Muay Thai Cherng Mad 15 Cherng (the tricks of fists)
02/15 PRAPAI LOM SINGKORN
The boxer throws the straight right punch and twists the body by that punch, stepping the right foot forwards (the boxer must consider about the distance); the target is the chin or the heart of the opponent. This trick used for attack, defense or escape (if for attack use both left and the right alternately)
To protect : brushes it with the fist or the arm which in the front, If the boxer is a right handed, fighter use the left fist or the left arm, to wipe the punch out to the left side.
To counter : throws the tiptoe to the opponent's abdomen to prevent the punch, if the boxer is a left handed fighter do opposite.
- The straight punch, also known as 'Phaprai Lom Singkhon,' is one of the heaviest punches in all of Muay Thai. It can be used in attack and defense. If used properly, it can stop your opponent right in his tracks. However, if used at the wrong moment it may put a boxer in a difficult situation because if the punch misses the target the boxer will have wasted a lot of energy and will be left exposed to a counter attack.
- The strength of this punch comes from moving the foot forward and from the transfer of force from the leg to the moving body and finally to the fist. To further enhance the power in this punch the boxer must twist his hips, waist, and shoulder while punching. The result is a very powerful blow that draws upon (a) the boxer's weight, (b) the muscles of the feet, legs, hips, waist, and shoulders, and (c) the proper technique in releasing the punch for its forcefulness.
- For a right-handed boxer, the basic stance is with the left foot forward. From this stance, the left foot slides forward. At the same time, the boxer pushes off the ball of the right foot, pushing his body forward. Next, the boxer should turn his hips and right shoulder toward the opponent, twisting the waist simultaneously. Pivot around the torso, straighten the right arm, and release the punch. When releasing the punch, the fist can be either at a right angle, open, or closed, with the arm fully extended and the elbow locked as the target is hit. To ensure maximum efficiency, the fist must be in a straight line as if punching through a wall. Maximum power is achieved once the left shoulder is in line with the hips at the completion of the punch.
- Note that the chin should be tucked in at all times, and the head should move from right to left along with the punch. Do not lower the left arm while delivering the punch as this will expose the body to counter attack by the opponent. Do not show in advance, by moving your hand backward, that you are going to throw a straight punch. After delivering the straight punch the fist must be returned quickly to the guard up position.
- There are also two other versions of the straight punch. First, there is the straight punch throwing the whole body. This straight punch uses the force of gravity thrown in the perpendicular plane. The boxer throws himself forward and the momentum of his falling body is added to the punch making it very powerful. To practice this punch, start by standing at ease with guards up. Then move either foot forward and use the rear leg to push the body forward, similar to falling forward, towards the target. The momentum from this movement is transferred to the arm and fist, giving the punch its characteristic power.
- The other version of the straight punch is the over the shoulder straight punch. This punch is released by a sudden jerking and twisting of the body. It derives its power solely from the muscles and is less powerful than the other versions of the straight punch. It is best used in close fights and emergencies. To practice this punch, when a punch is thrown with the left hand, the right hand is automatically jerked backwards. As a result, the muscles of the shoulder, back, stomach, waist, and the two legs will work together transferring the weight from one side of the body to the other. This twist of the body prepares one for an over the shoulder punch with the right hand. This twist should be practiced so that one is comfortable throwing the over the shoulder punch using the twist of the body and the corresponding transfer of body weight as the source of the punch's power.
Defending
- Protect with the fists and move away.
- Lower the body.
- Brush to the left.
- Brush to the right.
- Counter with a kick.
- Counter with a punch.
- Move to the side and thrust kick.
- Move to the side and knee.
- Move to the side and elbow.
- Move to the side and kick.
Note
Cherng Muay means methods of the usage of fists, feet, knees and elbows (in Muay Thai art) as the skills of attack defense. Cherng Muay are divided into four methods (4 Cherng);
- Cherng Mad 15 Cherng
- Cherng Sok 24 Cherng
- Cherng Khao 11 Cherng
- Cherng Thao 15 Cherng
