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…
Eddie Ng vs Arnaud Lepont
In this video, MMA Champion Eddie “The Magician” Ng breaks down the techniques he used in his fight against Arnaud Lepont.
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.…
Level 3: Combination 17
In this level 3 combination, Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong teaches an advanced boxing combination. The ability to link together punches and defend against an opponent’s attack is critical for success in boxing. The combination covered in this video is a right cross, duck right, right cross, left hook, duck…
5 Muay Thai Clinch Techniques
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 start by learning the various clinch positions from which you…
3 Ways To Sweep From Worm Guard
The worm guard involves taking an opponent’s lapel and wrapping it around your own shin, then passing it underneath the leg of your opponent. Your foot will be placed on your opponent’s hip. This creates leverage and allows you to control your opponents movement, and opens up opportunities to sweep.…
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Sweep And High Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Using a right hand sweep, Namsaknoi sets up a devastating left high kick. This is a combination that wins World Championships, and it has been proven effective on the highest levels of Muay Thai.
3 Deep Half Guard Passes
The deep half guard is performed by holding one of your opponent’s legs with your two legs while he’s on top of you and trying to pass your guard. It’s a popular position because the deep half guard player has the ability to perform a multitude of sweeps, submissions, and…
Attachai Fairtex: Clinch, Knee, Left Jump Knee
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins by securing the clinch position and then delivering a knee strike. Attachai then delivers a jump left knee. This knee combination from the clinch is extremely effective and has the ability to…
Knee Bar From Top Position
When trying to pass your opponent’s guard, you can surprise your opponent with a leg lock while they are focused on preventing you from passing. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a knee bar submission from top position.
50/50 Guard Armbar
The 50/50 guard is a complex position that is very specific to sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some modern BJJ competitors have utilized the 50/50 guard position as an effective method for employing unorthodox techniques and tactics at BJJ tournaments. In this video, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira demonstrates an arm bar…
Knee Lock From Top Half Guard
From the top half guard position, you can work to pass for a more dominant position. There are also submissions that you can attack for from top half guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a knee lock from the top half guard position.
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…
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.…
5 Takedown Finishes From Opponent’s Sprawl
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA. A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive. By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…
4 Flying Elbow Combinations For Muay Thai
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…
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: Fake Kick To Cross
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Attachai Fairtex teaches one of his favorite techniques. Attachai begins by faking a kick. As the opponent reacts to the fake kick, Attachai delivers a hard left cross. On the higher levels of Muay Thai it is important that you use fakes and…
Overhead Sweep From Lasso Guard
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the objective from the bottom position is to either secure a submission or use a sweep in order to reverse positions on the opponent. Depending on the position of the opponent there are a number of effective sweeps that can be used to reverse position and secure…
Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Inside Trip
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…
How To Do A Heel Hook
The heel hook is one of the most dangerous submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is widely utilized in competition no-gi BJJ. It is done by controlling the hip/knee, as well as the foot. This move applies torque to the ankle, and can result in serious ligament and joint damage if…
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…
Single Leg Defense To Tilt Roll
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates single leg defense to the tilt roll.
Yoddecha Sityodtong: Kick, High Push Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. After throwing a right kick, Yoddecha transitions directly into the high push kick. As you begin to advance to the higher levels of Muay Thai you must learn to link together combinations. By using one…