Exiting w/Double Jab-Kick. Drills for Muay Thai

The Jab, a versatile punch, can be used defensively and offensively. In this drill I use the double jab as a way to exit...

Shoulder Stability w/ Grip Strength for Muay Thai.

If your shoulders get sore from holding Thai pads or boxing mitts then this is the exercise for you. 

Muay Thai Coaching Weekly Review (August/1-6/2016) VLOG

 It's been 2 weeks since I fought, partially recovered enough to get back into lifting, pad/bag work (no sparring yet) and with fresh tactics to work on, as well as teach my students. This week, I made the majority of my classes focused on counter attacking as well as emphasizing proper pad holding while being interactive.

 

August 1st-6th Recap From Teaching Muay Thai classes at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts​ (Totowa, NJ) and Kings Thai Boxing ​(Midtown, NYC). 

Best to your training,

Danny Millet

Jumping Knee KO (Video), Link Love & Lion Fight 21

Photo from Muay Thai Focus 

A wicked jumping knee KO by blue! I don't know which fighters these are but it does look like the action took place at the new Lumphini Stadium. 

Boxing Defense in Muay Thai (Kevin Ross vs Michael Thompson)

Breakdown of Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross vs Michael "Tomahawk" Thompson. Highlighting their western boxing attacks, footwork, angles, pivots and ducking for Muay Thai.

Boxing Defense in Muay Thai (Preview) and Fight Life Update

Good Footwork doesn't mean flamboyancy 

Read on to find out how Muay Thai fighters utilize boxing footwork and defense, my fight update and an upcoming project.

Festival Fight With SuperStars, My Fight Recap + Highlight Video

April 29th Festival Fight, My opponent was a well known town hero who constantly fights on channel 3 and channel 7 stadium. He is known for flogging his opponents with knees and well, that he did! 

Here's a thing about fighting in Thailand, not all matches will be even. I had a 7kg advantage he had a 200+ fights advantage, with over half of them in the big stadium (Raja,Lumphini,Omnoi, etc.). The Thais don't care so much about how much their opponents weigh. For them it's not about winning or losing, it's about displaying proper technique, having heart and showing a true fighters spirit.

Engraving Methods: Finding Range With The Long Guard.

For this months Engraving Methods, I used a clip I took from "MR. Knockout" Thepnimit  vs DaoFai rematch fight at Channel 11 Stadium in Bangkok. In this episode I slowed down Thepnimits use of his long guard. 

Mr.Knockout Does It Again

Thepnimit Sitmonchai AKA "Mr. Knockout" unstables the highly rank  Ninsiam with body shots and leg kicks. Thepnimit in my opinion is pound for pound the most explosive and powerful fighter out of SitMonchai Gym (1). 

Engraving Method: Long Guard-Elbow

World MuayThai Angels Quarter Final.

This is the 2nd part to my new Engraving Method series. For this part I broke down Italy's Sindy Huyer's (1) use of the long guard-elbow against France's Laurene Pumpanmuang (2). 

Engraving Method: Jab-Cross-Knee

Aikpracha or Eakpracha. Same same.

This is part 1 of my new Engraving series. One of my favorite Muay Thai fighters is Aikpracha Meenayothin (1). He is known for his aggressive style of marching his opponents down with violent knees and hateful elbows.

Engraving Method

By far one of the best book that I find to be invaluable for amplifying performance is Daniel Coyle's- The Little Book of Talent. It's a must have for anyone trying to get better at their craft. It offers 52 real world tested tid bits for improving training. Better training means better performance.

There are a few tips from the book that I use regularly at every training session, but for the purpose of this post I want to go over Tip #2 "Engraving".

Muay Thai Doesn't Have Good Hands?

Go ahead and use my gloves.

Some fight fans are comparing boxing's punching methods and standard tactics against Muay Thai. Making the sweeping assumption that Muay Thai fighters don't have good hands (punching techniques).
One can generalize that some of boxing's technical cues e.g., torque from the legs and hips, can transfer well to all striking combat sports. Unfortunately not all of boxing's basics should be adopted for Muay Thai.

Being a punch only sport, The sweet science does have a lot to offer if one wants to optimize their punching mechanics. Unfortunately, some of those mechanical principals can get you in trouble. For example, western boxing's basic stance (1). I'm not saying it's impossible to fight Muay Thai in a boxing stances but your chances of getting leg kicked or swept will dramatically increase.

Sit-ups. A Story of Bum Burns and Raspberry Ass.

Hairy Ass will be covered in a different post

Thai trainers recommend that all Nak Muays perform tons of sit-ups. Being born with the male version of a J Lo booty, I was constantly suffering from a blister on my tail bone that hurt with every sit-up. AKA Raspberry Ass Burn.

I had enough, wanting to end this suffering I did what any other 'Murican would of done when dealing with a problem. No, not hire a lawyer and sue. I Googled It.

Thoughts on Raja Fight Vs Daniel Hadfield Sept/1/13

Photo by Josh Lewis.

Sept 1st 2013 Rajadamnerm Stadium

I fought Daniel Hadfield (England) from 13 Coins Gym. He fought one of my team mates about a month ago and supposedly from what my team mates were saying it was a pretty even match until Hadfield KOed him in the 4th round with knees to the body. My coach thought we would make a great match up, so he booked us to fight on Sept 1st, Raja Stadium at 74 kg (163 lbs).

Deloading for Fight Training

Green means GO, GO, GO!

I'm schedule to fight at Lumphini July 13th at 74 kg. I'm currently weighing a chubby 80.6 kg, which I'm planning to lose at a steady rate so as to not suffer with a sauna suit. As of now I'm using this week up until June 24th for maintenance training or commonly known to weight lifters as deload week (1).

Blistered Knuckle Care. Part 1

Windex and drank me some Tussin

Think you're in the wrong sport because a little blister is holding you back? The constant pounding can cause a series of pain, besides the thumb you jammed while mimicking Chuck Lidell's punch. Keep in mind you are causing trauma to your hands. This can eventually lead to other injuries such as boxers fracture, inflammation, or tears to ligaments and cartilage. Compared to fractures and tears, blisters seem like a blessing but, the sharp sting of pain can ruin your punching form, which can possibly create bad habits.

Rinsing as a Pre Workout Snack Hack?

If you're looking for a quick pre workout snack you might benefit from rinsing your mouth with carbs. 30-15 mins prior to training you basically should ingest straight up simple carbs. Unless you're into having a full belly while training & farting your way through a session.

Negative Visions

Shadow boxing before a fight

Imagining your performance a few days before your fight can help you keep those nerves at bay but, what about the negative thoughts that creep up every now and then? Should you just brush them away or accept them?