Issue 165

March 2018

Move from a neutral position to a smash your opponent’s body with knees.

Trainer: Rafael Corderio is the head coach at Kings MMA, California. He Teaches Muay Thai with Fernando Bettega.




1 - Rafael enters the clinch in 50/50 position, controlling the back of Fernando’s head with his right hand and the bicep with his left.



2 - By releasing control of the arm for a moment, Rafael pushes Fernando’s elbow up and dips under his arm. 



3 - Rafael puts his head behind Fernando’s arm and clasps his hands together to lock him in position. 



4 - By moving his hips back , Rafael gives himself enough space to swing his knee into Fernando’s midsection. 

TOP TIPS:

FARANG

  • Keep a strong 50/50 position so your opponent can’t get a double plumb on you before you can attack

THAI

  • Bend your knees slightly to go under the elbow so you don’t dip your head straight into a knee

KRU

  • When you throw the knee, use your hips to swing it round. Don’t lift it into your opponent’s body
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