Improve your defense in Thai boxing

Defense is just as important as attacking in boxing . A successful attack always begins with excellent defensive organization.

If you don't have a good defense, you will fall. In all combat sports, defensive work is very important, especially guarding in boxing.

Defending yourself in Muay Thai

If by practicing Muay Thai one has the impression that the attack comes before the defense, it is wrong!

Defense is all the more important in Muay Thai because you will have to defend yourself under several types of attacks: elbows, fists, feet, knees. This is the art of the eight limbs, so you must master these defensive techniques.

Muay Thai kick defense

The main defense for blocking kicks in Muay Thai is blocking with the shins. To block, simply lift your leg so that your shins block the kick.

To defend yourself against a kick in Thai boxing, you can also grab your opponent. Be careful not to grab the low kick, which is a very low blow. Indeed, it is dangerous to want to grab a low kick because you exploded your head.

To counter the kicks in Muay Thai, you can also dodge them. For that you must withdraw back as soon as the blow approaches. So that implies a good glance.

To have a good kick defense in Thai boxing, therefore, you need to improve your footwork. Getting away is the most effective way to avoid getting hit. In addition, by controlling the space (the ring) that you have, you will be able to respond with more efficiency. In Thai boxing, the defense is not only used "to defend oneself", it is also the beginning of the attack!

Muay Thai punch defense

Now let's see how to defend yourself against punches in Thai boxing.

To block punches, you have the possibility, logically, to make blocks. The blockages consist in tucking in the chin and up the shoulders, to form a kind of rampart.

When the blows are struck to the body, it is necessary to tighten the elbows.

Parries are ideal for dealing with punches in Thai boxing. To make parries in boxing, it suffices to tap the glove of his opponent downwards to render his blow ineffective. It is especially the direct ones that can be parried.

To counter punches in boxing, you can also dodge the punches. It requires developing your reflexes. In Muay Thai, Saenchai is very good at it. In boxing, all types of combat sports combined, we can cite Muhammed Ali.

Defense tips for Thai boxing

Keep calm

The best advice anyone can give you, especially if you are just starting out, is to stay calm when your opponent is bombarding you. This is the best advice when you are under pressure. Never stop breathing or looking your opponent in the eye.

Have good care

Keep your hands high and move your head constantly so that you are not an easy target. Guarding is fundamental in boxing, otherwise you will let your opponent destroy you.

Save your energy

Energy is your fuel when you box. Don't waste your energy running around the ring, take a step and pivot out of the way if your opponent gets too aggressive. Remember to strike back, your opponent's energy is not unlimited.

Strike back!

When you are attacked, you must not wait for the opponent to finish striking! As soon as you have the opportunity, place him a good counter and cut his sequences.

In conclusion, the best defense technique is the one that is most suited to the situation in the ring. You must therefore practice each of them and develop your reaction skills.

This is even more important in a combat sport like Thai boxing, where fighters have a very comprehensive arsenal.

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In the same theme, find our article " 4 boxing training tips ".

Have a good training!

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