Learning to spar in a progressive manner with a back and forth tempo.Getting rounds in with a more technical approach then pounding each other.

An advanced Muay Thai drill including elbow strikes.When training with elbows one should always have elbow pads or moving elbows at less than 10% to the head to avoid cutting or injury .

As one progresses in drilling to full out sparring it is important to build several action-reaction sequences and to stay close to the opponent.Trading blows but not getting hit.This drill builds upon that concedpt of staying in the pocket.

An introduction to sparring is best done progressively with one set of attack combination and one set of response combination.Sl;ow and steady to begin to understand timing and distancing.Low energy striking to the head with medium energy to body and legs.

A concentrated sparring drill very technical with emphasis on placing the low kick on target and defending the low kick successfully.

Before sparring or a drill on its own the jab and cross drill is an excellent way to build up efficient and reliable Defense against the number one combination used in sparring and actual fighting.

All combinations have moments of vulnerability.In this sparring drill specific responses are given that are ideal for the attack given.

A progressive drill that allows for the boxer to advance his understanding of the 10 punches in 1/2/3 step sparring.It will allow the boxer to learn footwork,body movement and strategy in a semi competitive sparring drill.

A progressive drill of testing out strategies and techniques of the 10 punches vs the defence of the 10 punches called the turtle shell with semi cooperative sparring.

A set of knees put into a beat response once in the clinch.This combination of knees based on the most common reactions that an opponent will give upon impact or upon avoiding the knee.

A short lesson on countering off the jab exploring the many counters one can start to make automatic as a cue to throw a quick reply.

Kicking fundamentals to increase accuracy of 3 points on the leg.Just below the knee,just above the knee and just below the hip.

Advanced Defence and counter with the roll off in the fifth progression of stripe 3

Blending all the stripe 3 lessons and using them progressively in a set sparring drill Varying speed power and rhythm in a back and forth flow.

Taking the first 3 stripes and using the new skills of matrix movement and countering with punches and kicks.

Muay Thai White Shorts Stripe 3:Lesson 8 Slip & Cover the Jab/Counter lead Round Kick to head,body or leg.

Using the slip and cover on the cross to set up a rear round kick to the head,body or leg.

Timing and distancing pad drill for teep and push counter off of the Round Kick.The round kick can be thrown from either leg and at different height levels.The counter teep/push is mostly targeted to the top of the belly pad or chest.

A counter sparring drill with attacker using round kicks as the defender uses push and teep to counter.Utilizing catches, checks and the most advanced form of defence the counter to stay within the fighting pocket.

Using fundamental skills in an advanced form by reacting and defending with speed reaction Choosing different kicks and heights to react once opponent kicks.

Advanced stepping and timing to catch the body round kick without absorbing the power by stepping away from the kick yet moving towards the base leg of the opponent on a 45 degree angle.This prepares for the throw away, sweep and counter kick responses.

Once the 3 steps and the In-out are mastered the progression goes to simulated sparring distance and timing worked out in real time.

Learning to play during sparring yet move with advanced strategy and combinations Is the height of Muay Thai preparation in the ring.

Sparring with back and forth flow working out timing and arm frame placement dependant on whether the opponent is coming forward (frames)or opponent is backing away (clinch)