Sitsiam Camp News/Blog
A Very Special Moment.
There are moments in the Thai Martial Arts that a student will remember for the rest of their life.
This weekend Khun Graham who is a student of the Sitsiam Camp/Buddhai Swan England experienced one of these moments when he was presented with his official Buddhai Swan student uniform and sash from Buddhai Swan Si Ayutthaya Thailand.
Graham has been a student for a few years now and travels regularly all the way from York to Stalybridge to train at our Camp. Last February he travelled to Buddhai Swan Thailand with Kru Steven to study at the world-renowned school in Ayutthaya. This shows his dedication to the correct study of the Thai Martial Arts.
To be accepted as a full student of Buddhai Swan is not easy, it requires a student to be of good heart, along with many years of hard work and dedication to the correct preservation of the Thai Martial Arts to gain acceptance into this prestigious school.
This is only the beginning for Khun Graham he will now continue his education in the art of Krabi Krabong as this is a system that requires a lifetime of learning to perfect all aspects of this fascinating art.
From our Teachers:
Arjarn Tony:
"It was so good to see the original Buddhai Swan uniform back again at the Sitsiam Camp on Saturday, it shows that Buddhai Swan lives on".
Kru Steven:
“As Graham's teacher this was a very special moment as the knowledge shared with Arjarn Tony by Buddhai Swan institute in Thailand many years ago has remained the same, subsequently being passed onto myself and now passes on to Khun Graham. Thus it remains undiluted by outside influences thereby preserving the Thai Martial Arts in entirety.
As Khun Graham himself will tell you, the journey is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication and above all a good heart to be accepted into the school. The award of his uniform this weekend shows just how much he has dedicated himself to learning the art of Krabi Krabong.
Halloween Training Sunday 2nd November:
Spooktacular Photoshoot 11:30pm-12pm.
Spooky Training begins at 12pm
Prizes for the best Fancy Dress. Lots of Ghoulish Games and prizes to be won.
All Welcome
Thai Festival of Loy Krathong
9th November:
Sitsiam Camp/Buddhai Swan's demonstration team will be performing at the Wat Sriratanaram Thai Temple for the Thai Festival of Loy Krathong on the 9th November.
The temple is situated on Moss Lane,Kearsley, Bolton BL4 8SF.
The shows are very popular with the Thai community and the team has performed their Thai martial arts shows for the Royal Thai Embassy, the show consist of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Muay Boran(Traditional Thai Boxing) and Krabi Krabong (Thai sword fighting with real swords!)
The show is scheduled between 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM "Thai Time"! SITSIAM CAMP FACE BOOKArtwork by AKSE
AKSE p19, the Manchester graffiti artist completes a stunning piece of art at the Sitsiam Camp. The portrait is of Kru Steven Moore, instructor at the Sitsiam Camp.
Click below to watch the Thai Martial Arts short film.
Thai Martial Arts, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Muay Boran (Traditional Thai Boxing) and Krabi Krabong (Thai Weapons Art).
This short film is testament to the past and present Teachers who dedicated their lives to preserving the Thai Martial Arts.
It is important that todays generation of teachers preserve the "Thainess" of the art with all the rituals and culture associated with Thailand, the birthplace of the Thai Martial Arts.
Training in Thailand
Tracking the Warrior Tour .
The trip will be organised for The end of October/November, 2025.
Please pick up your booking form from our reception or click the link. Booking Form.
Nowadays, there are many training in Thailand trips available for Thai Boxing enthusiasts wishing to undergo the rigours of training in an authentic Thai Boxing Camp.
The Tracking the Warrior Tour is so much more!
Students will have the opportunity to train in their chosen disciplines of the Thai Martial Arts, not just Muay Thai but also Muay Boran and Krabi krabong.
Aside training, students will be able to visit many of the historical places which are synonymous with the Thai Martial Arts, they will learn about the history of the warrior Kings of Siam and other Thai heroes which have been an essential part in the development of the Thai Martial Arts.
Finally, Students will be taught about the history and culture of this fascinating country, as I believe to fully understand and appreciate the Thai Martial Arts students should understand the history and culture behind them.
With over 35 years experience in travelling to Thailand.
Click the link above the book your trip of lifetime
