07/11/2018
Thai Warrior Massage
Thai Warrior Massage is an ancient traditional Thai therapy. As far back as the 13th century, this massage was used to heal injured warriors returning from battle. Warrior Thai massage was officially prohibited because Government considered it to be primitive. In the middle of the reign of Rattanakosin (King Rama VI, 1880 -1925) teaching and practice of this art were forbidden in public places as part of an effort to transform Siam into the modern Thailand by incorporating western ways. Nevertheless, teaching and practice of Thai Warrior Massage continued in private.
During the reign of King Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej, 1950 to 2016), the King enthusiastically supported all types of Thai holistic traditional medicine and massage approaches. In 1999 the Thai Patent Protection Act and Thai Traditional Medicine Institute was established along with the new Ministry of Public Health. This period witnessed a renaissance in ancient Thai (or Siamese) Warrior Massage.
Modern Thai warrior massage therapy is a unique combination of traditional massage, Ruesri Datton (Thai Hermit Exercise, also known as Yoga Massage), originated by Master Jack Shaman (a/k/a Mr. Pathompon Aiyarattanaruk). The combination of rhythmic massage, acupressure, gentle twisting and deep stretching relieves tensions and promotes balance in the body’s circulating life force. This therapy creates extraordinary feelings of euphoria and benefits the recipient and therapist alike.
At the International Massage Association Competition held in Copenhagen in June 2017, Thai Warrior Massage gained worldwide renown when Mrs. Naree Seume, who was trained by Master Jack Shaman, won two medals: “Best Asian Massage” and a Gold World Championship Medal.