Traditional Muay Thai (Chaiya) against rapid punches
Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 7:29 pm
I mentioned in another thread that most (not all, of course) CMAists do not know how to deal with flurries of punches to the head, and that the typical application training taught in most CMA systems usually begin with some form of compliant wrist or arm contact, or against sloppy unrealistic attacks.
In contrast, Muay Chaiya, a traditional Muay Thai system from southern Thailand, seems to have effective techniques as well as a reflexive training method that teaches students how to handle fast punches to the head.
Starting at around 1:47
P.S. Notice how the techniques and drills they practice are directly applicable in sparring or fighting. When they fight, they look like...well...Muay Chaiya fighters. No boxing or kickboxing.
In contrast, Muay Chaiya, a traditional Muay Thai system from southern Thailand, seems to have effective techniques as well as a reflexive training method that teaches students how to handle fast punches to the head.
Starting at around 1:47
P.S. Notice how the techniques and drills they practice are directly applicable in sparring or fighting. When they fight, they look like...well...Muay Chaiya fighters. No boxing or kickboxing.