1. Theep Trong
Theep Trong /Straight Foot – Thrust
2. Theep Nhep
Theep Nhep /Upright Kick
Usually using the Upright Kick is a way to penetrate the opponent. It can also help to interrupt the opponent’s form and momentum with this kick. If the opponent is very tight on their defense, you can use the Upright Kick to lower their guards at the abdomen area so that you can leave the upper body level open for an attack
3. Theep Sor
Theep Sor /Mid Kick
This move can be performed when your opponent is not protecting themselves or doesn’t have his guards up, approaching you in a wrong way or the opponent is going to kick but lowered his guard, leaves an opportunity for you to Mid Kick them in the abdomen, stomach, chest, chin or the face area.
4. Theep Jik
Theep Jik /Jab kick
Boxers can apply the Jab Kick for both defensive and offensive. This tactic is not commonly used to strike directly at the upper-thigh since it could accidentally miss the target and hit with a harder target like the knee.
5. Theep Thing
Theep Thing /Push Kick
In order to get better results, it should be used at the right moment during the opponent’s attack. For example, when opponent makes the right punch, you can counter with a right kick thrust, or if the opponent makes a left punch, you can counter with a left kick thrust to keep the opponent at a distance. You must keep your guards up to cover your face and keep your chin close to body, head down a little bit. The targeted area to thrust kick is always the mid to lower of the body to the thighs to get best results
6. Theep Kang
Theep Kang /Sideway Foot Thrust
In addition, it could be used as a strategy to solve other problems such as protecting from the opponents kicks, knees or elbows. You can thrust kick first to prevent such approach from the opponent and you can use both forward thrusts and back thrusts. If you decide to use the forward thrust kick, you can transfer your weight on the back leg, lift the foot up and turn your hip, body and shoulders to the opposite side of the kicking foot, bend the knees and extending the foot forward to hit your targets. If one is going to launch the back thrust, one can lift the back foot, turn knee, hip, body and shoulder to the opposite direction of the thrusting foot then quickly launch the thrusting foot.
7. Theep Thop
Theep Thop/Kick Slap
Use your front foot as a weapon and put the weight to the back foot, keeping your neck in while attacking. When attacking at the right moment, can cause the opponent to lose balance, and use this opportunity to start attacking your opponent easier.
8. Theep Klap Lang
Theep Klap Lang/Reverse Thrust Kick
Is to thrust kick straight towards the back. If you happened to kick and miss your opponent, you can turn around and launch the reverse thrust kick by extending the leg straight or bend the leg a little before thrusting straight towards to the back. Sometimes when your kick misses the target, you can use the kicking foot and bend it to launch a thrust kick to prevent the opponent to attack back or to attack the opponent when they are unaware.
9. Kra Dhod Theep
Kra Dhod Theep/Jump Thrust Kick
The impact of jump thrust kick is very high because there is the full body weight that you use from jumping included into the kick.
10. Te Trong
Te Trong /Straight Kick
or is approaching us with their elbow strikes, punches and misses, we can slip a straight kick to end their efforts right away. Move the back foot along with the front foot then swing the back foot up to the front by using body as the base and strengthen the muscle around stomach area and pull the leg up quickly. The faster the boxer can retrieve the leg back to the body, the harder the impact it is for the kick
11. Te Chiang
Te Chiang/Diagonal Kick
or misses his attacks or even if he standing still, we can slip in a diagonal kick to hit the target. The leg is a limb that’s big and strong that can cause severe injuries to the opponent.
12. Te Tat Bhon
Te Tat Bhon/Roundhouse Kick – High
you can do reverse kick in the direction of your target, also known as “The Upstream Kick”. You can kick towards the target or the back of the target, also known as “The Downstream Kick”. Even though if the opponent is high on the defensive, feeling a “High Roundhouse Kick” can still cause serious injury to your opponent.
13. Te Tat Klang
Te Tat Klang/Roundhouse Kick – Middle
14. Te Tat Lang
Te Tat Lang /Roundhouse Kick – Low
while bending the head down and lifting your guards to protect your head. You should avoid using your kicks to attack the shins or the knees of the opponent, but aim for the joint of the legs. The opponent with a week leg can be seriously injured when attacked with a Low Roundhouse Kick. This will cause the opponent to have difficulties in movement and you can increase the degree of impact by twisting your hip, waist, body and the shoulders.
15. Chorakhe Fat Hang (Te Wiang Lang/Te Klab Lang)
Te Klab Lang /(Reverse Roundhouse Kick )
and strike the heel on the target like on the neck, the chin, the chest and the stomach.
16. Kradote Te
Kradote Te /Jump Kick
The power sent from the jump combining with the twisting of the waist, tightening the muscles around the stomach, then kicking in the air can create serious injury and could cause the opponent to be unconscious if hit is direct
17. Te Kreung Kheang Kreung Khao
Te Kreung Kheang Kreung Khao /Half-shin & Half-Knee Kick
This kind of kick is used to strike or hit the target with the shin by bending the knee a bit when the opponent charges the attack. It is used to hinder the close attack of the opponent.
18. Te Tawat
Te Tawat /Swinging Kick
the pivoting heel will hit those body parts of the opponent as stated above.It will cause massive damage for the bones or the body parts that got attacked as the heel itself consists of many hard bones which could cause great damage.
19. Tee Lang Ga Te
Tee Lang Ga Te /Flip Kick
or twist the ankle so that the instep or the shin would probably hit the target forcefully. Due to the curving upward direction, it could cause severe damage and the opponent will also get an excessive impact.
20. Yeab Te
Yeab Te /Step Up Kick
the thigh or the waist of the opponent and then spin the other foot to hit the target forcefully. This attack is so excessively strong that it would cause the opponent severe injury at the impacted target and could possibly make them lose consciousness instantly.
21. Thoy Sud Ra Ya Gan Te, Thoy Sud Ra Ya Gun Theep
Thoy Sud Ra Ya means to move away from the opponent including jumping back or stepping back, but the move must take the boxer out of the opponent’s attacking range which means the boxer would step back at the time the opponent attacks. At the time the boxer is out of the attacking range, they should be in the ready position for a counter-strike.
Toy Sud Ra Ya Gan Theep (blocking a push-kick by stepping backward)
To step out of attacking range means to move away from the opponent in such a way that boxers might jump away, move backward or step back, but these movements must be out of the opponent’s attacking range. Therefore, to move back means to step away while the opponent is trying to attack. At the time the boxers are out of the attacking range, they should be in the ready position to strike back at once.
22. Jhab Gan Te
Jhab Gan Te (blocking kick by grabbing)
also, hold the opponent tightly around their chest or waist, then lift them up firmly and throw down. However, in order to take down the opponent, boxers also need to recognize the throwing strategy.
23. Phad Gan Te, Phad Gan Theep
To swipe the attacks of the opponent away means to use a wrist or an arm to swipe the attack of the opponent into the other direction so that it misses the target, or to make the opponent lose their balance, which would give the boxers the opportunity for a counter-strike. Boxers can possibly parry all the attacking techniques such as punching technique, kicking technique, push-kicking technique, kneeing technique and elbowing technique. But this swiping technique usually works effectively with the attacks which come straight in front. For example, straight punching, straight push-kicking, straight kneeing etc.
Phad Gan Theep (Blocking a push-kick by swiping)
To swipe the attacks of the opponent away means to use a wrist or an arm to swipe the attack of the opponent into the other direction so that it misses the target, or to make the opponent lose their balance, which would give the boxers the opportunity for a counter-strike. We could possibly swipe all the attacks away such as punching, kicking, kneeing and elbowing, but this swiping technique usually works effectively with the attacks which come straight in front like straight punching, straight kicking, straight kneeing etc.
24. Ching Theep Gan Te, Ching Theep Gan Theep
To seize the attack or the counterattack is to readily attack the opponent while they are trying to attack you or to hit the opponent before they attack. Moreover, our attacks must hit the crucial point of the opponent’s body. In order to seize the attack before the opponent, boxers must understand the strategies of the opponent and react faster, beside, boxers must have a great knowledge of all defending strategies. For example, before the opponent is trying to do the roundhouse kick-high and right diagonal kick, boxers should seize the left straight forward punch, and etc. Boxers who are able to seize the attack before the opponent must be well- trained and have a great knowledge about all defending strategies.
Ching Theep Gan Theep ( Blocking a push-kick by seizing push-kick)
To seize the attack or the counterattack is to readily strike the opponent as they are trying to attack you or before it lands. Moreover, our attacks must hit the crucial parts of the opponent’s body. In order to seize the attack before the opponent make any counter-strikes, boxers must understand the strategies of the opponent and react faster, beside, boxers must have a great knowledge of all defending strategies. For example, before the opponent is trying to do the roundhouse kick-high and right diagonal kick, boxers should seize the left straight forward punch, and etc. Boxers who are able to seize the attack before the opponent must be well- trained and have a great knowledge about all defending strategies.
25. Yhok Lhop Gan Te, Yhok Lhop Gan Theep
To sway or to move out of the attacking range is sometimes called “Kan Dueng Tua”. It means to sway or to move out of range of a strike in order to avoid the direct attacks without jumping back or moving aside. For example, when the opponent does the Roundhouse Kick-High on the upper-part, boxers must bend back to let the opponent’s feet pass through the body. This kind of dodging or movement should not be too far from the opponent so that the boxer can remain in range for a counter-strike.
Yhok Lhop Gan Theep (Blocking a push-kick by swaying)
To sway or to move out of the striking range is sometimes called “Kan Dueng Tua”. It means to sway or to move out of the opponent’s attacking range in order to avoid the direct attacks without jumping back or moving aside. For example, when the opponent does the Roundhouse Kick-High on the upper-part, boxers must bend back to let the opponent’s feet pass through the body. This kind of dodging or movement should not be too far from the opponent so that the boxers will be able to attack back at once.
1. Khao Trong
Khao Trong /Straight Forward Knee Striking
it can also be used as a shield for preventing the opponent’s attack. Knee striking can be done by putting the weight onto the back foot and transfer to the front leg and thrusting the knee straight upwards. Putting the weight to the back foot will help to transfer more weight to the front leg’s knee. Make sure to harden the muscles around the abdomen, bend the knee and push the body out is a good knee striking posture.
2. Khao Chiang
Khao Chiang /Diagonal Knee Strike
If the opponent dodges to the right then you should strike with the left knee, but if the opponent dodges to the left then the boxer should strike with the right knee. You should always keep your chin in, keep your guards up to protect the face and the stomach at all times. Diagonal knee strike is best to do when the opponent is approaching in and you should try to step back, sway, clinch, hold, swing, or yank then you can launch the diagonal knee strike at the stomach or chest of the opponent. This strike will stop the opponent’s approach and give you an advantage.
3. Khao Khong
Khao Khong /Curved Knee Strike
The turning of the hip will put the weight to the knee to create a strong impact since your includes your weight from the middle part of your body into the impact zone.
4. Khao Tad
Khao Tad /Horizontal Knee Strike
Striking from the left to the right, or from the right to the left with the knee, leg and the foot paralleled to the ground. The target of horizontal knee strike is to the upper body, stomach, and rib area of the opponent. By twisting or hardening your abdominal will create firmer impact to the strike.
5. Khao Nhep
Khao Nhep ( Knee Strike)
to strike the knee diagonally toward the target such as the ribs or the back. By twisting the body and using the driving force to hit the target, it will increase the attacking force for the kneeing technique.
6. Khao Noy
Khao Noy (Distracting Knee strike)
Whilst intertwining involves the neck, chest and cross clinching, boxers are supposed to use the sharp part of the kneecap to hit these body parts as stated above.
7. Khao La
Khao La /Knee Drop
both legs should be folded similarly and closely situated together. You can use the Knee Drop Kick when the opponent is approaching from afar to stop their attacks. Sometimes it can also be used as weapon to attack the opponent as well.
8. Khao Hone
Khao Hone /Holding Knee Strike
This is the strike that uses the hands or arms to hold the neck or the shoulder or head of the opponent and striking upwards. The force of holding the opponent’s head down and striking upwards with your knees at the same time can cause serious injuries to your opponent, especially hitting the face or the chest.
9. Khao Kod
Khao Kod/Knee Press Strike With your body weight, strike down with your knees and using the knees to press down onto the target. A tall boxer will have an advantage doing this strike. When striking and pressing down, it will create a strong impact to the target, but when doing this make sure to hold your position and stance, it will help to protect yourself right after.
10. Khao Yon
Khao Yon /(Lifting Up Knee Strike)
(to hurt the opponent more/to injure the opponent more effectively). Khao Yon is to jump uprightly and then directly hit the target which will cause massive pain for the opponent.
11. Khao Yor
Khao Yor /Knee Launch Strike
pressing your hands at the knees of your opponent and jump to launch the knee strike or you can start by pressing down on the lap or the upper groin of your opponent.
12. Khao Yeap
Khao Yeap /Stepping Knee Strike
3. Khao Kuu
Khao Kuu /Double Knee Strike
The strike that uses both knees to hit the chin and chest of your opponent and is considered to be a dangerous strike as well. Because the weight of the approaching opponent is combined with the momentum of the impact of both knees could cause serious injuries to the opponent to the lungs or the ribs. Therefore this move is only used for demonstrations by a well-trained boxer.
14. Khao Loi
Khao Loi/Flying Knee Strike
The front leg is kept straight and then bent when striking or approaching the targets. The left and the right arms should always be covering the chin closely to protect you if the opponent happens to counter attacks. Look for the chance to use the flying knee strike when the opponent loses balance, not aware of it, or if your very skilled at it, you can use it to fight back when the opponent approaches you with a miss hit.
15. Gan Duay Khan
Gan duay khan (blocking with arms)
Defending with arms means to protect the weak points of the body with arms like using elbow to protect the chest, but however, after using this blocking technique, boxers should be in a ready position to strike back at once.
6. Jaap Thum
Jaab Tum (Throwing over)
There are many tactics to take down the opponent, but according to the boxing rule, boxers are not allowed to cross the opponent’s leg. Therefore, boxers can use the “Bang Kho Jab” tactic and push or throw the opponent down without using too much strength.
17. Gan Duay Khao
Gan duay Khao (blocking with knee)
Gan duay Khao means to cover up all the weak parts by kneeing. However, most blocking tactics usually get a lot of massive impacts from the opponent’s attacks, therefore, boxers must use stronger body parts to defend their body than the parts that the opponent uses to attack, for example, using knee to block the attack from the chest and the ribs. However, as boxers are blocking, also, they must be ready to make a counter-strike.
18. Plak Hai Seay Lhak
Plak Hai Seuy Lhak (pushing away the opponent)
First, boxers use “Bang Koh Jhab” strategy which means to block the attack from the opponent, then grab and trap the opponent’s body parts like arms or legs. After using “Bang Koh Jhab” tactic, boxers must take the opponent down by pushing with full strength on both upper arms. After blocking, boxers must be in a ready position to strike back at once.