Learning Muay Thai: Still more Luk Mai techniques to own the fight By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The ‘Phra Ram Nao Sorn’ involves ducking the opponent’s downward elbow, and countering with an uppercut. To counter an incoming kick with a side teep, use the ‘Kraisorn Khaam Huai’. There’s also th...
Learning Muay Thai: Luk Mai advanced war manoeuvres to rule the ring By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Luk Mai is basically war combat manoeuvres codified into 15 techniques. In the ‘Erawan Soei Nga’, the fighter blocks the attacker's punch while countering with an uppercut punch. ‘Batah Loob Pak’...
Learning Muay Thai: The lamp, lord, monkey and elephant in Mae Mai By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: In ‘Dub Chawala’, step backwards, sweep the opponent’s straight jab downwards, and finish up with a cross jab to his face. In ‘Khun Yak Jub Ling’, use your arms to shield the face, while continuall...
Learning Muay Thai: Disarm the opponent’s kick with the right Mae Mai technique By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The ‘Hak Nguang Aiyara’ involves shifting sideways, locking the attacking leg, and dealing an elbow strike to the front of the opponent’s upper thigh. In the 'Naka Bid Hang’, grab the ...
Learning Muay Thai: How to leverage Mae Mai techniques for a decisive victory By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The ‘Morn Yan Lak’ can be visualised as pressing against a pillar. It involves countering a punch by thrusting your foot forward to push the opponent away. The ‘Pak Look Toi’ anticipates...