Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Push, Cross, Left Hook, Low Kick

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…

Chaowalith Jocky Gym: Block Punches, Right Up Elbow, Left Elbow

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 by keeping his hands up tight against his head. After stifling the opponent’s attack, Chaowalith steps in and delivers an elbow striking combination. This technique…

Single Leg Defense Against Basic Takedown

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 basic single leg degense.

Fake Kick Footsweep

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…

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Push Kick To Opponent’s Knee

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique uses a push kick to defend against an opponent’s kick. Unlike the regular push kick to the mid section, this push kick targets the opponent’s knee. This is a combination that wins World…

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…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Left Block, Right Knee, Right Block, Left Knee

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. As his opponent comes forward to attack, Orono successfully defends. As part of his defense he launches an immediate counter attack in the form of a knee strike. The ability to halt an opponent’s…

Single Leg Defense Hip Switch To High Leg Over

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 the hip switch single leg defense.

Hold Knee Block

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…

Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn: Push Kick To Counter Leg Catch

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn teaches one of his favorite techniques. Often an opponent will time your kick properly and catch it on the side of their body. Namsaknoi uses a push kick to counter the leg catch and free his leg. This is a combination…

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…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Knee Block to Spinning Back Elbow

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian teaches one of his favorite techniques. Using a cross body knee block to defend against his opponent’s attack, Muangfalek transitions directly into a spinning back elbow. The ability to link together defensive techniques with offensive techniques is a critical skill for…

Single Leg Defense To Crotch 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 the crotch roll single leg defense.

Lean Back Defense

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…

Yoddecha Sityodtong: Right Kick, Block, Right High Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. The technique begins with a basic right kick. As often happens in Muay Thai, the opponent will immediately counter with another kick. After blocking the kick, immediately fire back a right high kick. The ability…

Single Leg Defense To Inside Trip

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 with an inside trip.

Leg Block

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…

Yoddecha Sityodtong: Push Kick Thigh, Low Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches one of his favorite techniques. As you begin to advance to the higher levels of Muay Thai you must learn to link together combinations. By using one technique as a set up you increase your chances of landing another, more…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Twist Knee, Left Kick

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…

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.

Sweep, Step Back And Kick

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…

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…

Muangfalek Kiatvichian: Catch Leg, Jump Kick

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…

High Crotch Defense Against Basic Takedown

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 basic high crotch defense.