MUAY THAI KHAN GRADE STRUCTURE OF GOLDEN MONGKHON INTERNATIONAL
The Muay Thai Grading Program under Golden Mongkhon International is designed to create a structured pathway for practitioners to develop their skills, discipline, and to understand authentic Muay Thai.
The program evaluates students not only on technical ability, but also on conditioning, ring awareness, respect for tradition, and fighting spirit—the core values that define Muay Thai.
Each level of grading represents a milestone in a practitioner’s journey, ensuring that students progress through a system that builds strong fundamentals, technical excellence, and true martial character.
The grading system is structured through Khan Levels, recognizing different stages of development within Muay Thai.
Khan 1 to Khan 10 are dedicated to students and fighters, focusing on the progressive development of Muay Thai fundamentals, techniques of the eight limbs, physical conditioning, tactical understanding, and competitive readiness. These levels guide practitioners from beginner to advanced fighter, preparing them for amateur and professional competition.
White Mongkhon
KHAN - 1 | ขั้น - ๑
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 8 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3 months | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Basic stance and guard Footwork (forward, backward, side, switching, clock & anti clock) Basic punches (Jab, Cross, Hooks & upper cuts) Basic kicks (push kicks) Basic conditioning and balance |
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| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Boran basic stands | |||
| Focused Area | Fundamentals of Muay Thai Understanding of Muay Thai etiquette 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 11 | |||
Yellow Mongkhon
KHAN - 2 | ขั้น - ๒
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 8 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 1 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Still target training Partner Footwork Punches combination kicks (Roundhouse kick) Basic Knee |
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| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Boran Punches with names memorised | |||
| Focused Area | Distance and reflections Combinations & kicks 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 11 | |||
Yellow-White Mongkhon
KHAN - 3 | ขั้น - ๓
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 8 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 2 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Shadow boxing Offensive & Defensive Footwork combinations Punches defence kicks (combination) Basic Knees Basic Elbows |
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| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Boran Kicks with names memorised | |||
| Focused Area | Speed. Power & Timings on fundamental techniques & combinations (punches, kicks) Defence timings & Accuracy Knee, Elbow fundamental 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 12 | |||
Green Mongkhon
KHAN - 4 | ขั้น - ๔
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 9 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 3 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Defence counter Teakdown Sweeps Advance Knees Advance Elbows |
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| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Boran elbow with names memorised Wai Kru |
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| Focused Area | Kick defences Teakdown Sweeps 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 12 | |||
Green-White Mongkhon
KHAN - 5 | ขั้น - ๕
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 9 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 4 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Defence counter setups Knees combinations Elbows combinations Clinching control basics Partner training |
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| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Boran Knee with names memorised Wai Kru |
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| Focused Area | Partner training sparring drills 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 12 | |||
Blue Mongkhon
KHAN - 6 | ขั้น - ๖
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 10 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 5 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Partner training | |||
| Muay Boran syllabus | Mae Mai Muay Thai (minimum 8 technique mastery) | |||
| Focused Area | Partner training Amateur level competition 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 12 | |||
Blue-White Mongkhon
KHAN - 7 | ขั้น - ๗
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 10 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 6 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Amateur-Level Competition Training | |||
| Muay Boran syllabus | Mae Mai Muay Thai (minimum 15 technique mastery) | |||
| Focused Area | Partner training Minimum 5wins in Amateur level competition 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 12 | |||
Brown Mongkhon
KHAN - 8 | ขั้น - ๘
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 16 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 7 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Pro-Amateur Level Competition Training | |||
| Muay Boran syllabus | Look Mai Muay Thai (8 technique mastery) | |||
| Focused Area | Amateur fight records Pro-Amateur level competition 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 13 | |||
Brown-White Mongkhon
KHAN - 9 | ขั้น - ๙
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 16 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 8 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Pro-Amateur Level Competition Training | |||
| Muay Boran syllabus | Look Mai Muay Thai (15 technique mastery) | |||
| Focused Area | Amateur fight records Minimum 2win in Pro-Amateur level competition 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 13 | |||
Red Mongkhon
KHAN - 10 | ขั้น - ๑๐
Examination Eligibility & Requirements |
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| Minimum Age | 17 years | |||
| Minimum Training Duration | 3–4 months after Khan 9 | |||
| Muay Thai Syllabus | Pro Level Competition Training | |||
| Muay Boran syllabus | Muay Pram | |||
| Focused Area | Amateur fight records Pro-Amateur fight records Minimum 2 win in Pro level Muay Thai fight 90% accuracy in technique |
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| Examinar | Khan – 14 | |||