ABOUT
Buddhai Sawan Association of North America (“BSANA”) is an unincorporated organization operating under the auspices of the non-profit corporation Monsoon Society for the Cultural Arts of Southeast Asia (“Monsoon Society”). The mandate of the Monsoon Society is to promote SE Asian cultural arts and, as a sub-organization, BSANA focuses on the promotion of the traditional Thai combat art of krabi krabong as it was originally promulgated at the Buddhai Sawan Institute in Bangkok under Por Khru Samai Mesamarn – Buddhai Sawan Krabi Krabong (“BSKK”).
VISION
Buddhai Sawan Association of North America seeks to establish a strong foundation of instructors and students across North America that increase the quality, quantity, and accessibility of training in Thai combat arts, in particular krabi krabong and muay boran.
VALUES
Buddhai Sawan Association of North America observes and promotes:
– Respect and appreciation for all martial and cultural arts
– Cultural relevance and authenticity of the Thai combat arts
– Legacy of the Buddhai Sawan Institute and Por Khru Samai Mesamarn
– Practice and expression of Thai cultural traditions related to Buddhai Sawan
– Recognition of the intellectual property rights of culture groups
– Support and promotion of all forms of krabi krabong and muay boran
BOARD & COUNCIL
AJAHN COUNCIL |
Ajahn Jason Webster |
Ajahn Arlan Sanford |
Ajahn Steve Wilson |
KHRU BOARD |
PRESIDENT - Khru Pat Gagnon |
VICE PRESIDENT - Khru Loki Jorgenson |
SECRETARY - Ast. Khru Jeff Ippoilito |
TREASURER - Ast. Khru Mike Raley |
STUDENT DIRECTOR - Nak Claire Wen |