The Fundamentals vol.1: The On Guard

The fundamentals series is devoted to the novice student looking to accelerate their growth in Muay Thai. It also doubles as a teaching aid to new instructors looking to teach with clarity and simplicity.

Part visual, and philosophical students receive a visual breakdown of techniques from an anatomical perspective paired with theoretical support; aiding a students practice and/or a teachers instruction.

This edition focuses on the keystone of Muay Thai: The On Guard position. We explore the difference of posture vs stance and provide visual support anatomically per region of the body: lower, mid, and upper body.

Also included:

• Common Errors: We share 4 common stance and posture errrors for students to avoid and for teachers to forecast

• Mini Essays: further expansion of technique allows for deeper understanding and communication. This is critical to advance student understanding and shaping the speech of teachers.

Length: 15 pages