Video Clip Series: Responding to Muay Thai Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly

RESPONDING TO MUAY THAI ATTACKS SPONTANEOUSLY AND COURRECTLY

We can respond spontaneously and correctly to Muay Thai attacks

If a Muay Thai fighter, or any attacker, uses a sequence which you have prepared yourself for, you can counter effectively. But would you be able to do this if he attacks you at random? Yes, if you are proficient in countering some common attack sequences.

As Muay Thai attacking techniques are relatively limited in number, even if the attacks are random, they are usually modifications from the few common sequences. Hence if you can modify your responses according to his random attacks, you can respond spontaneously and effectively.

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Right Leg Tap and Right Jab

Daniel executes a right leg tap, followed by a right jab. But before he can continue, George fells him onto the ground. Daniel's sequence is like Muay Thai Sequence 6 except that the left and right modes are reverse.

Be Familiar with How a Muay Thai Fighter Attackers

Andy's attacks are similar to Daniel, which is Sequence 6 with the left and right modes reverse. Steve brushes away the attacks, strikes the opponent's ribs, then fells him onto the ground. Once you are familiar with how a Muay Thai fighter attacks, it is not difficult to handle him.

Making Modifications to Handle any Attacks

Andy and Steve go over the attacks and counters again. One may argue that an opponent's attacks may not necessarily follow the sequences shown here. Nevertheless, once you are familiar with the basic sequences, you can effectively make modifications to handle any attacks.

Responding Spontaneously and Correctly

Here Steve does not follow an established sequence as he attacks. Yet, Andy can counter him effectively because being familiar with the basic sequences Andy can respond spontaneously and correctly.

Modifications from Basic Sequences

Again Steve attacks randomly. Andy can respond spontaneously and correctly as Steve's attacks resemble Sequences 6 and 7. In other words, being familiar with Sequences F and G, Andy merely makes modifications when an opponent attacks in a similar way.

Assessing an Opponent before Countering

Dr Damian attacks ferociously and at random. Chris first brushes off the attacks to assess the opponent. When the opponent attacks again in a similar way, Chris can more easily break the opponent's arm and fell him onto the ground.

Letting Opponent Complete Attack, Then Counter

The roles are now reverse. Chris attacks with two kicks, followed by an elbow strike. Dr Damian lets the opponent completes his series of attacks, then fell him onto the ground.

Counter as Soon as Opponent Attacks

Here Adam uses a different tactic than the one by Dr Damian shown in the previous video. Dr Damian lets the opponent complete his series of attacks, then counters. Adam moves in to counter as soon as the opponent attacks.

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