KRU (MASTER) MUAYTHAI ASSOCIATION

 Official registered No167/2546 under the Office National CultureCommission Thailand (since 9 May 2003)
Luktupfah Muaythai Academy, No. 15 Onnut Road 65 Soi 8 Pravet Bangkok. 10250
Email: luktupfah_muaythai.or.th or gmaster_woody@hotmail.com Tel.,66-81302-4622, www.krumuaythai.or.th 

OFFICIAL CHARTER AND MISSION STATEMENT

KRU MUAYTHAI ASSOCIATION (KMA) Registration Authority: National Culture Commission, Ministry of Culture (Ref: T.167/2546)

I. LEGAL MANDATE & FOUNDATION

  The Kru Muaythai Association (KMA) was formally registered on 9 May 2003, under the strict guidelines and regulations of the Office of the National Culture Commission, Ministry of Culture (Thailand).

  As a legally mandated body, the KMA is entrusted with the authority to unify Masters and Grand Masters across all disciplines of Muaythai Boran. Our primary mission is to promote, register, and standardize a global curriculum that serves as the definitive educational framework for Muaythai, both within the Kingdom of Thailand and internationally.

II. THE KMA 'KHAN' SYSTEM & ACCREDITATION

  The KMA takes pride in being the pioneering institution to establish a structured Khan Grade System. This system provides a clear pathway for the advancement of both students and practitioners.

•   Pedagogical Authority: Upon achieving recognition as a ‘Kru’ under the KMA framework, teachers are officially authorized to examine and grade their students according to the standardized Khan system.
• Professional Support: We are committed to the professional development of our teachers, providing them with the tools and world-class curriculum necessary to maintain the highest standards of the art. 

III. GLOBAL IMPACT & SCALE

For over two decades, the KMA has served as the global cornerstone for authentic Muaythai education. Our network currently spans:60 Countries worldwide.1,000+ Registered Teachers (Krus) dedicated to the preservation of the art.

IV. LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

"The Kru Muaythai Association serves as the primary instrument for reviving the traditions of Muaythai Boran as a martial art. By acknowledging our deep cultural roots and technical heritage, we have established a structured curriculum and syllabus that serves as the global standard for education, using Khan grade levels to certify proficiency, knowledge, and ability." — Mr. Chinawut Sirisompan, Chairman of the Kru Muaythai Association (KMA)

V. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The Kru Muaythai Association operates as a Non-Profit Organization, accredited by Thailand’s Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education.

• Core Goal: To identify, educate, and reward dedicated practitioners by certifying them as professional “Kru.” This ensures that those spreading the knowledge of Muaythai globally are of the highest caliber and possess a deep understanding of the rules, culture, and techniques.
• Primary Objective: To preserve the sanctity of Muaythai and Muay Boran culture, upholding its core values through international promotion, cultural exchange, and educational projects.

Declared this 27th day of April, 2026.

The Executive Committee Kru Muaythai Association (KMA) Bangkok, Thailand

 Chinawut Sirisompan

Chairman of Kru Muaythai Association (K.M.A.)

President of World Muay Boran Federation (W.M.B.F.)