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About MuayThai

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Around the years 1238-1408, Thailand capital was located at Sukhothai. During that time, Sukothai often fought with its neighbour. Skill such as kicking, kneeing, punching and elbowing were developed. So, MuayThai was created. Muay Thai was a higher art and was a part of royal curriculum. According to some resource, this era is Sukothai era. From era to era, MuayThai is used as self-defense and teached in military. On King Narai Era (1604 - 1690), MuayThai became a profesional sport. Even on King Prachao Sua Era (1697 - 1709), King himself gone for fight on the arena and win after 3 good fighters, they were Nai Klan Madtai (killing fist), Nai Yai Madlek (iron fist), and Nai Lek Madnak (hard fist). Pre-Fight Ritual When entering the ring, fighter use Mongkon on their head and Pong Malai around their necks. Mongkon is represent the gym, it is essentially a crown. Fighter never touch the mongkon, mongkon places and remove by their Kru (trainer). Different gym will have different Mongkon,

Hiran Muan Pan Din

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In English mean the giant turning the earth Movement This movement is the master technique of using the swinging back elbow to hit the opponent. Even if the attacker uses a different movement such as throwing with the knee, the fist, or kick, you can counter by throwing the swinging back elbow. The attacker walks in and throws the right kick to the defensive’s neck. The defensive steps the left foot to the direction of the kick, turns the body to the attacker and guards with the right elbow then turns on to the left side, and strikes the back elbow to the attacker’s forehead. If the attacker kicks with the left foot, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Viroon Hok Glab

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This movement is used for defense against kicking by throwing the heel to the calf. The attacker walks in and throws the right foot to the defensive while holding up the hand in the guard. The defensive turns the body to the direction of the kick and stands confidently with the weight on the left leg and throws the right hell to the attacker’s thigh. The holds up both hands guards and to protect the rib. If the attacker kicks with the left foot, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Hak Nguang Aiyara

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In English mean to break the elephant’s trunk Movement This Kon Muay is uses for counter of the kick by throwing the elbow at The ham string. The attacker walks in and kicks forwards to the rib while guarding with both hands. The defensive crosses the steps approaches the attacker in close distance, turns to the direction of the attacker’s kick, and throws the right elbow to the attacker’s ham string. At the same time blocks his calf with the left arm which pull up to the high position in order to protect the attacker’s elbow. If the attacker kicks with the left foot, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Naka Bid Hang

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It’s the main technique to defend against a kick by twisting the tip of foot with the both hands and striking the knee to break it. The attacker walks in and throws the right swinging kick to the defensive’s face while keep up both hand guards. The defensive quick to turn around to the direction of the kick the weight on the left foot as the Singhayat-Style (the lion’s walking). Thrust the tip of foot with the right forehand and catches the heel with the left hand then twists out the tip of foot with the right hand, pulled the heel in with the left hand and stroked to the opponent’s calf with the knee. In training must be careful to do it in lightly actions.

Pak Look Thoy

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This Kon Muay is the important technique, which is, used for defense against the kick by throws the elbow to the skin. The attacker throws the swinging right foot to the defensive’s face and keeps up the hands for his guards. The defensive steps with the right foot about a half of step weight on the right foot then turns to the direction of the kick, holds up the right elbow at the level of the shin and also hold up the left hand guard at the level of the neck to protect the face. If the attacker throws the left foot do the opposite as above. But in training uses the forehand instead of the elbow

Jarakhe Fad Hang

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This Kon Muay is using the heel to attack by swinging back when the opponent throws with the powerful punch missing the target and losing his balance. Turning the body to throw the swinging back kick to the kidney with the heel. The attacker throws the straight right punch with the most powers and loses his balance The defensive steps the right foot out and sways the body to escape from the punch and lets the fist passed over the shoulder about 6 inches, the weight on the left foot then strikes the hell to the kidney which is the back of the opponent. If the attacker throws with the left punch do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Hanuman Hak Dan

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This Kon Muay is using used both of the elbow and the knee at the same Time. It is the close distance of fighting. The attacker throws the right punch to the defensive’s chest or throws the swinging elbow to the chest. The defensive steps the left foot out and steps close to the body then throws the left elbow and strikes the knee or the socket at the same time throws the elbow to the chin. If the attacker throws the left of fist or elbow do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Lom Khun Thuan

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This Kon Muay in Kon Muay Kae Mad by kicking with the back foot. The attacker throws the left punch to the defensive’s face and holds on the right guard. The defensive steps the left foot outwards to the left a little the weight on the left foot, wiped the opponent’s punch out by the right hand. Then throws the right back foot to the attacker’s left chin and prepares to throw the left punch. If the attacker throws with the right punch do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Narai Kwang Jak

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This Kon Muay used to counter by throwing the powerful punch to break the ribs. The attacker throws the straight right punch to the defensive’ face and holds on the left hand guard. The defensive steps the left foot obliquely outside the weight on the left foot and throwing the swinging punch to the rib which might be broken the jaws or the rib. If the attacker throws the left punch do the same as above in opposite directions.

Sok Thay Thoy

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This Kon Muay is used to counter the fists by passing under the punch and jump to the back of the body to throw the elbow to the attacker. The attacker throws the straight right punch to the defensive’s face and holds on the left-hand guard. The defensive alternates the left foot and steps out to the left then bends the head passes under the arm and steps the right foot to the back of the opponent. Then throws the right elbow to the middle of the spine. This trick may injure the nervous system. If the attacker throws with the left, do the same as above in the opposite directions

Rakrae Hak Khan

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This Kon Muay is used to defend against the straight punch which threw to face by swinging the arm to wipe the punch and trapping the immure wrist with the armpit then striking the palm to the elbow. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’s face while holding on the left-hand guard. The defensive steps forwards obliquely the weight on the right foot and sways the body to block the attacker’s arm with the left arm then traps the inner wrist with the armpit and throws up the left palm to the elbow joint in order to break the arm.

Look Kang Jab Mad

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This Kon Muay is based on the suitability of the diversion of the head and the alternative of the body as Ma Yong (horse walks) The attacker walks forwards and throws the right punch to the defensive) face. The defensive steps the right foot and sways the body a little inside, lets the punch passed through the left side of the neck then turns the head to pressed the arm and strikes the left hand to the elbow on rolled in the elbow by the technique of Kon Hiran Muan Pan din. If the attacker throws the left punch do the same as above in opposite directions.

Narai Ban Sean

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This Kon Muay used to defense the fists by throwing the swinging punch Passage over the arm to the head on the temple. (Which the opponent might be kill by) The attacker walks in and throws the right fist to the face and holds on the left-hand guard. The defensive steps the right foot oblique to the right the weight on the right foot, throws the swinging left punch to the temple and holds on the right punch in order to throw it again. If the attacker throw with the left punch do the same as above in opposite directions.

Prarama Jong Tanon

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This Kon Muay used to counter the fist by throwing the punch and foot at the same time. This technique can be used both of outside and inside. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’ shoulder while holding up the left-hand guard. The defensive steps the left foot forwards to throwing the fist and the kick then strikes the right punch to the face and the left kick to the rib at the same time. If the attacker throws with the left punch do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Batha Loob Pak

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This Kon Muay used for defense against the fist by sweeping back with the hand and throwing the straight kick to the chin The attacker throws the left punch to the defensive’s face The defensive wipes the opponent’s fist out and throws the right foot to the tip of the chin. If the attacker throws with the right fist do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Suan Thuan

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This is the main movement (Mae Mai) of Muay Thai for training to defend the fists by alternating the feet and pushed the arm out. The opponent’s fist would passed over the shoulder. It’d make clear targets in order for you to attack as you wish. (The same movement as Kon Pak Sa Waeg Rang) The attacker hit with the right fist to the opponent’s face and holds on the left hand guard. The defensive steps the right foot for words, the weight on the right foot and teeps looking at the opponent. Then throws the straight left punch with the swinging shoulder and push to the inner part of the arm away, lefting the opponent’s fist passed over the head. Then you can counter by using all parts of body such as right fist, right elbow, the left foot or the left knee. If the attacker throws with the left fist, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Kluern Grathob Fang

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This Kon Muay used for de pence against the fist by roll the body in close to the opponent and throwing the elbow reverse pounding the chest or rib. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’s face. The defensive steps the left foot obliquely to the attacker’s left side the weight and the left foot then turns the body to throw the swinging back elbow to the chest or the rib. If the attacker throws with the left punch, do the same as above in opposite direction.

Pid Pok Chok Duay Sok

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In English mean close, cover and hit with the elbow Movement This Kon Muay is another of Mai Kru to protect the fists. The use of this technique is guarding the arms to cover the head and swaying the body in order to let the punch passed through the neck pit. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch at the defensive’s face. The defensive counters by stepping the right foot inside and uses the arm to guard on the head which lets the punch passed near the arm. Then hurry to step in with the right foot and threw up the elbow to the forehead. If the attacker throws the left fist, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Khun Yak Pa Nang

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This Kon Muay uses the hand to enfold the body and trips with the leg then threw by the hip. Now a day does not use this trick on the canvas. The attacker throws the straight left punch to the defensive’s face. The defensive steps the right foot oblique to the right and sways to escape from the opponent’s fist then steps the left foot closed to the body while enfolds the opponent’s body with the left hand and threw down with the hip. If the attacker strikes with the right punch, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Hong Peek Hak

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In English mean swan with broken wings Movement This Kon Muay used to defend against the punch by steps quickly to incircle and striking to the shoulder with the elbow. The shoulder may be broken out of the socket or badly hurt. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’s face The defensive steps with the left foot at close quarters, pushes the fist out with the left arm and then strikes the right shoulder with the right elbow. If the attacker throws the left punch. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Fan Look Buab

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In English mean slicing the cubumber Movement This movement is used for the quick approach to the body and throws the elbow to the forehead. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’s face. The defensive counters by stepping the left foot into the inside, using the left arm to push the fist out, stepping the left foot close at quarters and throws the right elbow at the forehead. If the attacker throws the left punch, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Sak Phuang Malai

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In English mean to tattoo a lei or making a ring of flowers as the necklace Movement This movement is used for close to the body and throws up the elbow to the rib or the reed of a pipe. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch to the defensive’s face. The defensive counters by stepping the right foot close to the attacker and uses the right arm to brush off the attacker’s left fist away and throws the left elbow up to the chest of the rib of the attacker. If the attacker throws the right fist. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Hanuman Thawai Waen

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In English mean monkey presents the ring Movement This movement used for defense the punch or the foot of the opponent by usage at close quarters and threw up both of the fists to the tip of the chin. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the defensive’s face. The defensive sways the body to escape from the punch and suddenly steps by the right foot at close quarters, then turns to the left and throws up both of punches to the tip of chin. (This action called : MAD SOI DAO KOO, or the both uppercuts. If the attacker throws the left punch. Do the same as above in opposite directions.

Erawan Suey Nga

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This movement uses for defense the punch by turning the body to push the fout and counter by throwing the swinging punch at the same time. The defensive pushes the punch out with the right arm and steps the right foot obliquely to the outside in order to make a distance to deliver the punch. Then up the left punch to the tip of the chin. If the attacker throws the right punch. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Noo Tai Rao

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In English mean rat walks on the line Movement This Kon Muay is Mae Mai, the master movement of training to slow down The strength punch and gets the opportunity to counter by kicking kneeing or throw a punch as you like. The attacker walks in and throws the rpunch to the defensive’s face. The defensive pounces the right hand on the attacker’s left immerse wrist and the joint of the elbow at the same time. Bends the body to the back in order to slow down the straighten punch and throws the right kneeor counter by kicking at the attacker’s rib at once.If the attacker throws the left punch, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Dab Chawala

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In English mean extinguish the lamps Movement This Kon Muay is using to defend the straight punch by throwing the punch to the face. The attacker walks in and throws the left straight punch at the defensives face. Guard over the chin with the right fist. The defensive steps the right foot out obliquely to the out-circle at the level of the straight fist, the weight on the right leg. Grabs the punch with the right arm then press down the attacker’s left arm in order to make the clear target at the chin. Then throws the left punch to the face at the same time of to pressing own. If the attacker throws the right fist. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

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Khun Suek Tee Thuan

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The warlord hit with the lance Movement This Kon Muay is using to defend the opponent’s punch by kicking at the middle of the body close to the abdomen or the rib. This movement is a powerful attack. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch at the defensive’s face. The defensive steps with the right foot out obliquely to the outer circle, the weight on the right foot, lets the attacker’s left punch pass over through the shoulder. At the same time of touching the right foot on the floor, continues by throwing the kick at the attacker’s rib. If the attacker throws the right fist. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Mon Yan Lak

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The Mon press against the pillar Movement This Kon Muay is the important main movement to defense against the fist by pressing against the top of the chest or the abdomen. The attacker walks in and throws the left fist to the defensive’s face. The defensive holds the both hands up tguard one’s face, while thrusting with the left leg to the top of the chest or the abdomen. If the attacker throws the right fist. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Ta Then Kham Fak

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In English mean the old man holding a pod Movement This Kon Muay is the basic technique to defense the upper punch by pushing the punch out with the arm. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch to the defensive’s face The defensive steps forward by crossing the left foot in to the attacker’s in-circle, the weight on the left leg. Bends the right arm and holds up in the front of the face. Then throws it over to push the attacker’s fist out over the head. Throws the left punch to the tip of the chin. If the attacker throws with the right punch. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Yo Khao Prasumaru

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This Kon Muay use for defense the straight punch at close quarters by let the punch pass over the head and throwing the punch at the chin. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch at the defensive’s face. The defensive bends the head down, let the punch pass over while steps forwards with the left foot. Tthrows suddenly the left punch to the attacker’s chin. If the attacker throws with the right punch. Do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Inao Thang Grit

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It is the main style to block the straight punch by fighting at close quarters. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch to the defensive’ face. The defensive steps in hurry by the left foot obliquely to inside (the weight on the left leg). Pares the punch out by the right arm. Bends the left arm as the angle paralleled to the floor in order to burst the attacker’s rib. If the attacker throws the right punch, the defensive do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Chawa Sad Hok

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The Java Thaws spear Movement This Kon Muay is the main style to sidestep out of the straight punch and counter by the elbow. The attacker walks in and throws the left punch to the defensives face. The defensive steps out quickly by the right foot obliquely to out circle (the weight on the right leg) close to the attacker. Pares the attacker’s punch out by the left arm. Bend the right arm as the angle burst in to the attacker’s rib. If the attacker throws the right punch do the same as above in the opposite directions. For training, the attackers must not throw the elbow to the rib, but use the arm touch the rib. Do it slowly for training. If you do it very fast, the trance may be injured.

Paksa Waeg Rang

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In English mean the bird peeping through the nest Movement This Kon Muay is the master of fighting at close quarters in order to fright with other techniques. The attacker walks in and throws the right punch to the face, while holds up the left guard. The defensive steps the left foot obliquely to the right side at close quarters, the weight on the left foot. Pares the punch out of the face by the left arm and counter by throwing the right punch to the attacker’s face immediately. If the attacker throws the left punch, do the same as above in the opposite directions.

Salab Fan Pla

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In English mean Cross Switch Movement This Kon Muay is the first skill of Mai Kru. If the master of basic movement to escape outside in order to use the other techniques. The attacker walks in and strikes the defensive’s face with the left punch. The defensive steps obliquely for wards to outside with the weight on the right leg. Use the left arm pushing out the punch from face. Throws the right punch to the attacker’ eye socket. If the attacker strobes with the right punch do the same as above in the opposite directions, Be trained in both left and right to get more skillful until to know what to do by your own instinct. It’s the basic main movement to use the Ma Yong style (HORSE-WALKING) approached to Mai Muay Thai in order to practice the more difficult movements (the other techniques).

Kwad Toranee

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In English mean low-swing-kicks The boxer turns round and twists to throw the right swing-kick to the opponent's left calf to make him lose his balance or to hurt his instep. This trick is used for attack, defense and counter move or escape. To protect Twist the left foot to the right. To counter Turn back and throw the elbow to the opponent's jaws by the right side. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from right to left.

Pashee Sabat Yang

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In Englisn mean cross switch kicks This trick is used when putting the opponent off his balance by kicking and sleeping back wards. Throw the left and the right kick to the opponent's jaws again until the opponent falls down. If the boxer practices to get skillful in order to become an experienced kicker while doing this trick the tip of foot should be touching the ground. To protect Hold on to both arms guards cover the jaws. To counter Put the opponent off balance by throwing the right foot or kicking.

Plang Insee

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In English mean throws the foot and the punch at same time If the boxer uses the left foot the same as the foot tricks in MANOP LEN KHA (swing-back kicks) but includes throwing the right punch to the opponent's chin and throwing the left foot the right rib. This trick is used for attack, defense, counter move or escape. To protect Bends the body presses the right elbow to the opponent' s left foot, and wipes the left hand to the opponent's right punch. To counter Does the same as the foot-trick in MANOP LEN KHA If the boxer is a left handed fighter reverse the descriptions from Right to left.

Tam Duay Khang

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In English mean throws the shin This trick is the same as the foot trick in LONG DAN PRATOO (swing-kicks) but changes from throwing the back foot into throwing the shin. This trick is used when the opponent wake in closely to the distance of the shin. To protect Push out the left arm to the opponent's right shin. To counter Throw the left foot to the opponent's abdomen. If the boxer is a left handed fighter reverse the descriptions from Right to left.

Ginnaree Lan Nam

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In English mean throws up the heel This trick is used when the opponent moves into the armpit, if he moves to the left armpit bend body to the left and press the opponent's head down then bend up the opponent's abdomen. To protect Hold the right arm guard over the face. To counter Use the elbow trick in KWANG SABAT NA (shakes the elbows) If the opponent moves into the right armpit, reverse the descriptions from right to left.

Jarakhe Fad Hang

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In English mean swing-back kick The boxer steps forward, the weight on the left leg then turns round and kicks back wards with the right heel to the opponent's jaws or the right rib. If the opponent can catch the right foot, stand with the left leg and throw the right elbow to the opponent's chin. This trick is used for defense or if the opponent's careless. To protect Wipe the opponent’s right foot to the right side with the Right arm. To counter Catches the opponent's right foot and jerks forwards.

Narong Payuhabath

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In English mean throws the straight kick and a swing kick The boxer throws the left foot to the opponent's Adam's apple or presses to the neck which puts the opponent off his balance. Then throws the right swing back kick to the opponent' s rib. This trick is used for attack, defense counter move or escape. To protect Turns the head to the back or bends the body back and wipes the opponent's left foot by the right arm then swaying to the left side and covers the left rib with the left hand. To counter Throws the straight left punch to the chin or kicks to the opponent's left leg to put the opponent off balance. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse descriptions from right to left.

Kwang Len Pong

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In English mean jumps to throw a kick The boxer used the right foot to make a strong kick, then used the left foot to throw a straight kick to the chin or to open the opponent's guard. Then jumps to throw the right kick to the opponent's chin or jaws. This trick is used for attack, defense or escape. To protect Jumps back from the distance of the kick, To counter Throws the right foot to the left calf of the opponent then follows by another trick. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from Right to left.

Manop Len Kha

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In English mean swing-back kicks The boxer steps the left foot to the front and sways the back foot to the right then throws the swing kick to the opponent’s jaws or the ribs. The boxer can do the same actions if the opponent's careless. This is trick used for defense. To protect Sways the body and bends down the right elbow to wipe the opponent’s foot to the right by pushing out the right punch. To counter Throws the left foot to the opponent's abdomen and uses other tricks. If the boxer is left handed fighter, reverse the description From right to left.

Yotha Sin Thop

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In Englisn mean throws the tiptoes and the kick The boxer throws the tip of the foot to the opponent's navel and then jumping up to throw the right kick to the opponent’s chin. The trick is used for attack, defense or escape. To protect Twist the body side on to the opponent by holding up the heel and the tip of the foot touching to the floor then twist the rest to the right side and hold on to the left elbow guard to proven the kick. To counter Wipe the opponent's heel up with the left punch and use the other tricks. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from right to left.

Kratoo Khua Ta

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In English mean throws the straight tiptoes The boxer throws the right foot to pass the fists and hits the opponent’s chin, while that foot steps down bends it and throws it to the opponent's Adam's apple or to the chest in order to make him lost his balance. To protect Jumps back and hold on the left arm guard to protect the chin. To counter Throws the right kick to the opponent’s calf and then Uses another trick. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from right to left.

Perd Tawan

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The boxer throws the straight left kick to the opponent's chin; the opponent loses his step throw the right fist to his face immediately. This trick is used for attack defense and escape. To protect Pushes the punch on the foot or throws the right kick to the opponent's left calf. To counter Wipes up the opponents foot by the right arm then throws the left kick to the opponent's rib. If the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from right to left.

Sila Krathob

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In English mean knee-touch This knee trick is used for fighting at close quarters by holding round the opponent's neck with both hands. Bend the head down and throw the swinging knees to the opponent's ribs. Use both knees to strike both ribs at the sometime. To protect Jumps back far away from the opponent then strikes at the opponent's abdomen with the foot To counter Does the same as to counter in HAK KOR CHANG ERAWAN. The abstract: The using of all tricks (Cherng), try to use with as much speed, as powerfulness, and have a quick eye in order to get the best results if lacking some of them it would be useless.

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