The Serpent King — Phayra Nak

Welcome to Level 2 of the Naga-to-Garuda Muay Thai Certification System.

From Naga to Phayra Nak

In Thai mythology, the Phayra Nak (พญานาค) is the Serpent King — the ruler of all Nagas. Where the Naga represents a student who has entered the water, the Phayra Nak has learned to command it.

At Level 1 you learned to stand, strike, defend, and respect. Now you will learn to combine, move, clinch, and condition — the four pillars that separate a beginner from an intermediate nak muay.

What You Will Learn

1. 1.3-Strike Combinations — Chaining attacks with flow and timing
2. 2.Footwork Patterns — Angles, pivots, and ring control
3. 3.Basic Clinch — Entering and controlling the clinch position
4. 4.Defensive Counters — Catch-and-return, parry-and-strike
5. 5.Elbow Strikes — Sok tat and sok ti at close range
6. 6.Knee Strikes — Khao trong from range
7. 7.Conditioning — Skipping, shadow boxing, traditional methods

Prerequisites

• Naga (Level 1) certification
• Minimum 7 days since Naga was issued
• All 7 Naga skills signed off

Assessment Format

After completing this coursework, visit your gym for in-person skill assessment. Your trainer will evaluate each of the 7 Phayra Nak skills before issuing your certificate.