Daab Chao Ram
| Also known as | Daab Ram |
|---|---|
| Focus | Dynamic footwork, Hard strikes |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Famous practitioners | Manoj Boonyamad, Lamp Sakkapoom, Nutputpong Kanthasen, Tosapon Surawasri, Nophaphop Pramuan, Ralf Kussler |
| Descendant arts | Daab Kam Fah, Tactical Thai Sword |
Daab Chao Ram or Daab Jao Ram (ดาบเจ้าราม) is a system of Krabi Krabong that was created and developed by members of Ramkhamhaeng University Thai Weaponry Club. The club was founded in 1971 and it attracted students with knowledge and interest in ancient Thai weaponry and martial artists from all across Thailand.
Thonglor Yalae, the famed Muay Chaiya fighter and instructor took part in teaching Muay Chaiya and Krabi Krabong at the club further strengthening the foundation of Daab Chao Ram. Thonglor Yalae would teach at the club from roughly 1983 all the way to 1994 where he retired due to health issues. Skills, techniques, and strategies were shared and tested. What worked remains, and what didn't were omitted resulting in a system called "Daab Chao Ram". "Daab" meaning sword and "Chao Ram" meaning lord Ramkhamhaeng.
The original headquarter of the club was at AD1 Building, Ramkhamhaeng University Ramkhamhaeng campus however, the building was demolished in 2015 and the club headquarter was moved to KLB Building of the same campus. Daab Chao Ram is known for its low stance (resembling "Suea Lak Hang" stance from Muay Chaiya) and dynamic footworks and heavy strikes.