Krabi Krabong (Thai Weapons Sparring Game)

Partners begin with a slow bow or salute to show respect before any sparring begins.

Practitioners perform prearranged sequences of strikes, blocks, and footwork with their chosen weapon, often set to drumming.

Partners take turns being the attacker and defender, switching weapons between sword pairs and the long staff.

Movements emphasize wide stances, spins, and controlled strikes that stop just short of contact.

A more advanced pair can perform faster improvised exchanges once the choreographed patterns are mastered.

The session ends with another bow, and performers can be judged on precision, control, and confidence of movement.