Muay Thai Boran Punches 7: Pralak Ham Pon
This is the name of the uppercut move in the ancient time. It is pretty much the same with the uppercut we are doing today. So there’s really nothing to say much about it. But why don’t you read the instruction below anyway.
This action is best used as a closed-range punch, unlike the one before. As you deliver an uppercut punch, most of the force comes from the lifting motion coming from the legs. An uppercut should come from the inside (close to your body), because you will only make yourself vulnerable to a counter-attack if this punch originates from the outside. Basically you open your body area to be hit easily. You will be left open as you bring your hand back to gain force for the punch. To perform the uppercut, you have to take a step closer to your opponent and deliver it with an upward motion, striking the opponent’s chest, abdomen or ribs or any area higher.
To deal with the attack: Thwart the boxer’s right arm with your left arm and immediately twist your body to the right to prevent full-out blows to your chest and abdominal area or ribs. And don’t forget to keep your left elbow up to guard the left side of your ribcage.
To deal with the defense: Use your left knee to hit the boxer’s ribs or midsection. If your opponent uses his left hand in throwing the uppercut, use your right knee instead to perform this counter-attack.
Have fun training this move!