Saknarong Sityodtong: Catch Kick and Takedown

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 catches his opponent’s kick. He then circles his opponent to the ground for a takedown. This technique features a defensive and offensive technique.…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Kick, Hold Block

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. After delivering a hard kick to the body, rather than return directly to the guard, Chaowalith holds his leg up for a cross body block. It is common practice in Muay Thai to answer…

Saknarong Sityodtong: Cross Block, Low Kick

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 uses a cross block to defend against a knee strike. He immediately fires back with a low kick. This technique features a defensive…

Blocking A Kick

A Muay Thai kick can be aimed towards the legs, body, or head of an opponent. Kicks can cause a lot of damage if the recipient does not know how to defend themselves from the kick. Defensive techniques against strikes should be taught and focused on just as much as…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Catch High Kick To Takedown

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins by catching his opponent’s high kick. Once he has secured his opponent’s leg he transitions into a takedown. Learning to defend against an opponent’s attack and immediately launching a counterattack is a…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Block, Knee, Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. As the opponent comes forward to attack, Chaowalit blocks and delivers a knee to the body. Immediately following the knee, Chaowalit delivers a kick to the body. This technique is an excellent example of…

Saknarong Sityodtong: Sweep, Knee

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 uses a hand sweep to defend against a push kick. With his opponent off balanced, he steps in to deliver a knee strike.…

Catch And Throw

Catching a kick is an alternative method to blocking a kick. After catching an opponent’s kick, there are numerous different techniques that can be used in order to counter the attack and take advantage of the opponent being balanced on one leg. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono…

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…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Push Kick Inner Thigh, Jump Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. As the opponent attempts a kick, Chaowalit defends with a push kick to the inner thigh. This will offbalance the opponent. Before the opponent has a chance to recover, Chaowalith delivers a powerful jump…

Saknarong Sityodtong: Lean Back, Left Hook, Right High Kick

In this video, renowned trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. After leaning back to evade his opponent’s left hook, he counters with a left hook and right high kick combination. The ability to anticipate an opponent’s next strike is a skill that…

Cross Block

A cross block is a variation of the regular block technique. Some individuals may find it more suitable to their style and specific stance. Learning the cross block offers a fighter the ability to vary their counterattacks. By mixing up the defensive techniques, it prevents the opponent from accurately predicting…

Saknarong Sityodtong: Block Clinch, Duck Behind, Knee

In this video, renowned trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent comes forward to establish a clinch, Saknarong employs a duck under technique to defend and take the opponent’s back. Once the back is secured, he attacks with knee strikes.…

Hand Sweep Left

The hand sweep is used to defend against an opponent’s push kick. The push kick is an extremely common weapon in Muay Thai. It is imperative that you have a good counter to it. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches how to counter a left push…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Slide Back, Catch and Pull, Knee

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins by sliding back and catching his opponent’s kick. He then uses his control over his opponent’s leg to set up a knee strike. The ability to halt an opponent’s attack and immediately…

Attachai Fairtex: Parry To Elbow

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

Saknarong Sityodtong: Cross Block, Right Kick

In this video, renowned trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. When the opponent comes forward to deliver a left kick, Saknarong defends with a cross block and then delivers a right kick of his own. This technique illustrates the importance of transitioning…

Hand Sweep Right

The hand sweep is used to defend against an opponent’s push kick. The push kick is an extremely common weapon in Muay Thai. It is imperative that you have a good counter to it. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches how to counter a right push…

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Lean Back And High Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a defensive technique to block an opponent’s attack. After defending the attack, Namsaknoi sets up a well timed counterattack with a left high kick. This is a combination that wins World…

Attachai Fairtex: Block Punches To Up Elbow

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex teaches one of his favorite techniques. As his opponent comes forward to attack, Attachai successfully defends. As part of his defense he launches an immediate counter attack in the form of an up elbow. The ability to halt an opponent’s attack…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Cross Block, Knee x2

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. As the opponent comes forward to attack, Chaowalith defends with a cross block. Immediately following the cross block, Chaowalith delivers two knees to the body. This technique is an excellent example of a high…

Lean Back Defense

The lean back defense is an evasive technique that is used to avoid a high kick. Rather than blocking a kick with your leg, the lean back takes the target completely out of reach from the kick. This means zero damage is taken. It also creates an excellent opportunity to…

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Left Block, Catch, Right Knee, Throw, Right Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a defensive technique to block an opponent’s kick. After blocking the kick, Namsaknoi sets up a well timed counterattack that includes knee strikes and kicks. This is a combination that wins…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Right Block x2, Left Push Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chaowalith Jocky Gym teaches one of his favorite techniques. As the opponent comes forward to attack, Chaowalith defends with a right block. The opponent attempts a second kick and Chaowalit again defends with a right block. On the third attempt, Chaowalit defends with…