Originally Posted by Python

Greenfrog,

Listen, Alex is not quite correct in his statement. Muay Thai IS, I repeat, IS a martial art. It is also a sport, the national sport of Thailand, but a martial art first. NO, there is not a "grading system" with belts like in Karate, or others. Although, some schools DO use the belt system to establish a level of structure. Alex also says "Not pieces of paper that someone bought saying that they are now allowed to teach." You need to get out more Alex, or stop listening to whoever is feeding your head full of shit. Yes, some certificatoins in some arts at some schools are "bought" for lack of a better word. SOME pieces of paper are EARNED Alex. I guarantee you the certification paper stating a person is now a Khuen Khru under Ajarn Chai is EARNED, not paid for. I am a Khuen Khru in the TBA and my title was EARNED. I know of one individual who had to go to the hospital after his test because his legs were so beat up. HIS TITLE WAS EARNED!! In my school, we have four levels under me: student level one, student level two, instructor level one, and instructor level two. The step after these is the test for Ajarn Chai. Other schools, of course, may do it a little different.
You really should "think before you speak" Alex.

Greenfrog, have you done a google search for any in that area?? I will see what I can find out for you, if anything. Good luck with it!