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By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Thu Mar 10, 2022
Luk Mai is basically war combat manoeuvres codified into 15 techniques. In the ‘Erawan Soei Nga’, the fighter blocks the attacker's punch while countering with an uppercut punch. ‘Batah Loob Pak’ involves a teep or slap kick straight to the opponent’s face. For a more dramatic pick and throw move, use the ‘Khun Yak Panang’.
Seasoned Muay Thai fighter and 3-time bronze winner in the world championships, Kru Hemanth Kumar has also perfected Self-Defence techniques targeting vulnerable pressure points. He has spent three decades teaching and training in multiple styles of Muay Thai.
In the past, the most trustworthy students who had mastered Mae Mai would be taught a set of advanced techniques known as Luk Mai or Mai Kred. These are essentially war combat moves that have been tried and tested on the battlefield. Codified into a set of 15 techniques, these have infinite applications and are equally effective when practised in the ring.
The first three techniques in Luk Mai are Erawan Soei Nga, Batah Loob Pak, and Khun Yak Panang.
While the name may be a bit hard to remember, this is also referred to as the divine elephant pushing its tusks technique. When the opponent attacks with a punch, the fighter steps in to block as usual, but also counters with an uppercut punch in the next instant. Timing is everything in this move.
This is easier understood and remembered as the foot touches the moon technique. When the opponent comes in to attack, the fighter delivers a teep or slap kick straight to his face. This is quite a deadly counter and the momentum more than enough to throw the opponent backwards on the ground.
The Khun Yak Panang is also known as the giant steals the girl, which should give some clue about the move being a sort of pick and throw. This is actually derived from a Mae Mai technique of hip throw which is not permitted in a ring fight. Execution involves locking and lifting the opponent from the side of the waist, followed by twisting and throwing him down on the floor.
Having its origins in war combat, every technique in the Luk Mai advanced fighting system is distinct and serves a specific purpose during battle. Keep practising and don’t forget the elephant, the moon and the giant! In the next post, we’ll look at the Phra Ram Nao Sorn, Kraisorn Khaam Huai, and Kwand Liew Lang.
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