A hook is a punch that can be thrown in Muay Thai. It is mostly used for hitting the opponent on the side of the chin or in the liver and is typically delivered with either the left hand or right hand. It takes a lot of practice to master this technique, but once you…
Muay Thai often features hard, powerful punches even though it is know for its baseball bat like kicks and crushing elbows. One of the most commonly used punches in this style is the cross. A cross is thrown from a high position (your regular stance) and travels diagonally across the body to land with crushing…
One of the most important aspects of Muay Thai is the jab. The jab involves striking an opponent with your lead hand in quick, short movements. This allows you to defend yourself while also applying pressure on your opponent or setting up more powerful attacks. The jab can be used in many different ways during…