Muay Thai Boran Punches 4: Prakarn Perd Lok
So this is our 4th punch of the ancient Muay Thai already. I forgot to tell you that in the Muay Thai Boran’s punching method, there are altogether 15 of them. So after we finish this one, we still have like 11 more to go. But don’t push it too hard. You want to make it perfect. Just knowing what they are only is not really helping. But practicing and doing it make the move more valuable.
The punch today might be known as the turn front side punch. But in the past we always give names to every move and this punching method was named “Prakarn Perd Lok” and if you know the meaning of it, you will agree with me that in the past people always gave really cool names for this ancient martial arts.
Anyway, the Prakarn Perd Lok was just the name. Let’s focus on how to do it, shall we?
The boxer takes a step frontward and proceeds to bring a right uppercut to the other person’s chin. This move is primarily used for defense or escape (this is our first move so far that won’t be normally used for attack). You can throw an uppercut with either hand, but it should be thrown from the inside. When this punch is thrown from the outside, you become vulnerable to defend the attack from your opponent and can easily be thwarted by your opponent since you allow time for him to defend or attack as you throw your hand back to increase force.
Defense: Try using the left hand of you to create a sweeping motion and wipe the boxer’s arm down. Your head can also be leaned back to avoid the oncoming uppercut. You don’t want to get hurt while avoiding one attack.
Attack: Try using your left foot to hit the boxer on the abdomen. You can also throw your elbow to the boxer’s face. If the attacker is left-handed, then the Attacking and countering moves should be done in reverse.
