Thanks so far for the input. Actually, I do consider the Ram Muay/Wai Khru as a form... although not a typical one. It's basically a set pattern of movements done in a specific sequence.
However, the Ram Muay/Wai Khru that I was taught (TBA) is pretty staight forward. All business, discipline and respect not much else in the way of hidden techniques... at least not any that I know of. We do the seated portion and then the three step dance and that's about it.
The Muay Thai Institute of Kunponli which is near by has a whole elaborate arrow and bow routine and then a walk back to their home corner while looking over their shoulder and nodding their head. Pretty cool actually... I like it a lot, although it's not as expressive of my own philosophies and style it's really cool to see the variations and attitudes of a school come out in such a manner.
Chalambok, where's your experise when I need it? Terry, any help here?
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Sincerely,
Brian
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