Excellent drill but careful when slipping a punch. an experienced muay thai fighter will notice you slip and if they're flexible enough they'll kick you in the face with their lead leg or (the most common situation) their jab was just a feint to make you slip, they'll then put their lead hand on your neck/shoulder and push your head down straight into their knee. I know they said in the video don't lean back because then you're open to your opponent walking into you with a flurry of strikes, but in most muay thai situations i would say this is better as you can always use your front kick or jab to create some space as you lean backwards to prevent your opponent walking into you. However overall this is a great drill for beginners looking for some tips
Just to clarify, in my personal opinion it is always better to lean back than slip your head down in a Muay Thai situation to protect your head. Obviously slipping is much better if you are boxing. If you do decide to slip a punch in muay thai, make sure your guard is ALWAYS on your face so that if you do get kicked you are protected. Also keep your weight on your back leg so if your opponent decides to pull your head down for a knee or a sweep you are able to shift back and counter before they are able to do it.
Yeah thats exactly what i experienced this week when Sparring my Coach and receiving a shin and a few knees to the forehead.. i realized i definietly should avoid slipping and weaving like id do in a boxing match
That’s why you never do the same type of defense in any type of discipline whether it’s boxing, Muay Thai etc. No one teaches you to do one type of defense because anything can be left opened or countered. If you know basic fight psychology and don’t slip too low or often, you will be fine.
Thanks man I love this, straight forward and clear. I feel way more confident entering my first Muay Thai class being able to practice some of these with someone. I know this is 4 years old but it's still helping people out there thankyou bro!
Hi I would like to know if muay thai compared to other contact sports (mma, kickboxing) is somewhat safer for the brain being quite scared by the new CTE data. I am asking this question because I noticed that in Muay thai there is more emphasis on body strikes and fewer head strikes than in other sports and those are delivered by lighter weight fighters. Are these reasons real? And another reason would be that I see many former muay thai fighters reaching their 60's and having a career of over 300 fights and being mentally well. I ask because I have a 7 year old boy who wants a career in contact sports either kickboxing, mma or muay thai.
Good thing with Muay Thai is that it's not hard contact until you do full contact or get in the ring and do actual contest. Your 7 year old will be fine in Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing or MMA. I'd have them start with Muay Thai and see how they go - there will be no sparring to begin with, it's all movement and pad word, and as they better and better then they can see how confident they are with more and more contact. I go to this gym, so I'd recommend it honestly. There's absolutely no wrongs in the beginner classes, and it's completely safe!
I love how you guys timed the blocks and strikes with the beat at one point...nice touch lol
Came here to say this
Same here
2:56 Love how that lands in sync with the music lol
Excellent drill but careful when slipping a punch. an experienced muay thai fighter will notice you slip and if they're flexible enough they'll kick you in the face with their lead leg or (the most common situation) their jab was just a feint to make you slip, they'll then put their lead hand on your neck/shoulder and push your head down straight into their knee. I know they said in the video don't lean back because then you're open to your opponent walking into you with a flurry of strikes, but in most muay thai situations i would say this is better as you can always use your front kick or jab to create some space as you lean backwards to prevent your opponent walking into you.
However overall this is a great drill for beginners looking for some tips
Just to clarify, in my personal opinion it is always better to lean back than slip your head down in a Muay Thai situation to protect your head. Obviously slipping is much better if you are boxing.
If you do decide to slip a punch in muay thai, make sure your guard is ALWAYS on your face so that if you do get kicked you are protected. Also keep your weight on your back leg so if your opponent decides to pull your head down for a knee or a sweep you are able to shift back and counter before they are able to do it.
Yeah thats exactly what i experienced this week when Sparring my Coach and receiving a shin and a few knees to the forehead.. i realized i definietly should avoid slipping and weaving like id do in a boxing match
@@albo5194 Having to change strategies after switching disciplines is a bitch 😂
That’s why you never do the same type of defense in any type of discipline whether it’s boxing, Muay Thai etc. No one teaches you to do one type of defense because anything can be left opened or countered. If you know basic fight psychology and don’t slip too low or often, you will be fine.
Just started muay thai so this will be helpful
More mma fighters should adopt these teachings
Excellent drills guys, applicable to all marital arts systems
Can't wait to use this next time I go to my Muay Thai class. I see how ive been fucking up with my technique now.
Thanks man I love this, straight forward and clear. I feel way more confident entering my first Muay Thai class being able to practice some of these with someone. I know this is 4 years old but it's still helping people out there thankyou bro!
Anybody know what is the sound track on the background??
bas rutten recommends a drill where you do not make full contact and rather work on speed
Hi I would like to know if muay thai compared to other contact sports (mma, kickboxing) is somewhat safer for the brain being quite scared by the new CTE data. I am asking this question because I noticed that in Muay thai there is more emphasis on body strikes and fewer head strikes than in other sports and those are delivered by lighter weight fighters. Are these reasons real? And another reason would be that I see many former muay thai fighters reaching their 60's and having a career of over 300 fights and being mentally well. I ask because I have a 7 year old boy who wants a career in contact sports either kickboxing, mma or muay thai.
Good thing with Muay Thai is that it's not hard contact until you do full contact or get in the ring and do actual contest. Your 7 year old will be fine in Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing or MMA. I'd have them start with Muay Thai and see how they go - there will be no sparring to begin with, it's all movement and pad word, and as they better and better then they can see how confident they are with more and more contact. I go to this gym, so I'd recommend it honestly. There's absolutely no wrongs in the beginner classes, and it's completely safe!
Good tutorial!
Great vid. Thanks guys
Great video!!!
Sweet reflexes
Thank you
Excellent!!
Thanks
If you use long arm you can still block with elbow if it's a fake.
Is parrying practical bare fist? Thanks in advance bros
not really but its a bit easier if your hands are open not locked in a fist
When I fought with taller opponents, whenever I slip inside I always get pulled into knees. This happened for 2 weeks before i notied the problem LOL
Shouldn’t you slip your head a bit while you parry?
Yea
😀好
I would hate to be that one, lone person to "thumb down" this video. Lolol
I like the video but just a bit of constructive criticism get a bit closer so the punches would land all the best
But you are parrying the punch on your neck/chest
parrying moves the punch but it also reduces the force
easiest way to slip into a hook, or a kick... "always slip this way" is the worst advice you can ever give
You talk too much already
You talk to much Bruh
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great fight
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Thank you