From a technical perspective the elbow of a Thai fighter should be feared more than the kicks, knees, and punches. Simply put, a clean elbow strike can easily end a fight with either a knockout or a cut.
Muay Thai is known as the science of eight limbs: two hands, two shins, two knees, two elbows. Up to this point I have talked about warming up, cooling down, stances, and footwork. Now it is time to start the fun stuff: attacks! Note: all attacks will be described from the perspective of a left lead leg standard stance.
Muay Thai for beginners: Elbows
From a technical perspective the elbow of a Thai fighter should be feared more than the kicks, knees, and punches. Simply put, a clean elbow strike can easily end a fight with either a knockout or a cut.
Muay Thai for beginners: Kicks
Muay Thai is known as the science of eight limbs: two hands, two shins, two knees, two elbows. Up to this point I have talked about warming up, cooling down, stances, and footwork. Now it is time to start the fun stuff: attacks! Note: all attacks will be described from the perspective of a left lead leg standard stance.
