Balance and Stability When Blocking

Muay Thai die-hards are taught to block oncoming kicks with our shin. But if you take a look at the rules from the popular governing bodies here in NJ, NY, or PA (WKA, ABC, USMTA, etc...) there is no specification for what a block against kicks should look like. 

Building Stronger Muay Thai Kick Blocking

When it comes to Muay Thai, kicks must be blocked with your shin so that your opponent won't score. However, raising your knee against a kick isn't always enough if your opponent is kicking right through your shin or off balancing you. Here's how to strengthen your blocks so you don't look weak to the judges.

Ankle Openers for Muay Thai Teeps

One of the biggest problems I faced when I started Muay Thai was poor plantar flexion (pointing your foot out). I also see it in some of my newer students.

Back then, during a sparring class, I threw a teep and missed my partner. My coached yelled at me to point my foot. I fired again and missed. "He heard you yell it and stepped back," I thought to myself in frustration as the round continued.

The Right Way to Get Back to Muay Thai Training After Time Off

Getting back into shape is a bit harder than starting. If you had to take some time off from your training here are a couple tips to help you get back into shape.

How To Perform The Kettlebell Pull Over

The PullOver is a great exercise that targets the serratus, chest, and lat muscles. Here's how to perform with the kettlebell.

Two Hand Clean and Squat w/ Kettlebell

The clean is an exercise in which you must perform with explosiveness. 

How To

1. Deadlift kettlebell.
2. Explosively drive hips forward to standing position, high pull kettlebell and switch grip from handle to the horn. 
3. With a proud chest and a straight back, squat down. 
4. Go as low as you can without rounding your back or tucking your hips. 
5. Explode back up to standing position.
6. Release the bell to hang position; arms straight, holding bell by the handle
7. Repeat for desired reps

How To Do A Deficit Push Up

The push up is a true and tested exercise when it comes to upper body pushing strength. Build bigger and stronger pushing muscles with this full range of motion variation of the pushup.

Kettlebell Workout Routine (March 22-25)

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Kettlebell Get Up Sit Up

Learning how to get up is going to be vital if you're looking for longevity in your fitness routine. Here's a quick How-To for The GetUp Sit Up, one of my favorite core/abdominal movements. This can be done with a kettlebell, dumbbell, medicine ball, a full grown dog or your baby brother.

This is the 1st and 2nd part of the Turkish Get Up (TGU) and a good regression to increase the weight you'd typically use in the TGU. 

This is a staple in our Kettlebell Strength & Conditioning Classes. Try it at home or be an action taker and join our kick starter program (http://www.acumenathletics.com/p/kettlebells-strength.html)

I hope you find this video useful towards your Muay Thai training. Don't forget to leave a comment with any of your questions and share this video with your teammates.

Best to your training,

Danny Millet

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Body Block Hook Into Up Elbow Counter. Muay Thai Boxing Drill

It's a great feeling to land a solid punch to the body but what about being on the receiving end of it?

In this drill, we block the pad holders L/R hook to the body with our elbows and answer back with an up elbow.

Same drill but I'm looking for a difference in the timing. In the first half, you block and then reply with the same side up elbow. In the 2nd half, you go right into your same side up elbow as soon as you feel the pad hit you. This way you'll deliver a counter.

Try it out and let me know how it worked out for you.