Muay Thai Cherng Mad 15 Cherng (the tricks of fists)
07/15 PRALAK HAM PON : The uppercuts
The boxer steps the right foots close to the opponent, and throws the right uppercut up to the heart or the abdomen or the rib of the opponent. This is used for attack which, is close up to the body and used for defense immediately attacked.
To protect : wipe the punch to the left by the left arm, twist the body to the right, turn the side to the opponent and hold on to the left elbow to guard the left rib.
To counter : throw the left knee to the rib or the abdomen of the opponent, if the boxer is a left handed fighter, reverse the descriptions from right to left.
Uppercuts are the only punch that it's safe to throw with either hand. But, that is only if you are throwing them from the inside. An uppercut thrown from the outside is very bad mistake to make. It leaves you vulnerable to numerous counters. I cannot stress enough that if you are going to throw an uppercut, throw it from the inside! Like the other punches, you don't only use your arm when throwing an uppercut. The power from an uppercut comes from the lifting motion, and you lift with your legs. You use very little arm movement. Bringing your hand back to throw and uppercut leaves you very vulnerable. So remember to use your legs to get the desired power. Uppercuts can be very dangerous, because they are hard to see coming if you throw them right. If your opponent has his head down, looking at your feet, an uppercut is a very effective punch. Following a right uppercut with a left hook is one of the best combinations you can throw.
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
