Developing Technical Skills In Muay Thai, initially you learn the basic stance, leg work, and basic techniques. Once you have acquired a certain degree of skill, you start learning an initial set of counter techniques. In the course of your athletic career, step by step you add more counters, feints, and traditional techniques to your repertoire. Keep in mind that you have to continue training in the techniques you have mastered. That way, your techniques will get faster and stronger, and your timing will improve. The aim is to use these techniques instinctively in a competition. A well-rounded Muay Thai athlete must be able to carry out attacking techniques swiftly and with power. You must also have mastered a selection of defense and counter techniques against all possible attacks by your opponent. In addition, advanced fighters must also have some feints and traditional techniques in their repertoire. In a fight you must study your opponent’s maneuvers. If you identify shortcomings, wait for your chance to exploit them. Don’t always use the same techniques; be variable. Mislead your opponent with feints so that he opens his guard and you can launch an effective attack. Use Muay Boran techniques to surprise your opponent and to deliver effective strikes. Wait for the opportunity to use a knockout technique to put a rapid end to the match.
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