From a Training Camp to a “Little Home” Filled with Love, Hope, and Opportunity
Because this place is not just a training ground — it is a “home” for young dreamers.
The “Kratai Hope Foundation” is a safe haven where love and the power of sports uplift young hearts.
Get to Know the “Kratai Hope Foundation”
Kratai Hope Foundation is located in Chantanimmit Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province. It was founded by Ajarn Yongyut Kongmuang, a former Muay Thai gold medalist and national Judo athlete with over 40 years of coaching experience, who has trained champions at provincial, national, and international levels.
The Origin of the Name “Kratai Hope”
In Japanese belief, the “rabbit” symbolizes growth, love, and family bonds — a fitting emblem for this foundation, which serves as a small home nurturing young people to grow with stability. Here, children find a safe space to discover their self-worth through the power of martial arts such as Judo, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and Kurash. These disciplines not only train the body but also shape the mind, guiding them to become good individuals ready to give back to society.
The Beginning of the Foundation’s Journey
From 2012 to the present
Ajarn Yongyut has opened his own home in Chanthaburi as a youth Judo training camp free of charge, preparing athletes for competitions both in Thailand and abroad, including the Thailand Youth Championships, National Youth Games, and National Games. Over the years, this small camp has become more than just a training ground — it has turned into a “home” filled with smiles, hope, and the fighting spirit of children determined to change their lives through sports. In time, Ajarn’s role as “coach” transformed into that of a “father,” someone the children trust and rely on.
From Belief to a Mission of Empowering Youth Dreams
Over 40 Years in Sports
Ajarn Yongyut Kongmuang realized with his heart that “Sports… are not just about training the body, but a pathway to transforming lives.”
Sports can shape the mind, build discipline, spark dreams, and guide young people toward a stable life, becoming individuals society can be proud of.
From this belief, the “Kratai Moon Foundation” was born — to carry on this noble vision, giving children a brighter future and a place to call home,
enabling them to stand strong with dignity on the path of sports.
Objectives of the Foundation’s Operations
- To promote and develop martial arts such as Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Jujitsu, and MMA at both national and international levels.
- To support underprivileged children, youth, and people by providing scholarships, living assistance, and opportunities to compete, enabling them to develop into stable careers.
- To provide assistance to individuals, organizations, or educational institutions through scholarships, equipment, or any resources that promote the development of combat sports.
- To build cooperation with institutions both domestic and international for the development and organization of martial arts competitions in all forms.
Because Sports Are the Power of Hope
“The Power of Sports Creates Opportunities for Growth”
We believe in the power of sports as a valuable tool to shape minds, attitudes, and instill values in children’s hearts. We are committed to nurturing “athletes at heart” — those who rise again after falling, refuse to surrender to fate, and step forward with strength. We encourage them to use sports as a driving force to turn dreams into careers, build livelihoods, and create better lives, growing into a positive force that gives back to society in a lasting way.
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