Muay Thai: How to Parry and Slip Punches

World Muay Thai Federation Pro Heavyweight Champion Joe Boobyer and Elliott talk us through how to slip and parry punches. The more variety you have in your defences the more dangerous you become, add these in with your guard (shield blocking) for variation. These will also set you up for a variety of counter strikes.
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[@justinrinehimer442]

I love how you guys timed the blocks and strikes with the beat at one point...nice touch lol

[@jondrive8801]

Came here to say this

[@epsilonsolves1457]

Same here

[@SwarfCrawler]

2:56 Love how that lands in sync with the music lol

[@raa5967]

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

[@raa5967]

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.

[@albo5194]

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

[@FalseProphetFallacy]

@@albo5194 Having to change strategies after switching disciplines is a bitch 😂

[@mizanahmed4167]

Excellent drills guys, applicable to all marital arts systems

[@SwarfCrawler]

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!

[@01sevensix]

Great vid. Thanks guys

[@AnaLu07]

Great video!!!

[@ianonwave1380]

Good tutorial!

[@SubaruWRC1996]

Just started muay thai so this will be helpful

[@bebelei245]

Excellent!!

[@mettaworldbuckets7231]

More mma fighters should adopt these teachings

[@cameronclare5084]

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.

[@thealize808]

Thank you

[@austinramos71to23]

Sweet reflexes

[@jasontalley803]

Thanks

[@tharushafernando6688]

Anybody know what is the sound track on the background??

[@serafimciobanu3021]

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.

[@Gamervidsman2000]

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!

[@brianc8840]

If you use long arm you can still block with elbow if it's a fake.

[@cyberwebdev]

Is parrying practical bare fist? Thanks in advance bros

[@koreyd4879]

not really but its a bit easier if your hands are open not locked in a fist

[@thomasomalley510]

Shouldn’t you slip your head a bit while you parry?

[@hart2678]

Yea

[@totalenigma]

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

[@user-id6is5tg9o]

😀好

[@private4720]

I would hate to be that one, lone person to "thumb down" this video. Lolol

[@brandonsherrell-murray1791]

I like the video but just a bit of constructive criticism get a bit closer so the punches would land all the best

[@feoded4823]

But you are parrying the punch on your neck/chest

[@sirslaughter00]

parrying moves the punch but it also reduces the force

[@hr4f774]

easiest way to slip into a hook, or a kick... "always slip this way" is the worst advice you can ever give

[@JM-rc2wt]

You talk too much already

[@JM-rc2wt]

You talk to much Bruh

[@Francis-rz8hb]

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great fight
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