Muay Thai and Kickboxing at home | Level 2 (English)

Apply a defensive theory against side punches and uppercuts by linking the biceps to the forearm to guard the head and sides, with the chin protected by the shoulder.

Defend uppercuts by maintaining a guard position, chin down, elbows in, return to fighting stance, and use an open guard to catch and counter uppercuts with strong, short blocks.

Learn torso punch protection through elbow guards and a unified forearm guard, twisting the torso, guarding the face and belly, and defending against straight punches by locking elbows and forearms.

Protect against low kicks with a raised guard and leg-position choices; step back into stance, press weight on the front leg, or catch the leg for a straight punch counter.

Protect against kicks by twisting the body and deflecting with the forearm to the torso. Trap and lock the leg, then counter with a straight punch while guarding the head.

Compare protective strategies in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and western boxing, noting how evades and bending differ by style. Knee and elbow strikes and clinch influence defense choices.

Train at home with an opponent and trainer using training equipment and gear, including focus mitts for speed and accuracy and boxing gloves for power and strength.

Master focus mitts training for at-home Muay Thai and kickboxing, learning proper grip, punching combos, hooks, uppercuts, and fighting stance with practical drills you can do anywhere.

Master focus mitts training by avoiding common mistakes: keep mitts compact and close, avoid pushing too hard, and prioritize accuracy over power with firm, stable arms.

Focus mitts training progression moves from one-punch sets to two-punch and three-punch combinations, incorporating jab, straight punch, hooks, uppercuts, and footwork.

Master focus mitts progression with triple punching combos, including straight punches, hooks, and uppercuts, while refining guard, footwork, stance, and southpaw variations for distance control.

Practice focus mitts drills at home and make them a homework routine; invite fighter friends and other practitioners to repeat the training in the dining room to build skills.

Master a static warm-up routine you can use before your active training for Muay Thai and kickboxing at home, level 2.

Master straight punch defense with guard blocking and inside/outside variations and short motions. Keep eyes on the opponent, twist the shoulder girdle to slip inside and outside, protecting your chin.

Practice defensive strategies and techniques to parry straight punches. Use footwork to move and protect your head, adjusting to inside or outside angles.

Defend against side punches using armed guard and open-palm guard, protecting head and chin, avoiding space between forearms. Practice simple guards, squat dives with rotation, and catches on both sides.

Practice guarding against apricot punches with a tight guard, catching left and right uppercuts with the right palm, and keeping wrists pressed to the chest.

Master body punch defense with multiple guards and twists, keep hands by the head to protect face and chin, and roll the spine while defending left and right punches.

Learn to defend against low kicks with guard techniques, step backs, and catching moves, while maintaining head protection and a solid stance to counter and absorb kicks.

This lecture covers front kick defense techniques for Muay Thai and kickboxing at home, including parry, forearm guard, catching under the heel, and stepping back to create space.

Learn middle kick defense by guarding, catching, and stepping aside to reduce power, cover head and torso, and employ knee-elbow guards.