Video: Muay Thai Basics for Beginners - An Introduction to the Guard, Stance and Rhythm by Muay Thai PROS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The Thai stance is upright with weight on the back leg, ready to check or teep. Rhythm keeps you relaxed and ready.
3 key details
- Weight mostly on the rear leg, lead foot light.
- Hands high, elbows tucked.
- Rock gently in rhythm; don't bounce high.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance hold
- 2:00Rhythm rocking
- 2:00Step forward and back
- 3:00Rhythm into teeps and checks
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Keep knees slightly bent.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
