Subsequently. they will pay respect to their teachers ceremonially each
year, which is called "Yohk Kru" But whenever the pupils intend to use the
knowledge taught to them. they will always start by paying respect to their teacher;
this action is called Wai Kru or Bucha Kru (to pay respect to a teacher).
In Muay Thai, the boxer will always preface the fight with Wai Kru and this
tradition is still practiced nowadays.