FuckedElbow-Muay

Sylvies clinch work is great. The technique i explained is very similar to a basic clinch, i'm sure you will figure it out

No worries! If you are unsure of the hand positioning in the clinch with this move, i can try to find some or maybe take a picture of it, it is a bit difficult to explain and understand movement correctly through text.

I'm not sure about Sylvies approach to this, and can't really relate since i ain't that short, but i might have a small tip on closing the distance relatively safely in order to use knees.. It might be a bit clumsy to explain this in text, but i'll try. Try to push your opponent away with a teep, then follow up with a jab, you don't have to hit them with the jab, this is mainly to measure distance and maybe make them shell up a bit, then close the distance with a knee feint with your left knee, use the movement as you put your left foot on the ground again, step to the right of your opponent and try to grab them. Left hand upside down behind their neck, right arm on the outside of their bicep, use your strength to push their head downwards as you would in a normal clinch. If you do this fast enough, you will have very good controll of their body and they are in a pretty vulnerable position to take left knees in the stomach. When they try to push you away, you are also in a pretty good position to follow of with a sweep with your right leg as they step back, you will have maybe a second or so to do this as they gain their composure again, and you are still in the dominant position. I don't know how much you will understand of this as it is in text, but this has worked pretty good for me against taller opponents. But it is of course not withouts it's risks, every move is possible to counter. You might want to try this in a shadowbox routine before you apply it to sparring.

How on fucking earth is this related to Muay-Thai? Moderators, cleanup on aisle five pretty please

Yeah, this is certainly possible. Thanks! I just like the idea of a training camp pre-fight because of focus and getting more "locked in".. Do you know of any high level gyms in europe you would recommend?

It may hinder you with full contact kicks on pads and heavy bag, but if you don't kick full force while it's still healing, i guess you would be okay, but i would strongly recommend consulting with a physical therapist about your current ability and healing process.. Recovery sucks on it's own, and putting alot of strain and force on your ankle might make your recovery process longer and put you out of commission again.. Again, i would recommend consulting with a physical therapist, but if you do not, and start Muay-Thai, i would recomend kicking with mainly technique in mind and not kicking full force, explain your injury to your trainer, and talk to your sparring partner about your injury, most level headed people will respect that, sparring should never be full force anyway. I have trained with lot's of injuries, how wise it is is certainly up for debate, but i have had focus on not exposing the injury to too much stress and letting it somewhat heal. I for example only kicked with my left leg for two months. (Do not recommend, but it is certainly doable) Again, speak to a doctor or physical therapist before starting, a few weeks or maybe a month more of recovery is nothing, train calisthenics and shadowbox in the meantime, but you do what you feel is best for you

Thanks alot! Very thorough and informative article, great read. Now off to buy Lewis Pugh's book! It's always great to read Sylvie's insights and experiences in Muay-Thai, i had missed this one, so thanks again!

Iv'e done a regime at home where i do 300 knees or more each day on the bag. I wonder if i should keep doing it, or slow down a bit? I hold the bag in a clinch position and lower my feet back to a clinch position for each knee done, i try to keep the technique somewhat correct, but i do it with pretty high intensity, as it is pretty good for cardio. I get a bit carried away sometimes, and smash the bag pretty hard with my knees, usually 150 in a row before a small break.. But i have noticed i feel a bit fucked in my knees sometimes, not injury prone i think, but a bit sore, to the point where it's kind of annoying sometimes. Should i have a rest day for it in between, maybe? My current workload is pretty high for a guy that haven't been in good shape for a long time yet (3 months of hard work ish) Some friends of my mine says i have to slow down with my workouts so i don't get injured(not fighters) but i feel like i have to work pretty hard to get where i want to, but at the same time i don't want a sudden big injury to slow down my progress.. Thanks!

Hi, i have a general question concerning Muay-Thai training camps, are there any serious ones in Europe at all? I know there are some for kickboxing in the Netherlands, but that's not interesting to me or what i aim for. I have found some regarding Muay-Thai in google searches, but what iv'e found seem to be only "retreats" with Muay-Thai on a level compareable to fitness-boxing, yoga or mindfullness.. So what i look for, but can't seem to find anywhere, are camps similar to those in Thailand. Grueling, high-intensity workouts with trainers who have actually fought and don't just do this as a hobby/fitness regime. A place where you can actually grow, improve technique and build strength and gas-tank with high intensity, not a vacation... No hate whatsoever to those who do fitness-boxing and attend retreats like these, i just find it VERY ODD that there ain't any training camps like those in Thailand out there, or perhaps i haven't looked good enough?.. Appericiate all responses, thank you!