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Muay Thai Tactics- Against a Wild “Swinger”
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, November 7, 2011
A wild swinger is usually an inexperienced or a highly agitated opponent. These boxers often comprise their fighting stances and would swing both fists as hard as they can. Employ footwork and stay out of the way of the heavy swings. You can: – Move in and out of range to decrease the chances of such heavy swings being successful… Read more…
Muay Thai Tactics – Defending against Jabs
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, October 24, 2011
The most common use of the jabs include: estimating distance, creating a window for attack combinations or merely acting as a disruption to the opponent’s momentum. You can choose to duck & weave, parry or lean out of range for the jabs. While ducking, keep a tight guard and be alert for potential uppercut, elbow or knee strikes. After the… Read more…
Muay Thai Tactics- Against Taller Opponent
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, October 17, 2011
Countering height/reach advantage has always been an uphill task for the smaller boxer. Here are some tips that you can consider: Pay close attention to proper footwork; be on the constant move avoid being a sitting duck Throw a jab/push kick to gauge your distance and move back quickly. The strikes must be executed very quickly and withdrawn to be… Read more…
Total body workout: Blending striking and conditioning moves
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, April 11, 2011
Participants of our kickboxing programs or most other Muay Thai/Boxing gyms should be familiar with the term “speed round”. In essence, speed round means to throw the maximum number of any particular strikes onto the target(s) in a given amount of time. A typical speed round would consist of 1 min jabs and crosses 1 min right and left uppercuts… Read more…
Maximum cardio workout in a minimum space – Skipping
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, April 4, 2011
Skipping will enhance your cardio-respiratory (heart and lungs) endurance, and also improve your coordination of the limbs. It is also a great tool to pack in your suitcase to complement other no frill exercises while travelling or indoors (provided you have free space and a reasonably high ceiling). Getting the right skipping rope for you To check the length, stand… Read more…
Muay Thai – Scoring & Violations
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, March 21, 2011
A typical scoring strike can be executed by a punch, kick, knee or elbow. Points are usually awarded to the fighter in the following scenarios: Strong and accurate strikes Active domination of the opponent Successful defence or counter-attack Conversely, points could be deducted from a fighter who commits foul(s). The judges will deduct points for any foul committed as indicated… Read more…
Working out anywhere, everywhere
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, March 7, 2011
Wish that you can take your workout out of the gyms or the group fitness studios? Or getting bored with the usual body weight conditioning exercise? Fret not, a total body conditioning workout called TRX might just address your concern. TRX is unique as it allows you to: Develop strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility, stronger core muscles (abdominals & back) and… Read more…
Muay Thai – Know the ring
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, February 28, 2011
You know the sport but how do much you know about the ring? Depending on the sanctioning body, the actual construction and characteristic of the ring could differ. Nonetheless, the Muay Thai ring usually would possess the following characteristics: Distance of ring floor from the ground to be at between 1.20m to 1.50 (inclusive) meters. At each corner of the… Read more…
Shadow boxing
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Saturday, February 5, 2011
Shadow boxing is a common form of exercise which helps to warm up the joints, enhance muscle memory and correct striking techniques. To complement the routine below, 3sets x 90secs skipping routine can also be introduced. Things to note while doing shadow boxing include Keep heart rate at moderate intensity Develop a rhytm in the strikes Keep hands up for… Read more…
Strike and mean it
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Saturday, January 29, 2011
In cases of self defense or in training, once you have committed to making a strike, I notice that many do not put their mind into the “connection” to the strikes. By “connection”, I refer to the mind-body engagement as well as the manner in which the moves flow from the preceding strikes. How the mind perceives the strike from… Read more…
