The Basic Muay Thai Stance, Rhythm and Balance Explained - For Beginner and Advanced Students

[@CalvinMagnusMusic]

No wonder Muay Thai is so terrifying, when compared to other martial arts. I mean, just the basic stance alone is intimidating af.

[@Philip-dy3ww]

Yeah like they don’t hide their body sideway to avoid attacks

[@thatwolfensteinguy8954]

@@Philip-dy3ww ah yes getting teeped in the chest cuz you so square lol

[@AC-bl2kt]

“I want you guys to also look at Ann’s rear leg” “God damn that shits huge 😂”

[@Maxim_Corp]

Someone I know who has had muay thai knowledge passed down to him through his family, told me he would never teach someone to throw a punch or a kick to the bag, without proper footwork, rythym and balance first. Amazing video

[@Muaythaipros]

Appreciate the comment

[@Iron-Bridge]

Man, you need to compile your material into a digital product. Your stuff makes a great curriculum for people wanting to learn from the foundation level up to advanced. Great instruction from both of you.

[@Muaythaipros]

Thanks for the suggestion, will definitely think about doing something like that.

[@healthwealth4791]

This is the best muy thia channel!

[@bfpskater]

Watching these videos and seeing this mastered form in action is inspiring and beautiful. It truly is an art. I'm starting Muay Thai tomorrow and I am so excited I can't eat or sleep! 7 years late, but whatever. I'm so excited just to get my form on and practice space management and positioning and rhythm. I feel there is no rush to this: it's a personal race. Having had bad posture and habits of sitting on my ass for a big part of my life, I'm gonna have to get more flexible before I get to the juicy stuff, like kicks. I don't mind doing the basics for a long time, to get it second nature. Also just gotta say that of all the striking martial arts, Muay Thai really has it all: Fists, Elbows, Knees and Feet. Close combat clenching and sweeping. Conditioning the body and endurance. Insane amount of emphasis on balance. Unique personal style to be developed as you learn. The idea of an exotic Eastern fighting discipline with deep and ancient roots. It is seriously effective and efficient and has shook the world in MMA and Kickboxing arenas. It looks like the fighting form your favorite Dragon Ball Z characters are doing (minus the kamehamehas)

[@madpotato2740]

Hows your training! Give us an update plsss. Starting muay thai here too

[@kitkatcomeonnow]

We need updates!

[@lindsayrae6428]

I just love watching Ean. I bet you he was legit as f during his nak muay days... a great trainer also. His calves are monsterous! Haha so many amazing ex Thai fighters and trainers in Thailand right now, it’s awesome to see this content. Great work on basics and having a legit Thai with his input and instructional. Really like the videos. I’ve literally watched thousands of hours watching Thais fight, train, drills, etc. * For anyone out there that is new to Muay Thai, pay attention to these videos. Thaiboxing is nothing more then using the basics of Muay Thai in a rhythmic and tricky/powerful fashion. These videos are great for your basics and to understand true Thai style.

[@Muaythaipros]

Really appreciate the kind words and your true love of the sport. Watching masters of the craft at work is a beautiful site to see.

[@Kyle-cv3de]

Put a cork in it, no ones here to hear from you

[@jav.angel1205]

@@Kyle-cv3de I do

[@aijesa8185]

My first lessons were about jumping forth and back, low and middle kick, knee and punch combos. They just told us to stand the way you do and that was it. Never talked about the rest. Good to get some more newbie friendly input

[@MuaythaiPGM]

I need one of those shirts ima get one when I start ordering my Muay Thai gear

[@tjoohoo11]

ok everybody. lets say it together: Calves. Caaalveeeess.

[@Muaythaipros]

Ann does have huge calves. His kicks are crazy fast and strong because of those bad boys.

[@MrRONINDEX]

@@Muaythaipros an 11inch 💣 bomb with an 8inch fuse ....devastation

[@danielcorbett1995]

I think I can help with the whole CALve calves dilemma

[@dantes437]

Lol my calves are sore right now 💪🏾😃

[@juvonmarcus9775]

Calvesss!!

[@genompertin6636]

I literally love this guy how he tries to explain even if his English is not so perfect ❤️

[@AfghanTornado]

Great explaination on aspects of Muay Thai usually not covered.

[@FijiMuayThai]

Great explanation of balance control and rhythm in the stance 👍👍

[@Muaythaipros]

Glad you enjoyed it. Ann is at another level when it comes to his balance and footwork, which is one of the reasons I wanted to have him on.

[@dorian655]

@Muay Thai Pros - follow up video or refer on to another vid for balance/rhythm drills in training?

[@MrCarstennielsen]

@@MuaythaiprosTo make it even better, he himself, no disrespect to you, explain in his words what he does. It is allways best to get the valuable info. directly from the source and you do this great, thanks! More of this is highly appreciated in future videos, thais explaining what they do and in a finely structured way as you have edited and set up the video for. 1 video like this is worth more than 100 reds of semi ok ones.

[@jnoah7537]

This video came right on time. I was looking for a video about movement and balance for reference to practice at home. Such simple fundamental but it's one of those things that you can screw up without even noticing.

[@Muaythaipros]

It definitely is something that most people don't think about, but it's the foundation for everything you do in Muay Thai. Cheers for the comment.

[@Katsuya89]

This is a great video. i recently restarted Muay Thai after a 7 year hiatus, and i feel like a beginner again. I feel like i need to relearn the fundamentals like footwork, because i feel really sluggish right now.

[@Muaythaipros]

I'm still working on my fundamentals and i haven't taken a break. Never too late to work the basics!

[@khamamgym7343]

Greetings was doing this in gym with client today am goin to send it to Her for even better break down Thankx Muay Thai PROS

[@healthwealth4791]

You guys are great please give us more videos

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

Thank you. Im flat footed and cant juke and jive all that great. This will give me tips. Thanks again.

[@MrFredi_]

Awesome lesson, thank you very much. Greeting from Spain ❤️

[@TheBigstve]

Basic fundamentals is the key, perfect the basics and you have they key

[@skippss01]

I've been wanting to learn Muay Thai but where I live it's all MMA or the May Thai gyms are way to expensive. I've learned a bit before but I'm trying to teach myself through videos and practice so we'll see how this goes 😅. Thanks for the insight!

[@lythroncallahan7364]

It's been 6 months, how's your training?

[@skippss01]

@@lythroncallahan7364 it's going well! It's hard doing it by myself but I've lost some weight and gaines quite a bit of endurance. Thank you for asking!

[@Aaron-uv5nq]

@@skippss01 it’s been another 5 month, how’s the progress goin my guy?

[@denyl_6987]

Chas Howard hows it going

[@madmaster3d]

this channel deserve more Subcribers

[@jav.angel1205]

Exceptional instructional and detail .. Great follow up to your previous video !!! Thank you 👊👊

[@Muaythaipros]

Appreciate the kind words. Ann is a great teacher and I love showing off his style.

[@nukiepie]

Thanks for all the clips man. Was in AKA last month wanted to come down Sinbi one day just to give you a hug for all the good work u do haha.

[@Muaythaipros]

Cheers man!

[@shortyschultz]

Great vid and explanation. Just started training at a local gym and this is extra explanation that I really appreciated

[@kamui6780]

Great video, it helped me a lot to understand it 10/10

[@imyong7983]

Love it..simple easy to follow and explain reason for every stance and movement well done

[@callmesupreme1533]

Thanks helpful video !!! With my balance

[@joseantoniosanz9045]

I love your videos, you´re doing an excellent job. I´d really love one about changing angles, the way Saenchai do it so well. I´m really into Muay Thai Femur style. Keep up the good work!!!

[@Muaythaipros]

I love the Muay Femeu style of fighting. So many ways to beat opponents of all different strengths. Thanks for the support.

[@nikd4274]

Ann seems so cool. Would love to train with him

[@fishbonegaga]

It's been a long time guys . Great video as always.

[@Muaythaipros]

I have a lot more coming out in the next few weeks, so stay tuned. Cheers for the comment.

[@chuayenling3127]

Extremely clear explanation!! Thank u!!

[@Muaythaipros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelguild]

Love your videos but you need a better cleaner mic and to turn the background music lower. Keep up the awesome work!

[@lxsagi9126]

This are really helpful. I just join muay thai classes yesterday and my balance are off. Like way off

[@joshhernandez5069]

Ann's fucking CALVES tho! Holy shit, you just know it hurts like hell to get hit with those tree trunk legs he's got 😂

[@adrgs12]

Nice! Do more videos guys!

[@sabet3600]

Thanks, it is great.

[@jameslaspesa6834]

This is a killer sport! I love muay thai

[@room311tattoo]

Pheeuwwww those legs/calves. Made outta concrete. Gr8 video

[@armandomema5535]

Great video mate, thanks a lot!

[@luksitkrubawang4660]

Thank you for the amazing video, just a question when starting out muay thai and learning the basic stances/footwork; is it normal for the toes joints to feel sore ? Much thanks

[@candicerasool6167]

I love this... I have not been taught balance and I believed that balance couldn't be taught. However this explains it so well... and helps me understand how to achieve my balance .... I practice balance in the gym today!! ❤😂🎉

[@ramananandroyvestsilavina3672]

Thank you guys

[@gunsbutter6571]

I see why Thai kickboxing teachers stress footwork and balance u look like a ballroom dancer stepping back and forth flat footed I can't wait to learn from the best at it 💯

[@shorea27]

Ok now i know what to practice at home seeing as i don't have any equipment...

[@zaldare]

Great video! Really catching up with the content now and becoming a big fan!

[@AlbertXavier]

great video!

[@brandonharwell95]

Is it a good idea to practice just your stance at home. I feel like getting comfortable with the stance is super important. Any advice?

[@Muaythaipros]

Absolutely! practice your stance everywhere you go where you don't feel uncomfortable.

[@brandonharwell95]

@@Muaythaipros thank you will be practicing all day everyday

[@ПомогаетСразу]

Thank you

[@iGlide112]

I noticed the rear foot is always up on the balls of the feet. Is the front foot the same as well? Or can the front foot be flat footed from time to time?

[@Muaythaipros]

While you should be transferring weight from the front to back leg, not every fighter has all the weight on the balls of the feet the entire time. Some fighters will go from toes to heel and then transfer weight to other foot. So find a fighter whose style you like, and you can mirror that fighters movement.

[@iancrooks8702]

thanks

[@AsadopNegir-cp5fm]

Thanks

[@cedvdb6473]

What I don't get is that if you do the rithm stuff then for a split second you have the weight on one leg. At that point what's stoping someone from timing a kick ?

[@exileri191]

the rhythm is fairly dynamic when you fight/spar. you move to the rhythm of the fight. the weight distribution can change too (more weight on your front foot fighting an opposite stance opponent to anticipate a rear kick, which you’d check with your back leg). you aren’t locked into that rhythm and cant move out of it. it’s very easy to quickly move the weight to the other foot and check AS LONG AS the weight is balanced across your whole body - which is more or less achieved by shifting the weight back and forth. you’re not planting all your body weight onto each foot when you’re in your stance either, just shifting it around fluidly. the main point is that muay thai doesn’t favour being heavy footed and stiff, which is how you’d see a lot of beginners first touching the sport. rhythm, flow and a sort of fluidity goes a long way beyond the stance. and if all else fails and theyre throwing mid kicks you can’t check, just catch them, evade them or block with your arm. this is my perspective and others may have better things to say but the idea of someone timing a kick against you when you’re just standing in your stance, doesnt really work. there is plenty of that sort of thing, but those are techniques on their own (fakes and such). hope that helps

[@dodgepower5270]

Great stuff 👌🏽👍🏽

[@SM57]

Thank you.

[@chuayenling3127]

I don't understand what my trainer tell me.. but I understand u🤭

[@johngiam]

Lol, how did your trainer react to that?

[@kamui6780]

Which foot should be your back foot? Sorry if it's a stupid question

[@Muaythaipros]

If you are Orthodox (right-handed), your lead leg is the left and back foot is the right. Just mirror the video, we are both demonstrating Orthodox stance.

[@kamui6780]

@@Muaythaipros thank you

[@lancekalafut9914]

Awesome

[@Rusty24k]

Can I use this stance if I train at a mma gym and muay tai gym?

[@errolsalazar9377]

Might be a little late commenting on the video but around 06:45 where it's about being unbalanced, you could just switch stances and nobody would even notice right? Or am i looking at it wrong? 🤔😅

[@MrCarstennielsen]

Damn thats good!

[@GirlDad2]

I'm glad you guys filmed in a wind tunnel. Very helpful.

[@lawrencesparrow1633]

Hi, I'm completely new to this sport. If anyone could help me, that would be greatly appreicated. In relation to the back foot, I understand, at all times, we are supposed to be our toes/ball of the foot. However, does this apply to the front at all times or does it only apply when we throw a kick?

[@Spiveybbk]

Hello. I’m a new fighter. My instructor is telling me to keep my rear foot straight and it feels uncomfortable. But everywhere else I see the rear foot is pointing at a angle. Is it a legit stance? Or should I keep my foot at a angle??

[@Muaythaipros]

rear foot should be at an angle and whatever feels the most comfortable to you. Everyone has a slightly different position, so you need to find what works for you.

[@Desuwarrior1]

Really great video but I wish you would have let the other guy explain more himself. He’s a really good teacher and some of your clarifying felt really unneeded but great video otherwise

[@guillermoamor3440]

Nicee

[@gorillagvngebk]

So if im Right Handed, Right foot Forward ?

[@maureendevuyst2587]

No, left foot forward, right foot will push hitting with right arm, giving more strength

[@strongerbythemoment]

Look at this calves man . Bloody hell

[@asoasotriadio]

Nice tutorial but you didnt show the defensive stance that only the front foot bounces

[@Muaythaipros]

This is the first stance that you have to master, before moving on to the defensive stance. I cover both Muay Thai stances in another video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3iph4WKerWnn9k

[@justsass]

My shins are completely bruised .. .. don’t know where the line is between conditioning and medical attention

[@saraths6842]

Why their fist is opened.? I have seen tony jaa with closes fist than open

[@neilconaugthan9185]

Where is this?

[@Muaythaipros]

Sinbi Muay Thai, Phuket Thailand

[@CodPast]

Check out the calves on this guy!

[@ichadkrav7798]

O Weeeeee .... 💪💪💪

[@fritzkreisler2330]

Thats why.. running...jump rope..jump roooopeeeee..

[@嚕嚕米老鼠尾草]

07:11

[@veiledwalrus5415]

Frustrating knowing what he is saying and then having you interpret good advice but not what is his saying

[@veiledwalrus5415]

He was trying to say to move your front foot towards your opponent instead of the back foot. Then when moving away move your backfoot first, then your front foot.

[@zerobob8586]

So is he counting in 123 123?

[@Unic0rnR0cket]

That gym...

[@daneroberts8547]

Old rhino legs over here

[@KingMally89]

Ann got big thai leg. Must be very dangerous kicker.

[@Muaythaipros]

Ann was a beast when he was fighting in the stadiums. His kicks were vicious and powerful.

[@KingMally89]

@@Muaythaipros does Ann have any fight videos? Maybe I can take some notes while film studying.

[@Muaythaipros]

@@KingMally89 He has 3 fight videos from after he was retired for a few years and took a couple fights as a favor for the promoter without any training. One of the fights, he told me he was drinking at the stadium and he took the fight on an hour notice. Search Ann Sinbi Muay Thai and you can see a few fights posted. (Keep in mind Ann didn't train for these fights)

[@KingMally89]

Yoooo hell yeah thanks man

[@wajc6486]

His feet and shins are padded

[@DoorLand-rl8vq]

เสื้อดำ จะโยกหัวทำไม

[@erenjaeger3507]

That dude is terrifying lol

[@FrozenBoobies]

I would prefer only the thai guy filmed and showing the moves, while you do the voiceover ir subs

[@antonioestepanian2315]

Who is this out of clue dude