MSA GRADING
More recently the Muay Thai practitioners can be awarded his or her arm band through an assessment process called Rank. Each rank is awarding a student on his/her ability to show the technique clearly executing balance power speed and accuracy. The student will need to show that they have a good attitude and are humble and loyal towards their art and their Master.
Grand Master Sken - Grading The rank is determined by colour
White Arm Band /Kuang Rang
Yellow Arm Band/ Kuang Rang
Green Arm Band/ Kuang Rang
Blue Arm Band /Kuang Rang
Blue White Arm Band /Kuang Rang
Brown Arm Band /
Kuang Rang Brown 1
Arm Band /Kuang Rang Brown 2 Arm Band/
Kuang Rang Brown 3 Arm Band /Kuang Rang
Black/White Arm Band /Kuang Rang - Adult (18 years plus)
This Armband has been introduced in to the syllabus for the Adult student who does not wish to teach Muay Thai but has already achieved an extremely high standard in the various techniques used in the sport, including Muay Boran Ring Sport, Spectacular Techniques. It is the highest qualifying Grade before the MTQ Instructor Red Band Levels. Black/White Arm Band, qualified students can further their education by continuing on to the Red Band Instructor Levels or by taking certified MSA Courses which have been especially created to enhance their training ability in all the various aspects of the sport.
Red & Black Arm Band - Child (12 years – 17 years) Junior Leadership Red & Black Armband is a special award for young adults who wish to become mentors for the younger students. They are assed on leadership skills Muay Thai Techniques planning and helping in lessons. The first grades are traditionally held around every 2 months allowing the student to have time to develop their skills.
MTQ Instructors Red Adult (18 years) The Red band is given in recognition of being at a standard of which he/she can become an MTQ (Muay Thai Qualified) Trainee Instructor This level will allow the Trainee Instructor to be able to continue on to MTQ Instructor Level Khan Grade (Dan grade) his/her study will give the Instructor the opportunity to acquire the relevant Muay Thai Qualification to aquire accreditation, insurances for teaching with in his or her own school or at a facility
Grand Master Sken MTQ Instructor / Assessors The Khan grades are determined by rank and colour.
Red Arm Band Kuang Rang 1st Degree MTQ Trainee Instructor -Level 1
Red White Arm Band Kuang Rang 2nd Degree MTQ Instructor -Level 2
Kru David has passed a MSA qualification on 'Learn to Grade MSA instructors in 2024 instructed by grandmaster Sken. Kru David is permitted to teach all the above grading.