KHAN 8 STRATEGIES

This is a fundamental strategy to evade the attacking range after which the boxer can follow up with other strategies.
1.The attacker throws the left punch directly into the defender’s face while guarding steadily with the right hand.
2.The defender steps diagonally forward outside of the attacking circle, then puts weight on the right foot

 and parries the punch off the face with an arm.If the attacker approaches with the left knee, then, defend with the opposite side of the body. Practice on both left and right sides until the body moves instinctively, skillfully and quickly. This is the basic skill for the slow crouch-walk tactic which comes together with other Muaythai strategies.

This strategy is used to do the clinch and also to set up for use of other Muaythai strategies.
1.The attacker throws the right punch direct at the defender’s face while keeping the left hand steadily poised and ready to punch.
2.The defender steps the right foot diagonally forward to the right side,

then puts weight on it. Next, the defender uses the left hand to parry the attacker’s punch off the face and at the same time attacks the opponent with the straight forward punch.
If the attacker strikes with the left punch, then, use this defending technique but with the opposite side.

This strategy is used as a basic move for the outside throwing punch and then strike back immediately with an elbow.

1.The attacker throws the  punch direct into the defender’s face while guarding steadily with the right hand.

2.The defender steps the right foot diagonally forward to the right side, then puts weight on it by sliding the body toward the attacker.

Next, the defender uses the left hand to parry the attacker’s punch away, then bends the right arm to thrust an elbow to the attacker’s lower rib-cage. If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side. During training, instead of using an elbow to strike the attack’s lower rib-cage, the defender should use an arm as a counterattack to avoid causing any severe injury to the sparring partner.

This strategy is basically used to catch the straight punch by using an elbowing technique while clinching.
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face while guarding with the right hand.

2.The defender steps the left foot diagonally into the attacking circle and puts weight on the left foot.

Next, the defender uses the left hand to parry the attacker’s punch away, then bends the left arm to thrust an elbow to the attacker’s lower rib-cage.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend with the opposite side.

This strategy is basically used to catch the straight punch by bending the body down and letting the punch pass by one’s head, then counter striking the attacker’s chin with a punch
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face while guarding with the right hand.

2.The defender bends down the head to let the punch pass through and at the same time steps the right foot diagonally forward, then the defender throws the left punch instantly at the attacker’s chin.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side.

This is a fundamental strategy to block the punch by swaying the upward attacking punch away
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face and guards steadily with the right hand.
2.The defender steps the left foot diagonally into the clinching circle and puts weight on it,

and at the same time, bends the right arm to protect the attacking punch the face. Then, the defender hits the attacker’s punch away and instantly throws the left punch at the attacker’s chin
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side.

This is a significant strategy to catch the punch by thrusting a push-kick on the attacker’s chest or stomach
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face while guarding with the right hand.

2.The defender puts up two arms to protect the face while thrusting the left foot on the attacker’s chest or stomach.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side.

This strategy is used to catch the opponent’s punch on the outside of the attacking circle. Then, the defender thrusts a push-kick on the opponent’s torso, stomach or the lower rib-cage. This is one of the more aggressive strategies.
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face with the right hand guarding steadily

2.The defender steps the right foot diagonally forward, then puts weight on it. At the same time when the attacker’s left punch passes through the left shoulder, the right foot is stepping on the ground. Immediately, the defender throws a counter strike powerfully direct to the attacker’s lower rib-cage.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side.

This strategy is used to block the straight punch by punching the opponent’s face
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face
2.The defender steps the right foot diagonally out of the clinching circle and ready to punch straight forward,

 putting weight on the right foot. Next, while using the right arm to sway the opponent’s left arm, instantly execute a straight forward punch to the opponent’s chin.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, defend using the opposite side

This strategy is used to slow down the opponent’s punch and to seize the opportunity to make a counter-strike like kicking, elbowing or punching.
1.The attacker throws the left punch direct into the defender’s face while guarding steadily with the right hand.
2.The defender uses the right hand to grab the attacker’s right wrist while punching and then uses the left arm to catch the attacker’s elbow.

 At the same time, the defender bends the body backward to slow down the punch and instantly attacks the opponent by elbowing or thrusting a push-kick to the opponent’s torso or lower rip-cage.
If the attacker strikes with the right punch, then, use the opposite side of the body to defend

This is a significant strategy to block a sweeping kick by hitting the opponent’s shin with an elbow
1.The attacker approaches and executes the kick aiming for the defender’s head
2.The defender moves a half step forward, then, twists the body using the right leg as the center.

 Next, the boxer lifts up the elbow and pivots to block the opponent’s kick while guarding the left hand steadily to protect the side of the neck and face
If the attacker approaches with the left kick, then, defend with the opposite side of the body and use the hand to catch the attacker’s kick instead of the elbow.

This is a fundamental strategy to catch the attacker’s kick by catching the attacker’s feet and instantly striking it with the elbow to injure or break the opponent’s leg
1.The attacker approaches and executes the kick aiming for the defender’s face while guarding both hands steadily.
2.The defender twists the body toward the attacker’s thrusting kick, then, puts weight on the left foot while lifting the right foot up.

The right hand is placed in front of the body to hit the opponent’s toe and then catch the opponent’s heel. Next, the boxer twists the hand that catches the opponent’s toe and pulls the heel with the left hand toward the body, then, knees the calf to break the opponent’s foot.
Boxers must practice this strategy carefully by kneeing softly on the training partner’s calf to avoid any severe injury.

This strategy is used to block and decrease the kicking power by thrusting the elbow on the opponent’s upper thigh.
1.The attacker approaches and executes the sweeping kick aimed at the defender’s lower rib-cage while both hands guarding steadily.
2.The defender approaches quickly with left foot toward the opponent and turns the face towards the direction from which the opponent attacked,

then, hits the attacker’s upper thigh forcefully. After that, the defender catches the attacker’s calf with the left hand and then tries to lift the leg up to make the opponent lose balance to avoid the opponent’s attack using an elbowing technique to the head.

If the attacker strikes with the right foot, then, use the opposite side of the body to defend

This strategy is used to catch the kick by hitting the attacker’s upper thigh with the heel
1.The attacker approaches and executes the sweeping kick aiming for the defender’s lower rib-cage while both hands are guarding steadily.
2.The defender immediately turns diagonally toward attacker’s kick. Then, places the right foot steadily on the ground as a base and hits the opponent’s upper thigh with the heel to push back the kick.

All the while with both hands guarding steadily to protect the opponent’s attack aiming for the lower rib-cage
If the attacker strikes with the right foot, then, use the opposite side of the body to defend.
During training, boxers should hit the sparring partner softly to avoid any severe injury.

This strategy is used to block the opponent’s kick aiming for the face by countering the thrust kick
1.The attacker approaches and executes the kick at the defender‘s chin with both hands guarding steadily

2.Immediately, the defender turns diagonally toward the attacker’s kick and bends the right arm in front of the body to block the attack, and at the same time, inserts the thrusting kick to the attacker’s upper thigh to make the attacker fall back.
If the attacker approaches with the left kick, then, defend with the opposite side of the body

This strategy is categorized by a spinning elbow whilst approaching the opponent. Whether the attacker is trying to knee or kick, the defender can always counter back with the spinning elbow.
1.The attacker approaches and strikes the right kick aiming at the defender‘s neck with both hands guarding steadily

2.The defender approaches toward the attacking kick, then, twists the body and blocks the kick with the right elbows, and at the same time, turns the body and executes the spinning elbow.
If the attacker approaches with the left kick, then, defend with the opposite side of the body

This strategy is used to block the attacking knee by inserting the hand behind the knee, and then punching or pushing back.
1.The attacker approaches and strikes the right knee at the top of the defender’s chest with both hands guarding steadily.
2.defender steps the right foot diagonally toward the attacker, then, puts weight on the right foot.

Next, the defender inserts the left hand behind the knee of the opponent and instantly punches or pushes forcefully on the opponent’s chin or chest.
If the attacker approaches with the left knee, then, defend with the opposite side of the body.

This strategy is used to block the flying knee strike by swerving the body aside, then, inserting the arm behind the knee and pushing the opponent with the other hand so that they fall down.
1.The attacker approaches and strikes with the right flying knee at the top of the defender chest with both hands guarding steadily.
2.The defender steps the left foot aside, then, uses the right hand to swipe the attacking knee away. While inserting the hand behind the knee,

the defender reaches the left hand out, pushes against the opponent’s chest and then lifts up the right hand to make the opponent lose the balance.
If the attacker approaches with the left knee, defend with the opposite side of the body. During training, boxers shouldn’t push the sparring partner aggressively, just a slight push is enough to avoid any severe injury.

This strategy is used to catch the knee by approaching into the clinching circle, then, using the forearm to parry the knee aside to make the opponent lose their balance. Next, the defender strikes the attacker’s face instantly with the knee.
1.1. The attacker approaches and strikes the right knee aiming at the defender’s
stomach with both hands, guarding steadily.

1.2. The defender steps the right foot into the inner circle. Next, the defender uses the left hand to parry the attacker’s knee aside, then immediately thrusts the knee forcefully at the attacker’s face.
If the attacker approaches with the left knee, then, defend with the opposite side of the body.

This strategy is used to catch the elbow thrown from above by bending the knee down and then, uses the forearm to block the attacker’s elbow, and instantly counters back with the powerful punch.
1.The attacker approaches and tries to throw the elbow strike at the middle of the defender’s head

2.The defender ducks the body and head down a little to decrease the power of the attacking elbow. The defender puts the forearm in front of the head to block the elbow attacking from above, and immediately, counters back with the powerful punch.
If using the left arm to block the attack, then, defend with the opposite side of the body

This strategy is used to catch the throwing elbow in a close range and then twist the attacker’s arm.
1.The attacker approaches and throws the left elbow strike at the defender’s face with both hands guarding steadily.
2.The defender approaches diagonally with the left foot, then, grabs the attacker’s knee with the right hand and at the same time grabs the attacker’s wrist with the left hand.

At this moment, the defender tries to avoid the attacking elbow of the opponent and pushes it down with the left hand, then uses the right hand to force the elbow up to twist the shoulder of the opponent.
If the attacker approaches with the right elbow, then, defend with the opposite side of the body.

This strategy is used to block the elbow uppercut by using the side hand to chop at the attacker’s elbow joint.
1.The attacker approaches and throws the upper cut elbow aiming at the defender’s chin with both hands guarding steadily.

2.The defender steps diagonally with the right foot forward, then, uses the side hand to chop straight at the attacker’s elbow joint.
If the attacker approaches with the left elbow, then, defend with the opposite side of the body.

This strategy is used to block the throwing elbow by pushing the attacker’s shoulder to decrease the power of the attacker’s elbow. Then, the defender immediately counters back with the elbow or throws the opponent aside and strikes with the knee.
1.The attacker approaches and attacks with elbow with both hands guarding steadily.

2.The defender steps diagonally with the right foot toward the right side of the opponent, then, uses the right hand to push against the attacker’s shoulder to decrease the attacking power of the elbow. The defender then attacks the opponent’s face with the left elbow or strikes the right knee at the opponent’s lower rib-cage.
If the attacker approaches with the left elbow, then, defend with the opposite side of the body.