Guard Pass Variation
When passing the guard it is important to control an opponent’s legs and hips to prevent them from regaining full guard. From a standing position in his opponent’s open guard, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a variation of the bull fight guard pass as a method for obtaining side…
Defense Against The Shoulder Grab
An attacker stands facing you and grips your shoulder. In this lesson, BJJ World Silver Medalist Almiro Barros teaches how to counter this threatening gesture by applying a standing joint lock.
Chalee Sor Chaitamin: Right Kick, Catch Kick, Right High Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chalee Sor Chaitamin teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a right kick. When his opponent counters with a kick of their own, Chalee catches the kick and transitions into a high kick. This is an excellent counterattack that can be…
Scissor Sweep Variation
Using the guard to unbalance an opponent can create opportunities to sweep them onto their back. A more seasoned fighter may attempt to block your sweep by posting with an arm or leg. From the scissor sweep position in the open guard, BJJ World Champion Zorobabel Moreira teaches a variation…
Up Elbow
The elbow is a devastating close range weapon that can be used to knockout the opponent and finish the fight. It is also effective for cutting the eyebrow area of the opponent, which can cause blood to run into the eyes and affect the opponent’s vision. Severe cuts can even…
Stance
When learning the basic techniques of Muay Thai it is critical that you strive for perfection. Mastering the basics is like building the foundation for a home. Without solid basics everything else will fall apart. In this video, we take a look at some of the common mistakes we see…
Bodylock Adjusting Your Grip
The bodylock position is a neutral position. Increase control and gain an advantage with your bodylock by adjusting to a better position than your opponent. From a better position, you will gain control and open up additional offensive takedown opportunities. Create a drill by changing positions back and forth with…
Chalee Sor Chaitamin: Right Kick and Right Push Kick
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chalee Sor Chaitamin teaches one of his favorite techniques, right kick. This is an excellent counterattack that can be used against elite level Muay Thai fighters.
Guillotine Choke
The guillotine choke is a very effective and high percentage submission. The choke is applied by using the arms to encircle the opponent’s neck. In this video, Submission Grappling World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches the guillotine choke.
3 Knee Strikes
In this video, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Petchboonchu FA Group from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 different types of knee strikes.
3 Submissions From The Turtle Position
BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Submissions From The Turtle Position!
Guard Pass With Double Underhooks
Another important skill for passing guard is stacking your opponent to prevent them from attacking or defending. From a kneeling position, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches a guard pass technique using double underhooks to stack and control the opponent while moving into side control.
Defense Against Double Under Hooks
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Defense must start immediately when in a double underhook position. A small amount of space must be created in order to pummel out of this position. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims…
Left Kick
The left kick in Muay Thai is typically aimed towards the leg, body or head of an opponent. In order to gain the maximum amount of power from the kick, perfect mechanics are required. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches the perfect mechanics for the left…
Cross Knee Block
A cross knee block is a variation of the regular leg block technique. Some individuals may find it more suitable to their style and specific stance. Learning the cross knee block offers a fighter the ability to vary their counterattacks. By mixing up the defensive techniques a fighter creates more…
Chalee Sor Chaitamin: Right Cross, Parry, Left Up Elbow
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Chalee Sor Chaitamin teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a right cross and transitions into a left up elbow. This technique makes excellent use of Muay Thai’s many weapons, and it is a great example of how to seamlessly combine…
Back Take To Collar Choke From The Turtle Position
BJJ Champion Fabio Da Mata from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates how to do a back take to collar choke from the turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Single Leg Takedown
An important skill which gives you great advantage in a fight is the ability to take your opponent down to the ground and land yourself in a good position on top. The single leg takedown is an effective way to methodically capture control of the opponent’s leg and take them…
Beginner: Combination 1.1
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…
Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke: Catch High Kick & Throw
In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke teaches one of his favorite techniques. In this defensive technique, Dejdamrong demonstrates how he catches a potentially dangerous high kick and throws his opponent off-balance.
3 Left Hook Combinations
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sarawut Sor Jor Wichit Padriew from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 Left Hook Combinations!
Collar Choke From Close Guard
The collar choke involves manipulating the jacket or gi collar as a method for making an opponent submit. It will render a person unconscious if the choke is not released. In this lesson, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates how to apply the collar choke from the guard position.
Pinch Headlock Basic Setup Elbow Pop
The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…
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…