Naga Certification — Level 1

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Welcome to the Naga Program

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Welcome to the Naga Certification Program

You are about to begin the foundational level of Thailand's national Muay Thai certification system — the Naga (Level 1).

What is the Naga?

In Thai mythology, the Naga (นาค) is a great serpent deity — a guardian of water and the threshold between worlds. In our system, the Naga represents your first step across the threshold into authentic Muay Thai.

What You Will Learn

This course covers the 7 core skills every nak muay (Muay Thai practitioner) must demonstrate:

  1. 1.Basic Muay Thai Stance — the guard position
  2. 2.Jab & Cross — mat wiang, the fundamental punches
  3. 3.Front Kick (Teep) — Muay Thai's signature technique
  4. 4.Basic Shin Block — essential defense
  5. 5.Wai Kru — the pre-fight ritual and cultural respect
  6. 6.Pad Work Etiquette — working with a partner
  7. 7.Muay Thai History — understanding the art's origins

How It Works

  • Complete all lessons and pass the quizzes in each module
  • Each module corresponds to one of the 7 Naga skills
  • After completing the course, you qualify for an in-person assessment at any certified gym
  • A trainer will verify your skills and issue your Naga certificate

Prerequisites

None. This program is designed for complete beginners. All you need is willingness to learn and respect for the art.

Chok dee! (Good luck!) 🐍

An introduction to Thailand's official Muay Thai certification system.