Muay Thai Advancing Training Techniques You Need To Know

Muay Thai Sydney in Australia is a combat sport that is gaining popularity worldwide. The sport originated from Thailand using various clinching techniques along with stand-up striking. It has been a popular sport for a lot of young Thai and foreigners who are dedicated to learn and master the lethal kicks, furious punches, artful feints, crushing elbow strikes and powerful grappling. Here are some of the advanced techniques learned in advanced Muay Thai level.

Superman Punch

The superman punch is normally executed after throwing some low leg kicks to your opponent intended to knock them out. The superman kick is used to surprise your opponent and get them worried about the strike you are going to unleash next.

Spinning back fist

You can perform the spin by putting one foot crossed behind the other and pivot the hip and have the elbow follow through. This is a sneaky technique that can catch your opponent by surprise. This technique can cause a lot of damage to your opponent if done properly.

Flying knee

The flying knee can be done in Muay Thai gym Sydney by jumping upwards horizontally aiming to strike the chin of your opponent. This is similar to an uppercut. You can use it when close to your opponent and during a clinch when your opponent is against the wall or rope.

Switch cross/uppercut/hook

When your opponent sees a quick switch in stance, he will assume that a round-house knee or kick is coming. However, the switch cross will not be seen coming and will get your opponent unawares.

Muay Thai sweeps

When standing, you can use the sweep to take your opponent to the ground in Muay Thai Sydney by knowing their legs out from under them. You run the force of the sweep to the leg of your opponent lifting his leg from the ground. This can disrupt the balance of your opponent and make him vulnerable to more attacks.