MikeCote

Thank you so much! I watched even more of the videos and tried some more at advanced sparring. The switch step backwards while they attack to angle off or quarter turn in the new direction is incredible. While coming forward I used the lateral movement at 45 degree angles to set up kick and new angles for marching and getting my gloves on their gloves to push them to the side. It helps a lot since I’m not as tall and coming straight forward or backwards usually results in me getting lit up. So thank you so much Sylvie

I’ve been using the gallop more thanks to Sylvia’s amazing video content. It works incredibly for me but I have a technical question. I notice Yodkhunpon will start his gallop from further away to cut people off and land kicks or elbows to close the distance. I also see that Namsaknoi does a similar one but he sort of switches his stance more going towards the outside of his attacker on either side. However every time I watch Namsaknoi fight he doesn’t seem to do it much until he’s close or it’s very subtle. But in his video with Sylvie he shows a much more gliding stance switching version. Is there a reason you can’t sort of enter this way from further away switching stances and cutting angles or is this only something to do when you’re already pretty close? I’ve used it both ways to great success but only against moderate to low level competitors. I’m not sure if it’s application changes as well with skill and circumstance. thank you for reading -Mike (photos below aren’t the best screen grabs but I wanted to show the one she shows switching stance gallop from further away. This is the one I like the most)

I attached a picture for context. But as a average height clincher I get in a side clinch a lot as a dominant position against taller fighters. I transition usually from my lock behind their neck to this once their arm gets through. I love this! ……………… My question regards a similar position I get in that works but I’m not sure if it’s due to lack of experience on my some partners. Sometimes if I’m put in a full clinch by a taller person. I put my hands overlapped on their chin to post and push to make space. Like a lot of people do. BUT. I noticed I’ve had luck hitching one hand around my wrist and pushing on the chin and face. It locks their longer arms (with gloves on especially) around my neck and pushes their head back ( and to an angle) so they can do much and their stomach is exposed. So I can knee freely and push their head back while their arms are almost stuck. This as well helps me transition into the side clinch from the picture. I was wondering if this is a common lock position I just don’t know about or if this is a bad idea and I should stop. Thank you for reading - Mike

Question for Sylvie! When you made the transition to Southpaw….I’m assuming all of your orthodox combos and strikes had a natural flow to them because that was first for you. ..Im wondering how long it took to get a that natural flow in your Southpaw stance? Also, if you have any tips on the transition other constant practice in southpaw. Either way thank you for reading this. Have an amazing day! - Mike C.

Thank you so much! This is just the information I needed.

Hey everyone! I’m having my first amateur fight in January.! Been doing MT for about 7 years. I’m right hand dominant but left eye dominant because my right eye has very poor vision. I learned orthadox first for four years but then spent the two year trying southpaw. I have huge strengths in both. I was wondering if in your opinion if It’s essential my left eye is forward because it has better vision? Is southpaw a viable option as well or a big no no because of it? Thank you

Thank you so much . My original styles utilized where mostly backfoot and teep oriented with some muay mat training as well. So I’m very familiar with using my teep as often as my jab. I’m going to watch these, take your advice and get to work! -Mike

This is a question for shorter inside fighters or anyone who marches opponents down. My names Mike. I’m new to the forum and I’m an amateur Muay Thai fighter. I’m 5’9” and 150 Southpaw and I find the forward marching style extremely effective for me. However some are highly against switching stance often. There is the obvious danger of sweeps or getting caught in B range. Do you feel the march is less effective because of constant stance switching?