This is another Muay Thai’s Cherng Mud episode. We’ve been doing this for a while now. And I think we get pretty good feedback, since we’re teaching you Muay Thai trick for free. Oh yeah, just log on to our blog at MuayThaiArt.com/weblog. You don’t wanna miss any of these lessons for sure.

I have lost count already how many Chearn Mud lessons I’ve talked about here. Anyway there are 15 of them in total. And if I don’t mistaken, this should be our 7th lesson. And today Muay Thai Cherng Mud lesson is called PRALAK HAM PON.

Let’s do what I always do. I’ll start by telling you what this move really is and how to do it. It might not be as clear but we have a drawing that might clear things up a bit.

PRALAK HAM PON is also known as the Uppercut. The action is best used as a close-range punch. As you deliver an uppercut, most of the force comes from the lifting motion coming from your legs. An uppercut should come from the inner power, because you will only make yourself vulnerable to counter-attack if this punch originates from the outside. That’s what we believe. You will be left open as you bring your hand to gain great power for the blow. To perform the PRALAK HAM PON, you have to take a step closer to your opponent and deliver it with an upward motion, aiming and striking your opponent’s heart, abdomen, or ribs.

To Attack: Thwart the boxer’s right arm with your left arm and immediately twist your body to the right to prevent full-out blows to your chest and abdominal area. Keep your left elbow up to guard the left side of your ribcage.

To Defense: Use your left knee to hit the boxer’s ribs or midsection. If the boxer uses his left hand in throwing the uppercut, use your right knee instead to perform this counter-attack.

Shall we look at the drawing now?

Come back for our next Cherng Mud lesson in a couple days right here.