That’s right! Today we are continuing with the Muay Thai’s Cherng Sok or the Elbow moves in Thai Boxing. If you’re learning and practicing Muay thai right now, this will be really useful so you can learn the new move along way.

I recommend you to ask your trainer of Thai boxing in case you don’t understand and don’t get the picture of how to perform the move clearly. Don’t keep all those questions you want to ask with yourself. And your personal trainer would be the best person you check and correct your move.

Today’s move is called PRA YAIKAE or the Swinging Elbow. Shall we start by looking at what it is then how to deal with it?

Used for attack, defense, or escape, this technique is done by shifting the body weight from the left foot to the right as the right foot is stepped forward. The feet, hips, and shoulders should all move in a coordinated manner and at the same time in order to deliver the maximum possible force for this action. The boxer then swings the tip of the right elbow and uses it to hit the opponent’s jaws. The elbow is the sharpest part of the body and may cause severe cuts, or swelling. When the jaws are struck by the elbow, the opponent is likely subjected to extreme pain.

To Attack: The left arm must be used to wipe the oncoming elbow attack. It can also be thrown to the left side to keep the oncoming elbow attack at bay.

To Defense: Throw your shin or knee to the right rib of the opponent. This move is the same as what you would use for the technique SOK FAN NAH (Front Elbow Strike). In case the boxer is left-handed, reverse the Attacking and countering movements to the other side.

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