Mongkol Meaning and Superstitions
Literally speaking, mongkon means holy spirit, luck and protection.
As I was taught by my trainer in Thailand, the mongkon is a symbol that represents your loyalty and respect of your gym, your trainers and your family. You wear it when you enter the ring to show that when you fight its not all about you, it’s about the people around you who have helped you along your journey.
After you seal the ring and/or perform the ceremonial wai kru ram muay, your trainer will say a short prayer while taking the mongkon off your head and then placing it on top of the ring. The mongkon should never be close to, or held near the ground since it is bad luck to do so. Also, based on tradition, there are gyms that won’t allow women to wear one since it’s deemed bad luck by Thai culture. However, most gyms have adopted a more open-minded approach and will allow women to enter the ring with one on.
Don’t make the mistake of climbing between the ropes or not sealing the corners of the ring while wearing a Mongkol since it’s considered bad luck and disrespectful. If you are a man, make sure to climb over the top ropes – if you’re a woman, you should enter the ring underneath the ropes.
Traditionally, the student is never allowed to touch or handle the mongkon, only his kru or ajahn (teacher) may handle it. He will take care of the mongkon and present it at the right time prior to the fight.
The Prajioud (muay thai arm bands) were traditionally made from a torn piece of a mother’s surong (dress, skirt, cloth) and then given to be tied on the arm before muay thai fights for good luck and protection.
This tradition was originated during times of war where mother’s would see their sons go off to war and offer them good luck and protection.
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