10 Muay Thai Shadow Boxing Drills For Beginners

[@seanfagan]

What if you could stop feeling guilty about skipping workouts? There’s something you should see… tinyurl.com/MuayThaiAtHome 🥊

[@Asian-EG]

Why are you commenting this 4 years later 😭🙏

[@willkeyes8859]

Love how you explained in the beginning what a lefty should do. Most instructors completely ignore us lefties.

[@seanfagan]

I’ll have to make a whole southpaw series!

[@JessBess]

@@seanfagan yes please!

[@liambridges9479]

I'm a rightie and prefer southpaw ahah

[@oxymaiz5662]

@@liambridges9479 same as me im a right but I move better in southpaw feels more natural

[@liambridges9479]

@@oxymaiz5662 same haha, a lot of the time I find myself switching stance during rotations which can definitely be a complete throw off to whomever your sparring/fighting

[@alifbatah]

imagine being quarantined in a place like that 😍

[@seanfagan]

It’s a tough life

[@andrewlabit]

Ikr like ohhh noooo I get to die in paradise 😭 I've been to Phuket once. I miss it

[@r6guy]

@@seanfagan be sure to wear a mask while you are out and about.

[@seanfagan]

@@r6guy thanks

[@jazkravitzfuk19799]

Wow! That looks like paradise

[@daniellelarsen8277]

As a shy 37 yo mum of 3 with serious anxiety issues I recently started MT training at our local gym as a fun activity to help me get in shape, break the "anxiety" barriers and build my self confidence; and now I'm addicted! I find your videos so on point, accurate and easy to follow, and they really help me keep busy at home and in the gym as we are sadly losing our trainer and classes are being cancelled soon 😭💔 Thanks so much and please don't stop!

[@seanfagan]

That is so incredible! I’m glad you were able to push pat your anxiety and find Muay Thai 😎 thanks so much for your support! Keep training hard 👊🙏

[@thevirus7368]

"If you're going through hell keep going". - Winston Churchill. Keep it up and good luck 👍

[@joeysanchez5926]

Same reason. Agoraphobia and panic disorder.

[@jaydesantiago281]

I have severe anxiety myself and still thinking about trying muay thai so this was nice to see, good luck

[@joeysanchez5926]

@@jaydesantiago281 it seems to be helping plus the weight is just shedding off so that's a plus. But yeah I feel much better and like my old self.

[@andreasbjork9244]

I am 44 years young now. Did Muay thai from 16-28. After 28 I just let it go! 18 pro fights and 10 amateur. On Monday… this Monday! In 48 hours I am going to my first Muay thai training in 16 years! I am not! Going to try a comeback as a pro! Just thought that it’s something I feel comfortable with! And I need to take of 10-15 pounds. BUT! I’m so nervous! That I feel sick! Feel so out of shape and gun shy.. Just think of me on Monday and give me a prayer. Muay Thai is the most beautiful and awesome sport in the world! Thanks for putting these videos out brother. And it’s time for me to let that old warrior rise again. Blessings to you all! I wish you all the best! Love from A nervous old warrior! The video was fantastic 👑🙏

[@seanfagan]

Great story, Andreas. You're a warrior.

[@ChristisLord2023]

How's the training going?

[@Mr.chaos42]

@@ChristisLord20231 yearlater 💀

[@Silence.Z-oj3rl]

2 years later💀

[@emmalygray4572]

I've just started at 29 with boxing champions in the family because I want to keep and stay fit with heart conditions and scoliosis, it is a challenge but it's been awesome so far and I absolutely love it

[@Estuans]

I am 34 and have scarcely exercised in my life. I was and remain embarrassed about my lack of coordination, strength and athleticism, but joined a Muay Thai gym a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy it. I am very self conscious when it comes to shadow boxing because of my lack of technical skill and general fighting creativity and so I am grateful for this video a lot. It has really taken a lot of the mystery out of the process and given me a lot of good ideas to practise with, thank you

[@lasmluclasm3781]

I am sure you’re quite fit now my friend, if you have persevered with your training, I’m a real novice myself. Spent 20 years of my life drinking and smoking, now I am sober and have just begun my Muay Thai journey at the age of 32 (yes I did start drinking heavily at the age of 12)

[@seanfagan]

Here's a quick rundown of the drills: Basic Footwork Combo + Footwork Combo + Check/Defend Balancing Teep Teep, Teep, Check, Check Walking Knees Walking Teeps Upper Body Only Lower Body Only Defend + Counter If you want see some of these drills in action, I mix them in a variety of follow-along workouts in www.thefightersbody.com. You can also grab a free workout at www.nakmuaynation.com/fighter-workout

[@morganchan2465]

this channel is my favorite ! Just so you know~

[@RJ-ew7vj]

Made the side step very easy to understand, -weird question can you show the same thing from a different camera angle like from behind you so it'd be easier to mimic. Love the Video..!

[@taylortom2994]

sweet man! nice and simple and smooth. Keep up the good work!

[@pamu9366]

When you practice that exercise do you have any problems with body like for example joints pain or knee pain ???

[@lawrenceinsley4114]

Pa Mu are you having those problems? I ask because I take Muay Thai but I have chronic pain, maybe there is something else wrong that some kind of medicine will help

[@reach2prasanna]

I had this burning need to practice Muay Thai after my workout today and looked up for videos on KZbin and stumbled on yours. Now I am spending the last 20 minutes practicing. Thank you Sean.

[@EivinSukoi]

Excellent tutorial , I’ve been out from MMA due to age , knee joint injuries , and skin cancer , but My 8 years old daughter is ready for training , just ordered her Muay Thai leather gloves , a belly training belt pad , and Muay Thai pads ready to go for this summer . New sub , keep on coming . Greetings from El Salvador .

[@gkhfbnhfvng]

Sad to hear you can't practice what you love. It's cool you help your daughter improve instead ❤

[@silverse_xyz]

Very nice man, will add this to the quarantine workout! Thanks and congrats for your work :)

[@seanfagan]

Nice, enjoy!

[@TianWho]

I had my first session of Muay Thai yesterday (zero martial arts experience). I’m glad I found this video so I can continue to practice fundamentals in between classes. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@aldawgs9817]

do you still do it? can we have an update?

[@TianWho]

@@aldawgs9817 absolutely, loving every second of it! I’m attending a Saenchai Yokkao seminar next month 💪🏾

[@luckyluck9259]

​@@TianWhoStill doing it?

[@Just1User]

In times of social distancing, this is pure gold. Thank you! Also as a advanced muay thai practicioner, it's always good to train the basics!

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help! Glad you liked it 👊🙏

[@mathuang95]

I have been training for years, and these drills look really good, specifically the defense and the teep drills. Excited to add these to my training.

[@positivevibes5456]

Just started taking Muay Thai for self defense. This is a great drill. It helped me a lot. Thank you so much. 😎

[@aldawgs9817]

any updates?

[@malekithsilverheart2357]

Just started Muay Thai. Will be using this and class lessons for when I’m at home.

[@gfdereus8967]

Perfect for going back to basics! Saving my sanity one video at a time 💪🏼

[@seanfagan]

That’s the hope 🙏

[@RogelioMartinez-gq1pj]

I recently just started muay thai training and since I'm new and have only gone to a couple classes I'm basically learning as I go but these exercises are prefect for getting a good foundation on what to work on outside of the gym so thank you for showing newbies like me!

[@craigbutler4786]

Man this is just what I need. I jumped in at the deep end and flew to Thailand last year (I live in Vietnam so no that far) and did a month long muay thai camp there. It definintely got me fitter than I've ever been, and broke my body more than ever, but I still lacked the fundamentals. I'll try these out tonight. Thanks!!

[@seanfagan]

Awesome stuff man, let me know how you like the drills!

[@mauxuwon6252]

Thank you Sean Fagan, for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world. I am a thai man and I live in Thailand. It has always been Farang{foreigner} who taught me Muay thai. You are a great teacher Thank YOU!!!

[@oppenheimerroberta7440]

Thank you this video is so great, I just started and felt so uncomfortable seeing others doing shadow boxing before the training and I was just standing there and did not really know what to do. Now I have things to practice comfortably. I felt so awkward this whole shadow boxing before

[@seanfagan]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@axvellch11]

Thanks Man , I Was Starting To Pick Up Interest In Self Defense And I Chose Muay Thai , Since It's Very Flexible :) Thanks For the Basic Drills

[@nonon0n0o]

Clean and clear lesson, love it. Thank you for making these videos from Phuket, Thailand.

[@seanfagan]

Glad you like them!

[@Eva.sadalmelik]

I just happened to come along this video, and I want to try some kind of self-defense class for a long time now. I have so much anger and bottled emotions in me that I thought letting it out in a safe way while learning a new thing might be a good option. Thanks a lot for this video. I will definitely try it out! I think this might keep me occupied for a few months before I remember all the movements. 😂 And it's amazing that I can start and practice at home. I am too shy to go to gym or any in person class. So this is just perfect! ❤

[@seanfagan]

Thank you for sharing. I'm glad I could help.

[@GreatOldOne999]

Man these drills, and the tips you are giving, are top notch. Really useful for all practitioners, not only for beginners! Very good job.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much! 👊🙏

[@beatsrockin]

These are really great drills for beginners. Not hard at all and I like how you did them all twice or three times. Thanks a lot!

[@ruderabbitgaming3776]

One of the best videos i've seen on YT for this. Awesome vis dude!

[@Mrjpleonardo]

Salute to you, sir, just followed the page, and I'm fully down to support and spread the energy. This is therapy and another way to stay active and alive. So once again, thank you.

[@cehinton]

Yep. All your stuff is solid, brother! Appreciate you being one of the teachers in my life.

[@seanfagan]

I appreciate your support Christopher!

[@jordan8293]

Thanks for this really notice a difference in my sparring already

[@seanfagan]

That’s awesome!

[@Freaky-videos]

Thanks!

[@haze9978]

I glad that u help out us lefties because I find that since most people are right hands some people may forget we have to move alot differently adleast in my opinion

[@fademusic1980]

Thanks man! As a TKD/Hapkido practitioner this is really helpful for expanding my striking drills

[@jarryregonil]

Just starting training Muay Thai. This is a great drill, especially during days that I cannot be in the gym due to work stuff.

[@drk355]

Since when did kratos teach muay thai?

[@seanfagan]

😂🤣

[@unknownguy757]

Well Kratos is god of war so he has to know some self defence moves

[@stevenhollinsworth8676]

Bruno Koloper yeah he needs to have the art of war before he is the god of war 🤓

[@andrewliu2895]

got that sparta teep

[@oasis7155]

@seanFagan great help.. Thanks

[@juliusdileta6161]

Awesome video alm 53 years old I practiced boxing for 6 years in my younger days .alm now practicing shito ryu karate this is a awesome work out

[@msftwong]

One of your best ones yet. This is great for self practicing when I am indoor under quarantine

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 🙏

[@Rine23]

Just a thought, but could you do a video on your diet/good food choices for this sport?

[@seanfagan]

I'll see what I can do!

[@voyageeats1409]

Lots of rice and fish 🐠

[@thatdudee5344]

@@voyageeats1409 thats what im on right now rice eggs steak fish veggies fruits

[@McJojolpr]

I practiced Thai boxing and Bokator myself, and if we talk about muya thay martial arts this is one of the best videos that you can learn about Thai boxing, I actually trained Muya Boran in it focusing on paralyzing and destroying the skeletal structure on the knee and elbow.

[@perfectblack2612]

Thanks for all the help bro

[@Iron-Bridge]

This is super useful for improving my striking skills solo. And you're a great instructor 👍

[@Aliniazi-y5u]

Best teacher i ever saw

[@isaacjlw]

Been doing these at work I started Muay Thai a little less than a month ago and our head coach mentions your channel after almost every class

[@Sasha-lg1ln]

Thank you sir! Felt depressed I'm going to work through these drills 🙏💚

[@seanfagan]

Have fun!

[@JahFighter.]

Yooo Ur technique is crispy AF. Man keep it flowing

[@seanfagan]

Thank you I appreciate the love 🙏

[@nateborden3260]

This is honestly ridiculously informative like damn bruh you a great teacher

[@AsteroidB6120]

Very helpful tutorial exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks you're the best!

[@jacobpicorro9440]

I think you are one of the best KZbin channel that focuses on muay thai, Thank you for these drills😊! You're like the JTV (Precision striking) channel of Muay Thai

[@seanfagan]

That means a lot! JT does a great job so I’m happy to be compared to him 👊🙏

[@rtordenskjold]

Hot diggety boss dawg!!! This was good. I haven't done this in years. Cool stuff Keep the good stuff coming boss dawg

[@seanfagan]

You got it. Thanks for the love!

[@rtordenskjold]

@@seanfagan Anytime brother. Stay safe

[@kidk007]

Using this one to do a quarantine workout with my kids. They’re all judokas and have been wanting to do basic striking. Thx!

[@seanfagan]

Awesome hope you enjoy!

[@aarontroycampingco8905]

Very informative. Thanks coach. I just starting to love the art of muay thai

[@ลือชัยซื่อตรง]

Muay Thai is everywhere. Muay Thai for everybody.

[@Mma-basement-215]

Honestly thank you I'm not embarrassed or ashamed to say I've been wanting to learn how to throw proper kicks but between work My Wife and Kids in life I don't have time to go to a gym to learn how to learn Muay Thai every summer I would stay at my dad's in Philly and he would have us in the boxing gym during the school year I go back to my mom's and I wrestled but that was from the age 13 to the age of 19 jiu jitsu and Muay Thai are the only two things I never got a chance to learn proper now with KZbin I bought myself a Muay Thai bag and I'm trying to learn the fundamentals of kicking and again I want to thank you

[@dilipkumaran2622]

This is great.. I like the surrounding. Looks peaceful for training

[@JimboVigilante]

I'm struggling with the teeps due to back surgery 3 months ago. Aside from that, great stuff! Really enjoyed that, I'd do it again

[@seanfagan]

Definitely ease into it. Also consider yoga!

[@tjtjmich16p]

I'll be turning 17 soon and I've always wanted to learn how to fight, I like the idea of mixing muay thai with kickboxing.

[@robertjohnson3448]

It's nice to see someone teaching proper knees.

[@coventrypunx1014]

Thank you - respect from the U.K

[@stephenlleeds]

Greatest Mauy teacher! Enjoyed your vids for a long time now.

[@Raffe_Ziyaan]

Alright, I have been doing this for a few days now. So imma write all my progress down Day #1 > Practiced drill 1 that is jab, cross, hook and uppercut. > Had a hard time learning the footwork. > Spend around an hour learning this, although not continuously but whenever I had the time to. > Got immensely better at Jab and Cross, decided to leave hook and uppercut for next day. > Practiced hitting at my wall for few jabs and crosses. Day #2 > My right trap was sore as I practiced Jab more than Cross. > Attempted hook and uppercut, failed miserably and my form kept breaking. > Footwork got considerably better. > Practiced drill #1 only. > Kept aiming for a good form. Day #3 > rest day > Did soft gym session, hit PR with squats and praticed flexibility and mobility with drills like jumping squats, explosive pushups, pullups, farmer carry and a lot of stretching. Day #4 > Praticed drill #1 for the last time > lightly conditioned by elbows and knuckles by hitting the wall. Although not in excess. Day #5-9 > no workout as traps were soared and made it difficult for basic things like walking and such. > Knuckles popped out more than before. Day #10 > Practiced drill #2 AND #3, although the basics were difficult for me to grasp; this part made me feel amazing as I kept progressing extremely quick with desirable results. > My muscle memory corrected my form every time and it had become default for me. > Felt little to no pain hitting walls. > Speed increased. > My reaction time was good even before the training regime started. > Footwork is good. Day #11 > Praticed drill #4. > Did few reps per leg as I did not want to accidentally injure my legs as it's my time with such movement. > Did 2x10 drill #1 > 3x8 drill #2 > 3x12 drill #3 Will update as I progress on.

[@shreyasranganath8315]

Keep going brother you are amazing and your really helping people who wanna learn from home

[@Amber-cx4wu]

Loved this! Definitely much needed at this time. Thank you so much for your hard work!!!

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help! Glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@AdamPopowski]

It's great for more advanced folks also as it's never a bad thing to dust off the basics.

[@seanfagan]

Totally agree 👊

[@lapoluzzz8681]

Yay it's great to see you back on YT bro! Missed your tips ;)

[@seanfagan]

Miss making the videos. Happy to be back 👊🙏

[@AnkushV2]

I know im late but i just found and am going to learn the basics of muay thai now, very much appreciate the content. Thank you!

[@oneteamonegoal1538]

Thank you so much watching from 🇵🇭

[@박선두-c3o]

Kratos after visiting Thailand

[@balladin9200]

Needed this because i haven’t worked out in a long time because of this quarantine.

[@seanfagan]

Hope you had fun with these drills!

[@balladin9200]

You’re absolutely the man for helping us in this situation and commenting on everyone :D

[@AbelR91]

Everyone in the comments is looking at this as a workout, its so much more. Its one of the deadliest martial arts, so glad I found this channel to learn it 👊

[@balladin9200]

MajinWolf With workout I mean while practicing technique and cardio lol.

[@leroynwankwo6363]

Thats not an excuse

[@studychrono]

Wow!!! i just learned yesterday about this sport i cant wait to learn muay tai techniques!

[@krengken4756]

Tq bro .. very good basic drills training for the beginners. Basic drills are important for beginners to avoid injury, make good steps for self defence & how to counter attack the opponent

[@Obzrve]

This great bro. I use to box back in high school. So I go big my discipline and angry. I was all in shape. Now I’m 35. 6’ 185. I’m trying to get down 175. Practice mt just started watching KZbin to start. Before I just in a gym.

[@seanfagan]

Good stuff, keep it up!

[@bladelee193]

Brother i trained many years with Apidej Sit-hirun and currently under Samart Payakaroon for years and your form and technics are absolutely on points 😎💪🏼keng mak mak lol555

[@righteousrat]

Awesome video. KZbin has always seemed kinda lacking in shadow boxing drills so this was a breath of fresh air and informative

[@beawarrior9208]

Hi Sean, I'm back at it so I wanted a video with some drills for beginners and the first videos I checked out are yours. You taught me so much last year and I'm ready to train again ;-) Thanks for the awesome work!

[@SkyRocket321]

Amazing thai dance, amazing athlete..good job Sean..thanks for this wonderful drills compilation. Best greetings from Italy !

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much Phil 🙏

[@yad3385]

I am a beginner and this helps a lot! Thank you!

[@seanfagan]

Awesome! 👊🙏

[@peacesupreme]

dope video bro, my first day of training begins tomorrow. I'm so looking forward to it. peace

[@XD_FOOTBALL10]

This video helped alot ... especially because i did not feel comfortable with the traditonal muay thai stance i also mixed up with the dutch kickboxing stance and feel alot more comfortable thank you

[@kingkhi3497]

I was ready that muay thai didn't have foot work like boxing. From your drills I see it does. I was debating which one I wanted to do. Im interested in muay thai to use all my limbs. Boxing for the foot work. Very informative video thanks

[@Wisdom-u1u]

Thanks ! for the training Sean . God bless You 🙏 .

[@seanfagan]

You’re very welcome

[@SwedeMetalGuy]

Love the videos man! Makes my trainings a little bit easier! 🔥

[@seanfagan]

Glad you like them!

[@carlosandre9076]

Thanks mate ! I got injured, but now I gonna my skills.

[@AllanMojica0911]

Nice... haven’t heard from you for some time.... thanks 🙏

[@seanfagan]

It’s good to be back!

[@KairosDBT]

Thank you for these workouts. They're a great supplement to my present work in my town.

[@jboy4023]

Thank you! That does give me more confidence in my preclass work outs

[@jeronejrmorillo3561]

Thnk you bro because of your drills I just won my spar with my teacher who's teaching me muay thai.. He can't believe how I defeated him 😂😂 And I also just started muay thai last week 😊😊

[@nciero]

ขอบคุณ Sean. I have always enjoyed your videos. (Especially liked the one where you and your partner were showing some TaeKwonDo kicks ) Enjoyed this one as well. Been practicing Muay Thai for right at three years now (Of course I am locked in my house currently bored to tears!) I've always been pretty predictable shadow boxing . Love these drills, Ill be practicing on my back porch in Tennessee today.

[@seanfagan]

Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!

[@Mma-basement-215]

I love your footwork I love your fundamentals and I really enjoy the way you're able to explain it and break it down I just subscribed and definitely going to practice your footwork your fundamentals and your drills seriously I'm going to drill practice and put in as much work as I can thank you so much

[@generalmaximus53]

"It's always fun to throw elbows".....Best comment every Sean LOL

[@Limitlessdre]

I'm only 2mins in and I love this video✊🏾 great content thanks

[@bluearmy6847]

I been trying to get back into it from 2 years ago, but now this can be helpful in my routine

[@LifeVan_Drafter]

Hey Sean Fagan! i like your videos. thank you very much. I'm new in muay thai and i like the way you demonstrate your techniques. It's really nice of you teaching how to execute the strikes properly. You are awesome! Hope you get million subs!

[@puali00]

I love muay thai and can't wait to get back into it.

[@ceciliallamedo4069]

Yes Sean Fagan following here in Philippines Cebu City

[@HNRC8888]

had to subscribe ,This king is a great coach n warrior

[@yunusss2174]

was never pleased with my shadow boxing, tysm

[@Winningsince95]

Wow I love the scenery perfect for training!

[@dirtworshiper2800]

Great vid. Looks like a tough place to work out. Haha. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks.

[@parker4560]

very advanced fighters do this as well. as they should because drilling the basics and mastering them are the best.

[@tituscampbell4006]

Man Your flow is nasty! Great video

[@newawilliams4459]

The beach looks so calm 😊