Muay Thai Classic

Are you ready to learn the next Muay Thai Boran’s Punch? Muay Thai Boran’s Punches can be called “Cherng Mud” so if you have read all about Cherng Mud before, you don’t have to read this. But if you kinda forget about it already, this can be a really good review for you.

The punch today is called Luang Dan Hera or to throw a punch and a knee at the same time. It’s pretty much like the Pajon Chang San that we talked about earlier this month. This combination of using a fist and a knee is best used for attack, defense or escape either one you want up to the situation. Utilized when there is a short distance between you and your opponent, you throw a right swing to your opponent’s left jaw and at the same time throw your left knee to hit your opponent’s right rib. The Luang Dan Hera is best used when whoever you’re fighting with becomes careless and lets his guard down.

To deal with this attack: the opponent must shield himself from the boxer’s blows by sweeping the potential punch away with his left arm. He should also quickly sway towards the right while raising his elbow to guard the ribs.

To deal with this defense: Twist a bit to the right, set your weight on your right leg, and use your left knee to strike the boxer’s right rib. This counter-attack is similar to the one used for Pajon Chan San; only this time, the knee will be used instead of the shin or the foot. So if you know how to deal with Pajon Chang San already, this you wouldn’t have to worry about.

Last time I was talking about ancient Muay Thai uppercut, so this time I will continue with the uppercut. You know the uppercut can be performed by using both fists which is called a pair of uppercuts. And this is what this all about.

This attack takes a lot of practice but can be extremely effective when done with proper timing, force and distance. A pair of uppercuts is delivered to the opponent’s chin while the knees are forcefully raised with a sudden jump to hit the opponent’s chest area or chin or ribs. The technique is used for attack, defense or escape and it is recommended when the opponent is caught with his guard down. This can be very lethal move if done with enough power. The power of the uppercuts comes from the left which generates from the legs upwards to the punch.

To deal with the attack: Avoid coming too close during the fighting. When you sense that your opponent is preparing for or about to perform a pair of uppercuts, quickly move back to derail his approximation of the distance and to escape the deadly punches. In addition, you can move your elbows in front to protect your midsection or your vulnerable area.

To deal with the defense: swing your right leg and kick boxer’s left leg, or hit him with your foot. Follow this up immediately with another quick move.