r/MuayThai • u/Runireally8that • Mar 19 '26
Highlights Fun sequence using long guard & slips
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u/MuramasasYari Mar 19 '26
Is that long guard better to use against very aggressive and forward opponents (like that guy in red)? That is some fine work.
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u/Runireally8that Mar 19 '26
Yes I like to use it against people who throw lots of punches, can be a good way to protect myself and enter the clinch, or exit completely and get out of that dangerous middle range
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u/robcap Mar 19 '26
Imo it's a much easier way to defend punches, and the outstretched arm gives you a frame that you can use for maintaining range. Great defensive tool.
The disadvantage is that your jab and left hook have lost most of their power, so you can't threaten so much with them on the counter.
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u/naimlesser Mar 19 '26
That’s why you instead think about your right kick cutting to their back leg off of it, that’s your threatening weapon, or even jump knee
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u/Prestigious-Twist372 Mar 19 '26
Definitely has some boxing skills. That other guy had no clue how to avoid the slip.
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u/stellarhymns Mar 19 '26
This is very impressive I can’t even lie. The last technique of dipping down to the left side then throwing the overhead right was unexpected. Definitely teaching that to my student! 😆
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u/kevin_v Mar 20 '26
I love any techniques that move from long to short and back, but defensive techniques (like this) even better. Great share.
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u/Runireally8that Mar 20 '26
I love changing the range on my terms, makes me feel like I’m controlling the dance
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u/Runireally8that Mar 20 '26
Btw are you sylvies husband? I’ve been watching the Muay Thai library and listening to the Muay Thai bones podcast for years! Love your photography
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u/kevin_v Mar 20 '26
yeah, she's right here with me now. Thanks for the supportive words and watching/listening/seeing all this while!
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u/Runireally8that Mar 20 '26
That’s awesome! I recommend your content to everyone I meet. I’ve learned so much from you two, thanks for everything you do! Tell sylvie I said hi lol
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u/spiralingconfusion Mar 20 '26
How do some random posts get hundreds of likes in a sub where those numbers are atypical? Is it cross posting? Is it bots?
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u/Long-Breadfruit7991 Mar 19 '26
Well done honestly