The twelve to six elbow, also known as the downward elbow chop (sok tong), is a dangerous strike from muay thai. It’s called the 12 to 6 because like the arms on a clock your elbow goes straight up and back down. Gravity helps add more force to this misunderstood strike. The 12-6 Elbow and … Read more How to Throw a Downward 12 to 6 Elbow
The cross, also known as the straight, is a power punch thrown with the dominant hand (right straight for orthodox and left for southpaws). It’s a longer range power punch with knockout potential. Cross Tips Do not load up or cock your punching hand. It telegraphs your punch and makes you vulnerable to a hook. … Read more How to Throw a Cross Punch
The teep, or thip, might be one of the most fundamental kicks in muay thai. It’s also one of the most underrated kicks in striking. At it’s most basic, the teep technique is performed by raising the front leg until the foot is just below the hip and then pushing it forward quickly. This forward … Read more How to Throw a Teep Kick
In stance, the jab is thrown by punching with the lead hand (left for orthodox stance and right for southpaw). It’s the first punch you learn, but like anything in martial arts it takes a lifetime to master. The jab is as versatile as a punch can be. Below I’ll outline different uses. This is … Read more How to Throw a Jab Punch
