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As such, you will need to ensure that your guard is effective in keeping your opponent’s shots from landing and you protect yourself from being hit.Unlike in boxing, where you usually tuck your chin into your chest at all times, your Muay Thai stance should be upright with your chin up...
In Muay Thai, the difference between a southpaw combination and an orthodox combination lies in the stance and positioning of the fighters. Here are the primary distinctions: Stance: Southpaw fighters stand with their right foot forward and left foot back, while orthodox fighters have their left f...
I’ll look to get to my knees and go for a takedown, rather than pull guard from positions like on-bottom in side-control. –Don’t look up at his/her face, or your chin will stick out, Look forwards. Drills to Practice – Fighting a Taller Guy 1. Thai clinch fighting/pummelling...
Since kicks are perfectly legal in Muay Thai, finish off the combination with a rear leg kick to the body or head. Depending on your stance, you might be able to target your opponent’s body with the kick and you’re more likely to land it since they have to bring their hands up ...
Unlike boxing, that only involves the use of your hands, Muay Thai allows the use of your elbows, knees, and shins as weapons. Because of this, not only are the…
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Every Muay Thai beginner starts at the same place. Basic strikes are learned at a fundamental level, and details to those punches begin to emerge as…
Most boxers will also learn to maintain ahigh guardat first to prioritize head defense. From that hand position, it’s easy to throw punches or adjust to protect their body. Muay Thai Thai boxers stand more upright and in more of a square stance. Having their front legs forward and at ...
Muay Thai Guard Now that we have covered the basic strikes, we can learn how to defend against them in the Guard. Your basic Guard is when a straight punch (jab or cross) is thrown at your face, you cover your jaw and cheekbones with your gloves and tuck your chin. ...