Trailer – Muay Thai Training Series: Orthodox Vs Southpaw
Sneak Peek – Orthodox Vs Southpaw Stance
Sneak Peek – Countering A Southpaw’s Push Kick
Sneak Peek – Lead Leg Sweep Against Southpaws
1. Introduction To Orthodox Vs Southpaw Training Series
Part 1: Introduction To Orthodox Vs Southpaw Training Series
Orthodox fighters tend to struggle against southpaw fighters defensively. This is mainly because they are more used to facing other orthodox fighters. This course is focused on teaching what to expect from fighters with the opposite stance and how you can attack and defend against them. It also summarizes the most common attacks when facing a fighter with the opposite stance.
2. Stance
Part 1: Muay Thai Stance
Part 2: Face-To-Face
Part 3: Common Mistakes
It is important to stay balanced as it helps with the rhythm of your attacks and defense throughout the fight.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how an orthodox fighter should adjust his stance when facing a southpaw. We will also cover how your movement and placement of your hands, hip, and foot should change. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
3. Guards
Part 1: Regular Guard
Part 2: Long Guard
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Whether it’s an orthodox or southpaw opponent, you need to equip yourself with the right techniques to defend yourself against heavy punches such as using the regular guard and long guard. When fighting a southpaw opponent, expect big right hooks, heavy left punches, and also crosses to the body, and the techniques of defending against them can be different from fighting an orthodox opponent.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to effectively use the regular and long guard against punches from a southpaw opponent. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
4. Footwork
Part 1: Forward & Backward
Part 2: Lateral Movement
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Proper footwork and movement keep your stance balanced so that you can defend and attack effectively as you move. For experienced fighters, they can even use movements to evade offensive strikes from their opponent and land the perfect counter.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to perform proper movement and footwork against a southpaw opponent and how to use lateral movement against them defensively. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
5. Head Movement
Part 1: Dodging
Part 2: Common Mistakes
Dodging strikes with head movement are instinctive when a fighter accumulates experience through their fights. It is the most efficient form of defense as the fighter does not absorb any strikes and instead unbalances their opponent. However, using them at the right time is absolutely critical, or you may get knocked out by your opponent.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of using head movement to defend against different punches from a southpaw opponent. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
6. Push Kicks
Part 1: Attacking
Part 2: Defense & Counters
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Push kicks are forward thrusting kicks that can be executed with the lead or rear leg. Commonly aimed towards either the abdominal area or legs, with the right timing and technique you may even land these on your opponent’s head. It can be used as a defensive weapon to keep your opponent at bay, or a highly offensive weapon that can send opponents flying to the ropes or canvas.
In this chapter we will go through the mechanics of how to use push kicks offensively and efficiently, defending with both lead and rear legs against a southpaw opponent, along with various counters. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
7. Roundhouse Kicks
Part 1: Attacking
Part 2: Defense & Counters
Part 3: Common Mistakes
In an Orthodox Vs Southpaw matchup, southpaw fighters tend to have a huge advantage when it comes to roundhouse kicks. This is mainly because southpaw fighters have more experience facing an opponent with the opposite stance. Roundhouse kicks are essential moves to master and land since these score very well in the ring.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to use roundhouse kicks offensively and efficiently defend against them from a southpaw opponent, along with various counters. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
8. Low Kicks
Part 1: Attacking
Part 2: Defense & Counters
Part 3: Common Mistakes
The low kick is extremely dangerous when fighters of opposite stances face each other. Both lead legs are prime targets for a low kick from the opponent’s dominant leg. If these low kicks are left unchecked, the effect will progressively build up and can be debilitating to the point of losing the match.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to use low kicks offensively and efficiently defending against low kicks from a southpaw opponent, along with various counters. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
9. Jabs
Part 1: How To Jab
Part 2: Jab Defense
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Jabs are a fundamental technique when it comes to setting up any attack, whether a kick, cross, elbow, or knee. It can be used offensively or defensively depending on the situation. For an Orthodox Vs Southpaw matchup, both fighters throw countless jabs to either set up for attacks or to check the distance between them throughout the match. Combining them with lateral movement allows you to set up your attack efficiently.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to use jabs offensively and efficiently defend against jabs from a southpaw, along with various counter techniques. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
10. Muay Mat Punching Techniques
Part 1: Cross
Part 2: Hook
Part 3: Uppercut
The main goal for a Muay Mat is to knock their opponent out. But when they are facing a southpaw, they often struggle to land devastating punches due to the way they are facing each other compared to an orthodox opponent.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how a Muay Mat style fighter can effectively land their hard punches against a southpaw opponent with various punching techniques.
11. Knees
Part 1: Straight Knee To The Body
Part 2: Jumping Knee
Part 3: Defense & Counters
Part 4: Common Mistakes
Knees are highly effective Muay Thai strikes that are often thrown to the opponent’s midsection either to the side, or stabbed directly toward the body.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to use knees offensively and defensively against southpaws, along with various effective counters. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
12. Elbows
Part 1: Elbow Openings
Part 2: Defense & Counters
Part 3: Common Mistakes
In Orthodox Vs Southpaw matchups, close-range offensive strikes tend to be a common problem due to each fighter’s stance. Just like most techniques, to connect with the elbow, a fighter must step in, but with elbows, the step must be a lot deeper.
In this chapter, we will find out how to find openings to land devastating elbows and also how to defend against elbows from a southpaw along with various counters. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
13. Clinch & Knees
Part 1: Engaging In The Clinch
Part 2: Dominant Knee
Part 3: Knee Guard
When an orthodox and a southpaw fighter clinch up against each other, one thing that is made apparent is that their dominant knees are on the same side. Both fighters will try to create space so they can attack with their dominant knee in the clinch.
In this chapter, we will go through the techniques on how to engage in a clinch and how to use your dominant knee offensively and defensively against a southpaw opponent.
14. Sweeps
Part 1: Front Leg Sweep
Part 2: Rear Leg Sweep
The orthodox vs southpaw scenario creates many opportunities for a front leg sweep. However, it is not impossible to perform a rear leg sweep if you utilize feints and setups.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to perform a front leg and rear leg sweep offensively.
15. Switching Stances
Part 1: Switching Stances
Part 2: Common Mistakes
There are two main reasons for switching stances against an opponent with the opposite stance: either your lead leg is compromised and you want to protect it better or you notice that your opponent’s reaction to defending against attacks from the left is lacking.
In this chapter, we will go through the mechanics of how to switch your stance effectively and use them offensively and defensively. Common mistakes will be highlighted.
16. Effective Combinations Against Southpaw Fighters
Part 1: Combination 1
Part 2: Combination 2
Part 3: Combination 3
In this chapter, we will be learning three effective combinations you can use when you are fighting a southpaw opponent.
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Southpaws aren’t as common as orthodox fighters, and thus have an advantage in the ring as they tend to have more experience fighting against orthodox fighters during training. For orthodox fighters, facing a southpaw means having to rethink what you know about fighting: direction of power shots, where your opponent’s blind spots are and even distance and timing will all change.
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- Penaek Sitnumnoi, World Champion
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- Sarawut Sor Jor Wichit Padriew, World Champion
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In this Training Series, Evolve MMA’s Muay Thai World Champions explain everything that an orthodox fighter needs to know when going up against a southpaw. Covering the change in power shots, evading strikes and into their blind spots for counters, how to use teeps and low kicks effectively, our world-class instructors break down what you need to know to emerge victorious. This Training Series is a complete guide for Nak Muays at every level.
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From landing your power shots to sweeping someone in the opposite stance, there’s something for every fighter of every level. Beginners will learn the major differences while defending against a southpaw, while advanced fighters will pick up tips on setting up counters and evading strikes from someone whose dominant side lies on their dominant side.
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