Introduction to Lower Hand Outside and Inside Techniques

This instructional series covers eight distinct defensive and offensive techniques using the lower rear hand in Muay Thai guard work. The instructor demonstrates both outside and inside variations, providing practitioners with comprehensive control options against incoming strikes.

Technique 1: Catch and Hold Against the Jab

When the opponent throws a jab, the defender catches and holds the incoming hand. This foundational technique establishes control of the opponent's centerline and prevents further extension.

Technique 2: Deflection with Cross Counter

The defender stops the incoming strike and immediately counters with a cross from the opposite hand. This technique transitions from defense to offense in a single fluid motion.

Technique 3: Upper Hand Contact with Strike

The defender makes initial contact with the upper hand while executing a strike with the lower rear hand. This simultaneous action controls the opponent while generating offensive pressure.

Technique 4: Stop and Opposite Hand Strike

Upon stopping the incoming attack, the defender strikes with the opposite hand. This cross-body response disrupts the opponent's positioning and creates distance.

Technique 5: Inside Strike with Rotation

The defender rises the opponent's hand from the inside and immediately transitions into an inside strike with body rotation. This technique emphasizes speed and continuous pressure without resetting between movements.

Technique 6: Catch and Upper Elbow Counter

The defender catches the strike on one side while simultaneously striking with an upper elbow or back fist from the other side. This simultaneous catch-and-strike creates maximum efficiency in the exchange.

Technique 7: Cross Parry with Leg Strike

Against an incoming cross, the defender uses the front leg to strike the opponent's hand downward. This technique uses leg power to control and neutralize the threat while maintaining guard position.

Technique 8: Head Position with Elbow Defense

The defender positions the head outside against the cross while striking to vulnerable targets including the clavicle, neck, and ribs using elbows and back fists. This multi-strike combination maintains control while creating multiple threat vectors.

Application Principle: Centerline Control

All eight techniques are built on the principle of controlling the opponent's centerline and limiting their ability to escape or reset. The defender maintains pressure until the opponent falls, retreats, or is forced to disengage, making these techniques highly practical for real confrontations.

Muay Thai Sangha Lower Hand Outside and Inside techniques

Sangha Muay Thai Thailand

Standard Outside Low

2 min read·10 key moments·PT4M43S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction to Lower Hand Outside and Inside Techniques
•Technique 1: Catch and Hold Against the Jab
•Technique 2: Deflection with Cross Counter
•Technique 3: Upper Hand Contact with Strike

Pedro Solana Villalobos shows 8 hand counter techniques for the jab and the cross with the rear and lower hand. Muay Chaiya Sangha school. October 2013. Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai Thailand. www.muaythaisangha.com For over fifteen years our Muay Thai Sangha Fighting Arts Training camp has been located in Chiang Mai, in the North of Thailand and has maintained world-class standards for students who want to develop their fighting and Healing abilities. Kru Pedro Solana Head Trainer and founder of the Fighting Arts Camp has been training Muay thai and Krabi-Krabong (Thai Weapons) for over 3 decades assuring that the knowledge that he imparts comes directly from authentic ancient lineages of warriors. Ultimately his approach of training involves certain inner aspects of training long forgotten in the fast growing industry of muay thai. His everyday teachings include Shielding Meditation, Spelling Mantras, Warrior Yoga exercises, Martial Breathing and certain Energy Work to strengthen inner connections. So far this school is the only one in Thailand teaching all this inner concepts within the fighting arts. If you have any question please send us an email: [email protected] Website: http://www.muaythaisangha.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PedroSolanaV https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1951349-d6403046-Reviews-Muay_Thai_Sangha-Mae_Taeng.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedrosolana_/?hl=en tags: Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Muay Thai Sangha, Krabi-Krabong, Kick Boxing, Self-Defense, Training in Chiang Mai, Muay Thai Camp Martial Arts School, Thai Weapons, Muay Chaiya, Silat, Bokator, Pedro Solana, Thai Martial Arts, Intensive Course in Thailand, Krabi Krabong, Fighting Arts, Meditation, Martial Yoga, Pranayama Breathing, Warrior Arts, Ancient Muay Thai, Muay Thai Boxing.

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This video covers introduction to lower hand outside and inside techniques, technique 1: catch and hold against the jab, technique 2: deflection with cross counter. It provides detailed instruction from Sangha Muay Thai Thailand.

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The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 10-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.

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