Muay Thai

The spinning back elbow is a devastating strike which often results in a knockout or cut when landed flush. When done correctly, an opponent will not see it coming. It is important to set up the elbow with other strikes to distract your opponent. In this video, Muay Thai World…

Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to defend and counter a 1-2-body kick combination.

The versatile push kick (also called the teep kick) is used as a long range offensive and defensive weapon. It has been likened to the jab in boxing, as it is useful for controlling range. It can be used to stop an opponent from coming forward, and to frustrate and…

Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 fake low kick-to-high kick combinations. Sam-A distracts his opponent by feigning a low kick, this draws his opponents attention away from protecting the head, leaving it vulnerable to a high kick. Sam-A then captializes by quickly…

The spinning back elbow is a truly devastating strike that can end a fight instantly by KO, or often results in a cut. It is important to set it up by throwing other strikes first to distract your opponent from the incoming blow. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World…

In Muay Thai deliberate use of fakes is important to help open up opportunities to land strikes on your opponent. Utilizing a fake will distract your opponent from your real strike, which will make it more difficult to defend as your opponent is less likely to see it coming. In…

To throw a superman punch, lift your rear knee up in front of your belly, feigning as if you are going to throw a teep kick. This will distract your opponent as they focus on the leg, then quickly swing your raised leg down and back, use the momentum to…

Slide back defense is one of the easiest ways to defend a kick. When done correctly this technique allows for you to counterattack quickly. When your opponent throws a strike, step back quickly out of the way so that your opponent misses their target. As soon as you step back…

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…

The effectiveness of the low kick is simple: chop a tree at the base of its trunk, and the whole thing comes tumbling down. Taking away the strength of an opponent’s legs will greatly weaken his/her ability to fight altogether. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Aikpracha Meenayothin…

The spear elbow is a devastating elbow strike in which you lunge forward and strike your opponent with the tip of your elbow. This strike is capable of covering substantial distance due to the lunge. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit from the EVOLVE Fight Team…

A great way to confuse your opponent is to include fakes, or feints, in your combinations. Your opponent will usually let their guard down for a moment when they are reacting to your fake strike. Hence, giving you a bit of time to throw your intended strike. In this video,…

The Muay Thai push kick is one of the most versatile moves in your arsenal as a Muay Thai fighter. It can be used as an offensive weapon, or defensively to keep an aggressive opponent at bay. In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Petchboonchu FA Group from the…

The reverse up elbow is an advanced Muay Thai technique which is best thrown at the end of a combination. The strikes in the combination distract an opponent from the devastating incoming blow and can catch them by surprise, often with resulting in a cut or knockout. In this video,…

The flying elbow is one of deadliest weapons in a Muay Thai fighters arsenal. This flashy technique, when used correctly, has the power to seriously injure or knockout one’s opponent. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 4 devastating flying elbow…

The Muay Thai push kick (also known as the teep) is your go-to technique when you’re looking to affect an opponent at long range. It can be used both as an offensive, and as a defensive weapon to keep an aggressive attacker at bay. In this video, Muay Thai World…

If you’re up against a taller opponent or an aggressive opponent who constantly throws jabs, the overhand punch could be the best strike to have in your arsenal. It can generate a lot of power because your entire body will be behind the punch. In this video, Muay Thai World…

The question mark kick often catches people by surprise as it has the appearance of being a low kick, then changes trajectory mid strike and transitions to a high kick. To throw this strike start the motion of a leg kick, but delay the rotation of your hips, rather than…

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…

The switch kick is one of the most devastating strikes a Muay Thai fighter could ever have in his arsenal of weapons. Known for its power and the speed in which the kick is executed as well as its unpredictability, the switch kick has the capacity to knockout an opponent.…

Muay Thai World Champion Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit demonstrates 5 elbow KO combinations.

When set up correctly, the jumping knee and elbow can be two of the most devastating techniques in Muay Thai.  In this video, multiple time Muay Thai World Champion Sagetdao Petpayathai teaches 4 of his favourite setups for the jumping knee and elbow.

In this beginner level combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Orono Wor Petchpun and Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn will teach a striking sequence that includes punches and kicks. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You…

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai.  Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps.  In order to master the clinch, you must be able to land strikes from a variety of angles and…