Learning Muay Thai:
Still more Luk Mai techniques to own the fight

By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Thu Mar 10, 2022

The ‘Phra Ram Nao Sorn’ involves ducking the opponent’s downward elbow, and countering with an uppercut. To counter an incoming kick with a side teep, use the ‘Kraisorn Khaam Huai’. There’s also the ‘Kwand Liew Lang’ which ends with a thrust kick to the opponent’s midsection.

Kru Hemanth Kumar

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 previous post, you read about the first three techniques of Luk Mai. Now, let’s move on to the next set comprising Phra Ram Nao Sorn, Kraisorn Khaam Huai, and Kwand Liew Lang

Phra Ram Nao Sorn

This is easier remembered as Lord Rama pulling the bow string technique. As the name suggests, one needs to pull back a little before you release this counterattack. It involves bending low on the legs to avoid and block the opponent’s downward elbow, and then countering with a powerful and well-timed uppercut. 

Kraisorn Khaam Huai

This technique is also referred to as the tiger crossing the stream. It counters an incoming kick with a side teep, delivered to whichever leg the opponent is currently balancing on. By attacking the standing leg, there’s a good chance the opponent will lose balance, stumble and fall. 

Kwand Liew Lang

Kwand Liew Lang resembles the action of a deer looking back. An incoming punch or kick is countered by stepping in to the outer/inner circle of line of fighting, and then planting a teep to the opponent’s midsection.  

Being an advanced fighting system, Luk Mai requires much practice to learn and master. Try your hand at the techniques you just read about. The next post will cover Hiran Muan Paen Din, Naka Mud Badan, and Hanuman Tawai Waen.