Biomechanics of Technique2024-08-05T11:31:58+01:00

Muay Thai Mechanics – Sharpen Your Technique & Develop KO Power…

This category specifically breaks down Muay Thai techniques, and shows you how to make them stronger and more powerful.

  • To develop a devastating Muay Thai elbow, that ends fights, you've got to watch this video! GET THE 4-WEEK TRAINING PLAN From Elbow to Hellbow! In this episode, I’m going to breakdown one of [...]

  • Who wouldn't want to teep like Buakaw?! There are many ways to throw a teep in Muay Thai, with different tactical objectives. But my favourite version is the aggressive teep, designed to stamp your opponent off balance! And [...]

  • Saenchai is a Muay Thai living legend, and his trademark moves are based on a particular athletic foundation that he’s naturally exploited to awesome effect. Saenchai is an elastic animal! He’s super efficient at storing and returning elastic energy [...]

Everything in this category…

  • You know the drill. Kettlebell complexes until your palms rip off, medicine ball slams with ten seconds of rest, push-up ladders until you collapse. You leave every Muay Thai strength training session wrecked, and your power hasn't improved in [...]

  • I've always been prone to overzealous "Muppetry". My wife Deborah has an instinctive eye-roll response every time I display this habit. Although I've tempered this behaviour over time, it's still part of me. Case in point: When I first [...]

  • What if I told you fighting ability isn't random – and it can be engineered? As both a fighter and an engineer, I've realised something fascinating about fighter development... There are five hidden laws that determine whether a fighter [...]

  • Muay Thai has this uncanny way of showing you exactly who you are. No filters, no BS – just raw truth. When I chatted with Paul Banasiak about this very thing, it was obvious: Muay Thai isn't just another [...]

  • Ever wonder why some fighters look completely unfazed… even when they're eating clean KO shots? It’s not just that they’ve got a chin. And it’s not just experience either. There’s a secret most people miss—and it’s all to do [...]

  • There's a secret to advanced Muay Thai footwork. A hidden rhythm in every fight that no one talks about—if you’re not controlling it, your opponent is. They’re "stealing your step", keeping you reacting instead of attacking on your terms. [...]

  • Ever feel like you’re a step behind in sparring? Is your Muay Thai footwork letting you down? You throw a combo, step in, and suddenly—bam! You’re off balance, eating a counter. Or worse, your opponent angles off, and you’re [...]

  • Have you ever watched an elite Muay Thai fighter and thought, “They make it look so effortless”? It’s not just their technique or strategy that sets them apart—it’s their balance. You see, balance isn’t just about staying upright. In [...]

  • If you're serious about dominating the Muay Thai clinch, you've got to go beyond random training and focus on what truly moves the needle. Too often, fighters add bits and pieces of technique or strength work here and there, [...]

  • Looking to boost your speed without all the fancy gear? Pogos are your answer. No hurdles, agility ladders, or kit—just you and the floor. This powerful plyometric move taps into the fast stretch-shortening cycle of your calves and Achilles [...]

  • In this first episode, we begin looking at how scientific skills training for fighters can accelerate your Muay Thai skill development by answering two fundamental questions: What’s the quickest way to learn a new Muay Thai skill with the [...]

  • I've always been able to take a body shot. A bulletproof core has always been my superpower. It allowed me to become a dominant Muay Khao fighter, completely unfazed by trading the heaviest of knees in the clinch... Confident [...]

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