized in a legitimate school and not a mcdojo, then the Black prajioud would have been earned from mastering all aspects of Muay Thai and knowing the history behind Muay Thai. Now days people take a month or two of Muay Thai classes and they ussally say I know Muay Thai lol in reality they haven't even mastered the basics.

Not really I'm glad he's using a rank system . I studied some Wrestling , Boxing , Muay Thai & Kenpo . I would want see how i messured up between Yellow- Green in Muay Thai it wouldn't be fair to me going up against someone who is more skilled or someone who has never studied a form of the Martal Arts before .

I understand implementing a ranking system for the U.S. cause for some reason most people have to have proof of progress to stay motivated. However, to use some sacred items like a Mongkol or a Pra Jiad is disrespectful to the culture. Give your students a t-shirt that is color coded or something that does not steal from the true tradition and culture of Thailand and Muay Thai.

It took me almost two years to get yellow , then my instructor quit and they hired a new guy who didn’t use traditional arm band ranking .

For all you guys saying that bands don't mean anything... I'm just honestly curious, does anyone in your gym wear a band just for style purposes or tradition, or does your gym avoid bands all together? What would happen is someone just came in with a arm band or head band just because?

Muay Thai does have a belt system, but this one doesn’t look correct. Every master from Thailand can be from a gym that has its own belts and standards. Lots of gyms out here don’t do it. Not sure why not. It’s more motivation for the students. But at the same time, a majority of people drop out of martial arts, and some folks don’t stay in good enough shape to pass the testing that is required. My old gym didn’t do belts consistently but the master was born and raised in Thailand and he was a world champ. He has the belt system with real belts up on the wall. They looked much different than these and they didn’t require rubber bands.

what happen if someone accustomed to this sistem and accidentally ask "saenchai" what is your rank color ? and saenchai answer Don't know, can you measure me in the ring ?

Nobody’s talking about how this is “Dr. Foo” from foosgonewild

Ranking in Muay Thai doesn't exist and a Pra Jiad's colour has nothing to do with such.

In Thailand, Muay Thai fighters wear them but it doesn’t show the ranking system by the colour, this is new to me, but it’s a great idea.

Ok so i get there are no bands in thai boxing...... But alot of traditional karate schools that also have kickboxing such as kyokushin an isshinryu have taken the forms and traditional an even the gi out an go through all the necessary legitimacy requirements, an offer just kickboxing an replaced the belt ranking system with bands or even the shorts... This doesnt mean there fake just adapting with the times not everyone wants to learn katas and forms ect they just wanna learn the combat aspest an to be honest I feel like the band or shorts ranking system gives ppl a sense of accomplishment

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Wheres the best place on the arm to place it without interfering with my tri or bicep

so sad that you let western culture infect such a fantastic martial art

Maybe they just use these arm bands in their club ang have it color coded.. And" it just looks cool" 😅 Alot of people really dont know that those arm bands at strips from their Parents clothes (usually their mother's) or their Krus/Ajarns- as a way of carrying them when they are in battle or fighting... And..."they really look cool" ???

Can you tell me the name

If you have 2 blue pra pra jiids on during a tournament does it make it difference if you only have 1 on 1 arm?.

A mongkol is given to a fighter only when they show themselves worthy to their teacher and is typically not worn during the fight

Buakaw and Saenchai are the kings of muay thai

No such thing as Muay Thai ranking system.

I use purple and gold and pink and silver cause it look cool.

So basically you get these if you spend a certain amount of money lol

I thiught ut was for luck or sowmthing like that!?!?

I know this is a borderline 2 year vid but i was wondering about the head dress. (It kinda looks like a tennis racket with the same strings behind it. Thanks for the explanation always been curious. (never knew about a color meaning just seen the armbands before)

where can i buy these armbands?

I go to that camp but not anymore bc of covid

Pretty sure we don't wear arm bands.

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There is no belts in muay thai.

This is true bullshit! 20 years in muay thai, and never has i worn this shit! 😤

Well, that’s bs

Disrespectful to Muay Thai and Thai Culture 😡

Scam artists. Belt is in the ring, go to thailand.

Muay thai has no rank

Gradings will kill Muay Thai like other martial arts McDojos will use this as a money maker