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visualizing the point of impact for your technique, you learn to act consciously and to tense your muscles at the right moment.
Another good exercise is to visualize complete technical processes, first at a slow pace and then increasingly faster. In the case of a straight punch from the rear, visualize how you slightly push off from your rear foot and how you step forward with your front foot. Next, move your fist to the front while your elbow remains down for as long as possible. Your rear foot, hips, and body turn along with the motion. Shortly before impact, turn your fist and hit with your knuckles from slightly above downward.
Visualize your defense positions, counter techniques, and feints as well. It is best to imagine a system made up of defense and counter techniques against all possible attacks. By initially visualizing and memorizing the flow of movements, it will be easier to do them perfectly in reality. You will also learn conscious and thus effective shadowboxing. Details on the correct process for all important techniques can also be seen in the Muay Thai DVD series (2012–2013).
The straight punch with the front fist is used as preparation for techniques, and its aim is to upset the opponent’s timing. The rear fist delivers a powerful punch. The straight punch can target the nose, chin, or eyes. A powerful straight punch from the rear can also be delivered to the stomach and the solar plexus. An explosive execution of the punch is important.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot and punch in a straight line to the target.
• Keep your elbow down for as long as possible. The other fist remains above the jaw for protection.
• Turn your hips and shoulder and shift your weight to the front.
• Your fist should be turned down shortly before impact.
• Subsequently, your fist returns quickly to its original position.
A:
Saiyok demonstrates the front straight punch coming from a southpaw stance
.
B:
The rear straight punch
.
The rear fist and the front fist can deliver powerful side hooks. You can target the jaw or the temples. A heavy blow will numb your opponent or even render him unconscious. The lower ribs and the liver are also good targets.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot and shorten your distance.
• Some fighters also step slightly sideways with their rear foot before they deliver a side hook from the rear. This improves your balance, but the hook clearly requires more time.
• Shift your weight to the leg on the active side of your body, and turn the upper side of your body slightly to the side.
• Raise your fist. The other fist remains above your jaw.
• Carry out a lateral stroke. Your body and hips turn along with the move and put your weight behind it.
• Quickly return your fist to the original position.
A:
Nonsai demonstrates the front side hook from a conventional stance
.
B:
The rear side hook
.
It is possible to deliver a powerful uppercut with the front or rear fist. It is rather difficult to deliver the stroke to the chin, but if you can, it is very effective. At close distances the uppercut hook is often carried out to the body, specifically to the ribs and the solar plexus.
Complete the hook on the way up and make sure that you hit the target with your knuckles. On a punching bag you can only suggest an uppercut to the head. The technique is best trained on a maize bag.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot.
• Shift your weight to the foot on your active side and bend your knees slightly.
• Some fighters also move their rear foot slightly to the side before they deliver a rear hook.
• Move your fist slightly down so that your upper arm and lower arm form nearly a right angle. The other fist is kept above your jaw for protection.
• Deliver your fist up with a jerk. Stretch your leg in the process and turn along your
Another good exercise is to visualize complete technical processes, first at a slow pace and then increasingly faster. In the case of a straight punch from the rear, visualize how you slightly push off from your rear foot and how you step forward with your front foot. Next, move your fist to the front while your elbow remains down for as long as possible. Your rear foot, hips, and body turn along with the motion. Shortly before impact, turn your fist and hit with your knuckles from slightly above downward.
Visualize your defense positions, counter techniques, and feints as well. It is best to imagine a system made up of defense and counter techniques against all possible attacks. By initially visualizing and memorizing the flow of movements, it will be easier to do them perfectly in reality. You will also learn conscious and thus effective shadowboxing. Details on the correct process for all important techniques can also be seen in the Muay Thai DVD series (2012–2013).
The straight punch with the front fist is used as preparation for techniques, and its aim is to upset the opponent’s timing. The rear fist delivers a powerful punch. The straight punch can target the nose, chin, or eyes. A powerful straight punch from the rear can also be delivered to the stomach and the solar plexus. An explosive execution of the punch is important.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot and punch in a straight line to the target.
• Keep your elbow down for as long as possible. The other fist remains above the jaw for protection.
• Turn your hips and shoulder and shift your weight to the front.
• Your fist should be turned down shortly before impact.
• Subsequently, your fist returns quickly to its original position.
A:
Saiyok demonstrates the front straight punch coming from a southpaw stance
.
B:
The rear straight punch
.
The rear fist and the front fist can deliver powerful side hooks. You can target the jaw or the temples. A heavy blow will numb your opponent or even render him unconscious. The lower ribs and the liver are also good targets.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot and shorten your distance.
• Some fighters also step slightly sideways with their rear foot before they deliver a side hook from the rear. This improves your balance, but the hook clearly requires more time.
• Shift your weight to the leg on the active side of your body, and turn the upper side of your body slightly to the side.
• Raise your fist. The other fist remains above your jaw.
• Carry out a lateral stroke. Your body and hips turn along with the move and put your weight behind it.
• Quickly return your fist to the original position.
A:
Nonsai demonstrates the front side hook from a conventional stance
.
B:
The rear side hook
.
It is possible to deliver a powerful uppercut with the front or rear fist. It is rather difficult to deliver the stroke to the chin, but if you can, it is very effective. At close distances the uppercut hook is often carried out to the body, specifically to the ribs and the solar plexus.
Complete the hook on the way up and make sure that you hit the target with your knuckles. On a punching bag you can only suggest an uppercut to the head. The technique is best trained on a maize bag.
• From the fight stance, step forward with your front foot.
• Shift your weight to the foot on your active side and bend your knees slightly.
• Some fighters also move their rear foot slightly to the side before they deliver a rear hook.
• Move your fist slightly down so that your upper arm and lower arm form nearly a right angle. The other fist is kept above your jaw for protection.
• Deliver your fist up with a jerk. Stretch your leg in the process and turn along your
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