Oh yeah, we are still giving you Muay Thai lesson and I think it might be quite crucial to know even though people today learn the modern kickboxing, not original Muay Thai anymore. Some of the moves you might have never seen before. But this is, we think, a really good thing to know for your references of Muay Thai.

We are still with the Muay Thai Cherng Sok or how to use Elbows, the two of Muay Thai essential weapons. There are 24 of them and now we are at number 5. We will continue writing and giving you lessons until…well until there’s nothing else to write about…and that’s quite impossible when talking about boxing there are always things to talk and discuss about it.

Ok back to the lesson. Here’s everything you need to know about this move. It’s even better if you are doing it with you Muay Thai trainer because he or she can help correcting your move and might give you some more advice.

This move is basically the inverted elbow, used when the opponent is at close range to the boxer. From the basic stance, the boxer must first lower and pull in his elbow close to his body to gain power. Next, he raises his right elbow and throws it to the opponent’s forehead or left side of the head. When the elbow joint is properly used, it can cause a cut to the opponent’s face. As the boxer delivers the elbow blow, his fist is simultaneously pressed down. This action is mainly used for attack.

What if someone attack you with this move? You have to use your left arm to brush your opponent’s elbow away.

When the boxer lifts his right arm to throw an inverted elbow punch, his midsection is left open to attack. Use this opportunity to throw a right knee straight to his midsection. If the boxer is lefty, then the actions should be applied on the opposite side.

Don’t forget the check out our lessons in the past if you’re new here. And stick with us for more useful information about Muay Thai.