Catching the leg kick from the ride defence and deciding to plow or sweep from where the leg is caught.The grip on the ankle or calf will determine the action.

Learning to block the body kick and transition to a catch and sweep

The front switch round kick to the body is an essential tool for the left side to right side target zone.The liver body shot and ribs must be a key area of attack.

Two methods of defending the head.Head cover and parry and bent knee Matrix.With these skills one may then catch and sweep or plot opponent.

A head kick can be thrown in many ways.In Muay Thai a swinging style of head kick is thrown.In this example a more snapping motion from the knee is demonstrated at the peak of its height.In other videos the round kick and the Brazilian (question mark kick) will also be demonstrated.

The details needed to execute the push kick safely and effectively.A great kick to control distance and counter the round kick.

Defending the teep and the push kick with two simple concepts creates many options to choose from when defending linear type kicks that are at the longest range.

Executing the round kick with precision and timing will determine success or failure to make contact to specific targets including liver, spleen and the ribs.Proper angle will also determine getting blocked by the opponents defensive shield or travelling over and around.

Using the lead hand to deal with front and rear push and teep Is ideal in that it can be used no matter the lead or the leg of the opponent attacking

First lesson of Stripe 3 advanced defensive movements and counters Which will progress to what is know as the matrix movement.

Stripe 3,Lesson 2 continues the progression of the cover and slip versus the rear cross.Be sure to watch lesson 1 to see the slip and cover versus the jab.

Stripe 3 lesson 3 gives the final progression of the cover and slip lessons Dealing with linear strikes such as the jab and the cross.

A progression from linear slipping to circular evasion by rolling under or off a circular or hooking strike.

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.

A second last progression of stripe 3 lessons of countering the jab with upper cuts to the head and called a shovel when thrown to the body.

The final progression in learning cover and slip with counter punching the cross with the upper cut, body punch, hook and shovel.

Changing leads by using two types of footwork can surprise the opponent with the sudden change and creates a sudden distance change by using 45 degree angle and turning the jab into a more powerful cross.

Advanced footwork to create angles that will close the distance and create blind spots.

Using strategy and tactics to set up switching stance with the shuffle