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By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Thu Mar 10, 2022
Mae Mai techniques are fundamentally used for close combat. The ‘Salab Fan Pla’ involves moving diagonally out of striking range of the opponent before countering with a strike. ‘Paksa Waeg Rang’ is also referred to as the bird breaking through the nest technique. Then there’s the ‘Chawa Sad Hok’ which is likened to Javanese spear throwing.
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.
The ancient masters codified a combination of powerful fighting strategies that warriors could unlock only after completing their basic training. These have been passed down from one generation to the next and this is what Kru Hemanth has to say about it.
The major or master strategies are broadly divided into two groups – Mae Mai and Luk Mai, Mae Mai fundamentally used for close combat. Mae Mai is also known by the name Mai Khru and comprises 15 techniques which are quite effective in unarmed combat as well as in ring fights. The first three of these are the Salab Fan Pla, Paksa Waeg Rang, and Chawa Sad Hok.
This is also known as the diagonal movement technique. It involves moving diagonally out of striking range of the opponent and then countering with an appropriate punch, elbow, kick, knee or joint break.
The Paksa Waeg Rang is also referred to as the bird breaking through the nest technique. It is executed by moving into the inner circle of the opponent’s attack, and following through with a lock and break or any other suitable weapon, depending on the situation.
The Chawa Sad Hok is likened to the Javanese spear throwing technique. It involves moving into the outer circle to avoid the opponent’s straight-line attacks, and then countering with a well-calculated and well-timed elbow strike – dealing a crushing blow.
Before moving on to the next set of Mae Mai techniques, it would be wise to practise and perfect these three so that you can better appreciate the nuances of this close combat fighting strategy. In the next post, we’ll explore the Inao Taeng Grit, Yo Kao Pra – Sumehn, and Ta Then Kham Fak.
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