Trailer – Muay Thai Master Course: Fight IQ & Strategies
Sneak Peek – Clinching Against A Taller Opponent
Sneak Peek – Disengage A Body Lock And Counter With An Elbow
Sneak Peek – How To Defend And Counter After Being Stunned
1. Introduction To Muay Thai Master Course: Fight IQ & Strategies
Part 1: Introduction To Fight IQ & Strategies Master Course
In Fight IQ & Strategies Master Course, our World Champion Instructors answer questions about different scenarios that may occur during a Muay Thai match. Some situations used in one chapter can be used to help out in situations in a different chapter, and this album will help answer some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to a specific scenario. We will explain what can happen in a fight, and why some scenarios may be a problem and how we can solve it.
2. Early Round Strategies
Part 1: Jabs
Part 2: Upper Leg Push Kicks
Part 3: Inside Low Kick
Part 4: Pacing & Rhythm
Before any fight, you might have had a look at your opponent and have seen what they have to offer, and with that you have already developed a game plan in mind. However, in many cases, you have never been face to face with them or competed against them before. In this chapter, we discuss moves that we can do to find out how our opponent reacts to certain attacks, the distance needed to attack our opponent and their tendencies, and how our opponents react to certain shots.
3. Facing A Shorter Opponent
Part 1: Fake Knee, Step, Knee
Part 2: Face Push Kick
Part 3: Clinch Positioning
Part 4: Jab, Push Kick And Kick Combination
If you are taller than your opponent, use it to your advantage. With a lower center of gravity, shorter opponents will try their best to close in on you to fight. In this chapter, we will talk about the things you can do, along with combinations that can help you leverage on your advantage.
4. Facing A Taller Opponent
Part 1: Push Kick Parry
Part 2: Low Kicks
Part 3: Body Punches
Part 4: Clinch Positioning
Part 5: Offensive Combinations
Facing a taller opponent might seem menacing as they have the advantage with their reach. In this chapter, we will cover the things taller opponents tend to do, and how to counter them and deliver the fight to your advantage with different combinations.
5. Combating An Aggressive Opponent
Part 1: Straight Body Push Kick
Part 2: Side Push Kick
Part 3: Roundhouse Kick
Part 4: Side Step And Kick
Part 5: Lure And Knee
Part 6: Dodge And Counter
In this chapter, students will learn various techniques on combating an aggressive opponent. This will give you a solid understanding of what aggressive opponents tend to do, how to counter and keep them on the defense while you weave your combinations in.
6. Combating A Muay Femur As A Muay Femur
Part 1: Fake And Roundhouse Kick
Part 2: Double Roundhouse Kick
Part 3: Roundhouse Kick To The Head
Part 4: Roundhouse Kick Block And Counter
Part 5: Roundhouse Kick Grab And Counter
Part 6: Switch Kick
If you are a Muay Femur (a practitioner who is well-rounded) taking on another Muay Femur, it often boils down to who is faster, trickier, and ultimately who has more stamina. Muay Femurs tend to rely on their fight IQ, along with their kicks do deal maximum damage at the right time. This chapter will touch on ways you can trick your opponent, so that you may get your kicks in.
7. Combating A Muay Femur As A Muay Mat
Part 1: Boxing Combinations
Part 2: Muay Mat Combination
Part 3: Roundhouse Kick Dodge And Counter
Part 4: Grab Push Kick And Counter
Part 5: Leg Kick Combination
In this chapter, students will learn about combating Muay Mats (fighters who use their hands a lot). Muay Mats tend to look for KOs with their fists, therefore it is important for you to keep your distance and counter at the appropriate time, as one mistake can lead to a flurry of punches from your opponent.
8. Combating A Muay Khao
Part 1: Knee Guard
Part 2: Defending Against Knee
Part 3: Clinch Disengagement
Part 4: Roundhouse Kicks To The Arm
Part 5: Offensive Strategies
Part 6: Sweeps In The Clinch
Fighting a Muay Khao can be challenging as they are constantly going in for the clinch and knee, in this chapter, we will talk about defending against knees, how to disengage from clinches and lastly how to go on the offensive against them.
9. Combating A Muay Sok
Part 1: Blocking
Part 2: Counter
Part 3: Footwork
Part 4: Attacks
Part 5: Clinch Up
Muay Sok fighters are known to use elbows very aggressively, they will constantly push forward and close the distance so they can throw out their elbows at you. In this chapter, we will teach you how to block, counter and go on the offensive against them.
10. Combating A Kickboxer
Part 1: Defending Punches And Roundhouse Kicks
Part 2: Neutralizing Footwork
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Kickboxers tend to be very aggressive with their punches and kicks as these are their main powerhouse weapons. In this chapter, we will teach you how to defend against kickboxers, as well as the common mistakes when fighting a kickboxer, which in turn allows you to go toe to toe with them by neutralizing their immaculate footwork.
11. Orthodox Vs Southpaw Key Strategies
Part 1: Attack
Part 2: Defense
Part 3: Common Mistakes
If you are an Orthodox fighter, facing a Southpaw fighter might be startling at first as it is like a mirror image of yourself. But fret not, there are ways to counter a Southpaw effectively, and in this chapter, we will talk about the details and preparations you need in order to attack or defend effectively, as well as the common mistakes made when facing a Southpaw fighter.
12. Strategies Against Spinning Techniques
Part 1: Fight Range
Part 2: Defense
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Spinning techniques like the spinning back kick or spinning back elbow deal devastating amounts of damage, and they are more common than one might expect. Learning to defend against spinning attacks is integral to your overall defense strategy. This chapter will provide explanations about staying in or out of range, how to defend, and the common mistakes when dealing with spinning attacks
13. Knockout Strategies
Part 1: Low Kick
Part 2: Body Attacks
Part 3: Head Kick
A knockout is the most decisive way to win in Muay Thai. Scoring a knockout means your opponent can no longer keep going on. Instead of hoping the judges score the fight in your favor, it allows you to take your destiny as a fighter into your own hands. In this chapter, we will talk about the different ways you can score a knockout and put the fight to an early end.
14. Elbow Strategies
Part 1: Aggressive Forward Movement
Part 2: Clinch Situation
Part 3: Elbow Combinations
Elbows are one of the most powerful weapons in Muay Thai. They can be used to cut opponents open, potentially forcing the referee to step in and stop the contest. In this chapter, we will explain the different ways you can use your elbow, and how elbows can also land with more than enough power to put opponents to sleep if you land on their temple or jaw.
15. Clinch Strategies
Part 1: Clinch Engagement
Part 2: Clinch Side Knee Strikes
Part 3: Clinch And Straight Knee
Part 4: Clinch And Knee To The Head
Part 5: Clinch Elbow Strikes
Part 6: Jumping Knee
The clinch is an area of Muay Thai that resembles grappling, and is an incredible technique for gaining control while throwing strikes at your opponent. In this chapter, we will explain how to use a clinch to your advantage, and have a strong and effective clinch which will then give you the dominant edge in the ring.
16. Sweeps Strategies
Part 1: Front Leg Sweep
Part 2: Rear Leg Sweep
Part 3: Grab Kick And Sweep
Muay Thai sweeps make for a thrilling sparring round or fight. They are met with excitement from athletes and spectators alike. They are effective, simple in execution and they bring a short pause to the round. In this chapter, we will explain the different ways you can execute the sweep and perhaps make your opponent demoralised in a fight.
17. Avoiding Sweeps
Part 1: Avoiding The Front Leg Sweep
Part 2: Avoiding The Back Leg Sweep
Part 3: Avoiding The Leg Grab Sweep
There might be times where you find yourself against a fighter that likes to sweep you. When an opponent constantly tries to sweep, but is unsuccessful, it may stop them from going for sweeps again. In this chapter, we will explain different ways to avoid sweeps that were taught in the previous chapter.
18. Dealing With Cuts
Part 1: When Opponent Is Cut
Part 2: When You Are Cut
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Muay Thai fights can get rough, and cuts are inevitable in some cases, be it on yourself or on your opponent. Certain moves that you do can land with enough force to knock out an opponent, and they are more likely to open up cuts. That’s a big deal in combat sports since opening a cut on your opponent can prompt an early doctor stoppage. In this chapter, we will explain what you can do when your opponent gets cut, when you get a cut, and the most common mistakes fighters tend to make when handling cuts.
19. Lead Leg Compromised
Part 1: Switching Legs
Part 2: Keeping Your Distance
Part 3: Clinch Up
In many cases, your opponent may end up targeting your lead leg a lot more than you expect, and your lead leg might get hurt or compromised. In this chapter, we will talk about the strategies you can do when your lead leg gets compromised.
20. Chasing Your Opponent
Part 1: Chasing Strategy
Part 2: Common Mistakes
During a Muay Thai fight, there may be times where you are faced with an opponent who likes to back off or move away, or perhaps they are adept in kicking and are trying to create a distance between you and them. In cases like this, you will have to strategise well and know when and what to do.
21. Stunned By Opponent
Part 1: Clinch Up
Part 2: Risks
If you are not careful in a Muay Thai fight, your opponent may sometimes catch you with a shot that can stun you. The best thing you can do when you are stunned is to try and avoid any engagement with your opponent until you are recovered. In this chapter, we will talk about what you can do when you are stunned or cornered by an opponent and the risks involved when trying to recover.
22. 4oz Glove Adjustments
Part 1: Attack
Part 2: Defense
Part 3: Common Mistakes
For many Muay Thai fighters, changing to 4oz gloves can have a significant impact on the fighting style as these gloves are lighter and smaller. Punches create a bigger impact, clinching is easier and it is easier to hurt an opponent. But likewise, the opponent will have these advantages as well. In this chapter, we will talk about adjusting to 4oz gloves, how your attack and defense changes and the common mistakes that people make when changing to 4oz gloves.
23. Last-Round Offensive Strategies
Part 1: Cutting Off The Ring
Part 2: Elbow Strikes
Part 3: Knockout Combinations
If you are noticing your opponent constantly defending and blocking during the last round, it is likely that your opponent believes that they’re winning based on score. If that is the case and you are losing based on points, the best thing you can do is to go for the knockout. In this chapter, we will explain the different ways and combinations you can execute to get the knockout.
24. Last-Round Defensive Strategies
Part 1: Footwork And Strikes
Part 2: Maintaining Distance
Part 3: Guards And Blocks
Part 4: Hook Dodge And Cross Counter
In many Muay Thai fights in the Thai circuit, a lot of fighters tend to go full defensive in the final round when they believe they have won. This is because in traditional rules, fights are scored as a whole instead of round by round, and a mistake in the final round may make you lose the entire fight. In this chapter we will talk about the defensive strategies you can utilize during the final round if you are ahead in points.
Develop your fight IQ and outsmart your opponents with Evolve University’s Fight IQ & Strategies!
In this comprehensive Master Course, you will not only discover the physical tactics that define a great Muay Thai fighter but also gain insights into the critical thinking and strategies that separate a good fighter from a World Champion.
Learn how you can develop your ‘Early Round Strategies‘ to set the pace and tone of the fight, overcome physical attributes when ‘Facing A Shorter or Taller Opponent’, how to keep your cool when ‘Combating An Aggressive Opponent‘, turn the tables when ‘Combating A Kickboxer‘, recognize the nuances in an ‘Orthodox Vs Southpaw‘ scenario, master the art of ‘Chasing Your Opponent‘ and pressuring them into making mistakes, understand ‘4oz Glove Adjustments‘ and how this changes the dynamic of your fight, unleashing the power of ‘Last-Round Offensive Strategies‘ and ‘Last-Round Defensive Strategies‘ to finish your fight strong, no matter your position, and many more tactics and strategies for different scenarios.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned Nak Muay, this Master Course offers valuable insights into refining your combat skills, enhancing your strategic thinking, and bolstering your overall fight IQ. With over 8 hours of on-demand video content structured into 24 chapters, Evolve University’s Fight IQ and Strategies is your ultimate guide to outthink and outmaneuver your opponents like a Muay Thai World Champion.
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- Kaotaem Lookprabat, World Champion
- Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit, World Champion
- Chaowalit Jocky Gym, World Champion
- Yodpanomrung Jitmuangnon, World Champion
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