This book has descriptions of the most frequently used
attacking techniques. A complete list of all attacking
techniques can be found in the book Muay Thai Basics
(2014) and the DVD Muay Thai: Basic Techniques (2012).
Counter Techniques
Once you have dedicated some training sessions to
learning the basic skills, you can start training in an
initial selection of counter techniques. Counter
techniques are always a combination of defense and
attacking techniques. The opponent’s attack is either
stopped by a faster technique, or your initial defense is
followed by a quick counter. That way your opponent is
eʃectively hit and you stop any further techniques.
Counters are classiɹed as active or passive. In the case of
an active counter, you prevent the success of your
opponent’s attack with a faster technique of your own.
This is called a direct counter. With a passive counter,
you initially defend yourself and follow promptly with
your own attacking technique. Passive counters can be
categorized as dodging, deɻecting, blocking, and catching
counters.