Combination 5.12

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Saenghirun Lookbanyai teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Attachai Fairtex: Switch Stance To Cross

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex teaches one of his favorite techniques. Beginning in the southpaw stance, Attachai switches to a regular stance and delivers a right cross. This is a technique that is intended to catch the opponent off guard and surprise them with a punch.…

Combination 5.23

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive and offensive techniques inside the clinch. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Slide & Catch to Left Hook

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. After catching his opponent’s kick, Muangfalek transitions directly into a left hook. The ability to link together defensive techniques with offensive techniques is a critical skill for all Muay Thai fighters. This technique demonstrates a…

5 Spinning Back Elbow Combinations For Muay Thai

The spinning back elbow is a devastating strike that often catches an opponent by surprise and can end a fight instantly when it lands clean. This technique requires excellent timing and is best thrown as the last strike at the end of a combination, or after a feint. In this…

Saknarong Sityodtong: Lean Back, Footsweep

In this video, renowned trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. It begins with a defensive tactic in which Saknarong leans back to evade his opponent’s kick. He then steps in and delivers a footsweep takedown. This technique features a defensive and offensive…

Combination 5.13

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Saenghirun Lookbanyai teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Jab, Cross, Fake, Jab, Elbow

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a basic jab, cross punching combination. The combination is followed up with a fake push kick. He then finishes off the combination with a jab and elbow. This technique introduces a…

Combination 5.24

In this level 5 combination, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong and Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive and offensive push kick techniques. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Jump to Counter Throw

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. After his opponent catches his kick, Muangfalek immediately defends against the leg throw by jumping into the air and gripping his opponent. Although this is an unorthodox defensive technique, if used correctly it can be…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Right Knee, Left Elbow, Left Knee, Right Elbow

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. It begins with a knee strike and ends with an elbow strike. This is a high level striking combination that makes full use of Muay Thai’s varied weapons. The ability to transition from knees…

Jump Switch Knee

Knee strikes are one of the most deadly weapons in every Muay Thai fighters arsenal. Knee strikes are highly versatile, and at the elite level can be used in a wide variety of positions and situations.  Whether in the clinch position or in combination with other strikes, a well placed…

Combination 5.14

In this level 5 combination, Muay Thai World Champions Orono Wor Petchpun and Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the higher levels of Muay Thai.…

5 Flying Knee Combinations

The flying knee is of the most powerful and devastating knee techniques. This flashy technique is a crowd pleaser, and can result in a KO when landed clean. Excellent timing is required so that you will not be susceptible to counterattack. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao…

Muay Thai Fighting Styles Part 3 – Muay Mat (Heavy Puncher)

In this mini-series called Muay Thai Fighting Styles, our World Champions explain the distinct fight strategies deployed by Muay Thai fighters and the pros and cons of each strategy. There are several key styles of Muay Thai such as Muay Khao, Muay Femur, Muay Mat, Muay Book, Muay Sok, and…

Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee: Parry To Left Knee

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins by parrying the opponent’s attempt at a jab. After parrying the jab, Lamnammoon immediately counters with a left knee. The ability to stifle an opponent’s attack and immediately deliver a counter…

Attachai Fairtex: Jab, Fake, Up Elbow

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex teaches one of his favorite techniques. The combination begins with a jab. Following the jab, Attachai uses a fake push kick to set up an elbow strike. On the higher levels of Muay Thai it is important that you use fakes…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Push Kick x2, Fake, Turn, Knee

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. Chaowalith begins with 2 push kicks. He then fakes a third push kick and turns left to deliver a knee strike. This is a high level striking combination that makes full use of Muay…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Clinch to Takedown

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins by securing the clinch position on his opponent. Once he has secured the clinch he transitions into a takedown. Learning to control an opponent from the clinch is a critical skill set…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Left Low Kick, Left Push Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. Beginning with a left low kick to the inner thigh, Muangfalek transitions directly into a left push kick. This is an excellent technique to offset an opponent’s rhythm and frustrate their attempts at launching an…

4 Superman Punch Combinations

The superman punch can catch an opponent by surprise and can sometimes end a fight instantly. This strike gives an opponent the false impression that you are throwing a kick with your rear leg, which distracts them from the oncoming punch. To do this move, bring your rear leg forward before pulling…

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Push Kick To Counter Leg Catch

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Often an opponent will time your kick properly and catch it on the side of their body. Namsaknoi uses a push kick to counter the leg catch and free his leg. This is a combination…

Combination 5.15

In this level 5 combination, Muay Thai World Champions Orono Wor Petchpun and Muangfalek Kiatvichian teach an advanced striking combination that combines defensive techniques and offensive counterattacks. The ability to seamlessly combine offense, defense, and counterattacks is one that is critical for success at the higher levels of Muay Thai.…