Muay Thai

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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 punch. He then steps in and delivers a left hook counterattack. This technique features a defensive and…

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. It begins with a defensive tactic in which Muangfalek catches his opponent’s push kick. Using the leg catch, Muangfalek transitions to the powerful jump kick. This technique features a defensive and offensive technique. The ability…

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. It begins with a defensive tactic in which Muangfalek deflects his opponent’s push kick by twisting his knee. This will offbalance the opponent and set up the left kick. This technique features a defensive and…

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…

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…

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins by pushing his opponent back in order to halt an attack. With the attack stifled, Muangfalek counters with a right cross, left hook, low kick combination. This is a high level striking combination…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee teaches one of his favorite techniques. Lamnammoon blocks a high kick with his arm and then fires back with a right cross, right kick combination. In Muay Thai, you must always return an opponent’s attack with an attack of your…

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…

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. After blocking a kick, Yoddecha delivers a jumping elbow strike. If timed correctly, the jumping elbow can be a devastating strike. As demonstrated here, the ability to halt an opponent’s attack and immediately launch a…