Moves
Every move combos are built from.
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- Lead
- Orthodox left, Southpaw right
- Rear
- Orthodox right, Southpaw left
Punches
- Jab1Straight punch off the lead hand; the range-finder that starts most combinations.
- Cross2Straight power punch off the rear hand, driven by hip rotation.
- Lead Hook3Horizontal punch off the lead hand, elbow up, turning the lead hip through.
- Rear Hook4Horizontal punch off the rear hand; shorter range, big power.
- Lead Uppercut5Rising punch off the lead hand, best in close where straight punches jam.
- Rear Uppercut6Rising power punch off the rear hand, driven from the legs.
- OverhandLooping rear punch over the top of the opponent's guard.
- Body JabJab to the midsection; changes levels and draws the guard down.
- Body CrossStraight rear punch to the body, dipping the level as you throw.
- Lead Body HookHook to the ribs or liver off the lead hand; a classic fight-ender.
- Rear Body HookHook into the body off the rear hand, dug in under the elbows at close range.
Kicks
- Lead KickRoundhouse off the lead leg, usually with a small step or switch to load it.
- Rear KickThe signature Muay Thai weapon: rear roundhouse driven through with the hip.
- Lead Low KickLow roundhouse off the lead leg into the inside or outside of the thigh.
- Rear Low KickChopping rear kick into the opponent's lead thigh; wins fights round by round.
- Lead Body KickLead roundhouse into the ribs or open side.
- Rear Body KickRear roundhouse into the ribs, thrown like swinging a bat through the target.
- Lead Head KickHigh lead roundhouse to the head, usually off a step or switch to load it.
- Rear Head KickHigh rear roundhouse to the head, usually set up behind the hands.
- Switch KickQuick switch of the feet to fire the lead leg with rear-leg power.
- Lead Side KickLinear kick with the blade of the lead foot, driven into the midsection to stop an advance.
- Rear Side KickRear-leg side kick, turning the hip over for a longer, heavier stopping kick.
Knees
- Lead KneeStraight knee off the lead leg, driving the hip forward.
- Rear KneeStraight knee off the rear leg; spear it through the midsection.
- Switch KneeSwitch the feet and drive the lead knee with the momentum of the swap.
- Lead Side KneeCurving lead knee that arcs around into the ribs or thigh, usually from the clinch.
- Rear Side KneeCurving rear knee arcing into the open side, driven with a hip twist from the clinch.
- Lead Jumping KneeLeap and drive the lead knee up; a staple of Thai-camp bag conditioning.
- Rear Jumping KneeLeap off the lead leg and spear the rear knee up through the middle.
Elbows
- Lead Horizontal ElbowHorizontal slashing elbow (sok ti) off the lead side, thrown at close range. Called simply as the elbow of that side.
- Rear Horizontal ElbowHorizontal rear elbow (sok ti) across the jaw or brow. Called simply as the elbow of that side.
- Lead Uppercut ElbowRising lead elbow (sok ngat) up the middle, splitting the guard.
- Rear Uppercut ElbowRising rear elbow (sok ngat) driven up off the back leg, under the chin.
- Lead Over-the-Top ElbowCircular lead elbow (sok tong) looping over the opponent's guard and dropping onto the brow.
- Rear Over-the-Top ElbowCircular rear elbow (sok tong) thrown over the top with full hip rotation behind it.
- Lead Downward ElbowChopping lead elbow (sok sap) driven straight down, often after pulling the head.
- Rear Downward ElbowChopping rear elbow (sok sap) dropped down onto the head or collarbone line.
- Lead Spinning ElbowSpin toward the rear shoulder and whip the lead elbow around (sok klap); high risk, fight-ending reward.
- Rear Spinning ElbowSpin toward the lead shoulder and land the rear elbow with full rotation behind it (sok klap).
Teeps
Defence
- Lead CheckLift the lead shin to block an incoming kick.
- Rear CheckLift the rear shin to block a kick aimed at the back leg or open side.
- Lead CatchCatch an incoming kick under the lead arm to control and counter.
- Rear CatchCatch an incoming kick under the rear arm to control and counter.
- Lead SweepSweep the standing leg with your lead leg, typically off a caught kick.
- Rear SweepSweep the standing leg with your rear leg or turn them over from the clinch.
- Lead ParryDeflect a straight punch off line with a small lead-hand movement.
- Rear ParryDeflect the jab across with the rear hand, opening the counter down the middle.
- Slip LeadSlip the head to your lead side, outside their jab.
- Slip RearSlip the head to your rear side, outside their cross.
- Lead BlockCover with the lead glove and forearm to absorb a strike.
- Rear BlockPress the rear arm tight to the head to absorb a hook or high kick.
- Lead Body BlockLead knee up to the inside of the lead elbow so shin and arm form one barrier against a kick to the ribs.
- Rear Body BlockRear knee up to the inside of the rear elbow, closing the open side against a kick to the ribs.
- Lead High BlockLead arm pressed tight to the head, turning slightly away so a head kick lands on arm and shoulder.
- Rear High BlockRear hand to the back of the head, arm snug against the skull, taking a head kick on the arm.
- Cross CheckBring the lead leg across the body to block a kick aimed at the rear leg or the far ribs.
- Push BlockCatch a kick or knee midway with the near arm and push off the chest to rob its momentum.
- Body CheckPlace a leg across their hips to stop a knee or kick and force distance back between you.
- Lean BackShift the weight to the rear leg and lean the head and body out of range of a kick or punch.
- Weave LeadDip under the hook and come up on your lead side, in position to counter.
- Weave RearDip under the hook and come up on your rear side, loading the power hand.
Movement
- Step Out LeadStep off line to your lead side, out of the line of fire.
- Step Out RearStep off line to your rear side, angling toward their open side.
- Pivot LeadPivot on the lead foot, swinging toward your lead side to change angle.
- Pivot RearPivot on the lead foot, swinging toward your rear side, usually off a parry.
Feints
- Fake JabSell the jab with a jerk of the hips and a twitch of the lead hand, without throwing it, to open the low line.
- Fake CrossShow the rear hand to bring their guard up, then take whatever it leaves open below.
- Fake Low KickStart the low kick to drag their guard and weight down, then go high off the same rhythm.
- Fake High KickShow the kick high so their arms come up, then take the legs or the body underneath.
- Fake TeepLift the knee as if teeping to freeze them in place, then step in behind the reaction.