Muay Thai Level 1
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Muay Thai · Level 1 · Foundations · Modules 01–05
Level 1
Curriculum
Stance, guard, footwork and core striking mechanics
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Overview
Muay Thai Level 1 establishes your striking foundation. Every technique you will ever use grows from what you build here — stance, guard, footwork and the fundamental strikes of the eight limbs.
Your goal at this level is accuracy and structure before power. Correct mechanics from the start will serve you for the rest of your striking career.
What you will learn
Stance & movement
- Muay Thai stance and guard
- Footwork — step and slide
- Angle creation basics
- Distance management
- Exit and reset
Core strikes
- Jab mechanics
- Cross mechanics
- Teep push kick
- Round kick fundamentals
- Leg check defence
Defence
- Shell defence
- Parry and counter
- Long guard
- Kick timing and exits
- Clinch entry basics
Modules
01 — Stance, Guard, Footwork, Jab, Cross, Teep, Round Kick, Checks
02 — Fundamental Offence: Kicks, Punch-Kick Flow & Defensive Layers
03 — Jab, Cross & Hook Mechanics
04 — Round Kicks, Teeps & Balance
05 — Basic Combinations & Padwork
01
Stance, Guard, Footwork, Jab, Cross, Teep, Round Kick, Checks
Muay Thai stance and guard · Cross mechanics · Leg check defence · Footwork step and slide
02
Fundamental Offence: Kicks, Punch-Kick Flow & Defensive Layers
Long guard deflection · Cross lead kick combination · Round kick hip rotation and pivot · Parry and counter
03
Jab, Cross & Hook Mechanics
Muay Thai boxing mechanics · Defensive rhythm and broken timing · Horizontal elbow · Upward elbow
04
Round Kicks, Teeps & Balance
Round kick power and balance · Kick catches and counters · Angle kicking open side · Body kick structure
05
Basic Combinations & Padwork
Basic combinations padwork · Punch kick combinations · Jab cross hook · Round building padwork
Videos
01Stance, Guard, Footwork, Jab, Cross, Teep, Round Kick, Checks
Muay Thai Fundamentals - Stance, Guard, and Basic Footwork
D&A Muay Thai
Muay Thai stance and guard
How to Muay Thai 101 - Complete Tutorial for Beginners
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Muay Thai stance and guard
Muay Thai Training 101 - Full Beginner's Class
fightTIPS
Muay Thai stance and guard
Basic Muay Thai Instructional For Beginners
Alex Gong & Jongsanan Fairtex
Muay Thai stance and guard
Muay Thai How To Check Kicks - Beginner Defense Basics
Strike Ready Combat
Leg check defence
How Do You Create Angles with Muay Thai Footwork?
Martial Arts Training
Footwork step and slide
Understanding the Traditional Muay Thai Stance & Strategies
fightTIPS
Muay Thai stance and guard
Learn the Perfect Muay Thai Fight Stance in 5 Minutes
Warrior Collective
Muay Thai stance and guard
Muay Thai Basics for Beginners - An Introduction to the Guard, Stance and Rhythm
Muay Thai Pros
Muay Thai stance and guard
Step Slide - Basic Footwork for Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA
Muay Thai Tutorial
Footwork step and slide
The Basic Muay Thai Footwork Drill that Everyone Should Practice
Muay Thai Tutorial
Footwork step and slide
Muay Thai Footwork - Basic Drills and Exercises
Muay Thai Tutorial
Footwork step and slide
MMA Footwork - Step and Slide
Titan Fitness
Footwork step and slide
How To Throw A Jab Tutorial - Basic Muay Thai Techniques
Sean Fagan
Jab mechanics
3 Techniques to Improve your Muay Thai Jab FAST
Muay Thai Tutorial
Jab mechanics
How To Throw A Jab In Muay Thai
Muay Thai Tutorial
Jab mechanics
How to Throw a Proper Muay Thai Jab (Leg-Driven Technique Breakdown)
Muay Thai Tutorial
Jab mechanics
How To Throw A Right Cross - Basic Muay Thai Techniques
Expert Village Leaf Group
Cross mechanics
How to Throw a Straight Right (Cross) - Muay Thai Basic Technique
Muay Thai Pros
Cross mechanics
Muay Thai tutorial at home - Cross Skills (Series 3)
Punch it Gym Koh Samui
Cross mechanics
How To Throw A Cross - Muay Thai Champion Shares in 5 Minutes
Critical Bench Compound
Cross mechanics
How To Throw A Teep / Push Kick Tutorial - Basic Muay Thai Techniques
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Teep push kick
Are You Using All 5 Teep Push Kick Tricks?
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Teep push kick
7 Ways to Land the TEEP in Sparring - Muay Thai Strategies
fightTIPS
Teep push kick
Sylvie's Tips - Working on the Teep
Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu
Teep push kick
Learn the Muay Thai Teep in 11 minutes - Step-by-step
Muay Thai Tutorial
Teep push kick
How To Check A Kick The Right Way - Muay Thai Kick Defense
Warrior Collective
Leg check defence
How To Check Leg Kicks In Muay Thai and Kickboxing
fightTIPS
Leg check defence
The Correct Way to Check Leg Kicks in Muay Thai, MMA and Kickboxing
Hard2Hurt
Leg check defence
How to Beat a Leg-Kicker (Low Kick Defense)
fightTIPS
Leg check defence
Muay Thai Kick Like A Pro - Step-by-step Guide
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Round kick fundamentals
No rhythm? Try this Muay Thai footwork drill
fightTIPS
Footwork step and slide
Muay Thai footwork slide and pivot
Mark Hobbs Martial Arts Coach
Footwork step and slide
Muay Thai 101 - Footwork + Jab with Namsaknoi
Namsaknoi Muay Thai
Jab mechanics
Saenchai Style Jab Cross - Basic Muay Thai Technique (YOKKAO Training Course)
YOKKAO
Jab mechanics
How to Throw a Jab - Basic Muay Thai Tutorial
Josh Skinner
Jab mechanics
Muay Thai - How to Throw a Jab Cross
Absolute MMA
Jab mechanics
Throw the Perfect Punch with Neungsiam Fairtex
Combat Culture
Cross mechanics
Master Your Jab - 6 Common Beginner Mistakes To Avoid
8Tribe Muay Thai
Jab mechanics
Master The Teep - Why The Muay Thai Push Kick Levels Up Your Game
Teep Muay Thai
Teep push kick
Muay Thai Basics - Push Kick (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Teep push kick
How to Teep
LANNAFIGHTING
Teep push kick
Muay Thai Basics - How to Throw a Teep (Front and Rear)
Muay Thai PROS
Teep push kick
5 Common Cross Mistakes - Perfect the Right Straight
fightTIPS
Cross mechanics
How to throw a cross punch - Basic Muay Thai Tutorial
Josh Skinner
Cross mechanics
Muay Thai Basics - Jab 1-2 Combo (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Cross mechanics
Muay Thai Technique - Basic Punches
Vivek Nakarmi - Pentagon MMA
Cross mechanics
Muay Thai vs Boxing Cross - Punch Differences
Gabriel Varga
Cross mechanics
5 Common Muay Thai Roundhouse Mistakes
fightTIPS
Round kick fundamentals
Muay Thai Kick Lesson
LANNAFIGHTING
Round kick fundamentals
5 Hip Mobility Drills for Kicks with Carl Van Roon
Brad Riddell
Round kick fundamentals
Muay Thai - How to throw a Kick
Kings Muay Thai Gym
Round kick fundamentals
Muay Thai Basics - Blocking Kicks (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Leg check defence
How to Block Body Kicks - Muay Thai Kickboxing
fightTIPS
Leg check defence
3 Muay Thai Drills You're Not Using to Check Kicks Better
Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
Leg check defence
02Fundamental Offence: Kicks, Punch-Kick Flow & Defensive Layers
Muay Thai Defensive Kicks Against Punches
Warrior Collective
Long guard deflection
Muay Thai - Basic Parrying and Counters
D&A Muay Thai
Parry and counter
Muay Thai - Basic hip and foot rotation for kick power
Muay Thai Tutorial
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Hip turning drill for Muay Thai round kicks
Muay Thai Tutorial
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Stop Kicking Like This - Fix Your Roundhouse
Ervin Quintin
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
How To Throw A Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Muay Thai - How To Throw A Roundhouse Kick
Evolve MMA
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Step by Step Guide to Perfecting Your Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick
Muay Thai Tutorial
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick Technique by Samart Payakaroon
Tiger Muay Thai
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
7 Muay Thai Kick Techniques
Warrior Collective
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Jab, cross (low), hook (high), round kick (body) combo
Muay Thai Tutorial
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
Muay Thai pad combo: Jab - cross - left hook - low kick - body kick
Muay Thai Tutorial
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
Muay Thai COMBO #2 - Step by step
Muay Thai Tutorial
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
Muay Thai - How To Jab, Cross, Uppercut And Low Kick Combination
Evolve MMA
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
7 Basic Combos Beginners NEED to Know (+Variations)
Muay Thai Tutorial
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
Muay Thai - How To Execute A Cross, Hook and High Kick Combination
Evolve MMA
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
23 Muay Thai Heavy Bag Combinations - Fast Bag Work Drills
Warrior Collective
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
The Perfect Muay Thai Long Guard - How to Use It
Muay Thai Tutorial
Long guard deflection
Beginner's Guide to Long Guard Defense - Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai
Muay Thai Tutorial
Long guard deflection
Muay Thai For The Street - The Long Guard
Evolve MMA
Long guard deflection
The Dracula Guard - Muay Thai Defensive Shell
Muay Thai Tutorial
Shell defence
Stop Getting Hit - The Long Guard MIXED with Philly Shell Defense System
Muay Thai Tutorial
Shell defence
Most Untouchable Muay Thai Genius - Lerdsila 100 Fight Win Streak
Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns
Long guard deflection
Muay Thai - How To Forearm Parry Counter A Rear Push Kick
Evolve MMA
Parry and counter
Sangtiennoi Muay Thai Technique - Parry, sidestep and kick
Muay Thai Tutorial
Parry and counter
Muay Thai Basics - Catch and Sweep (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Parry and counter
5 Roundhouse Kick Counters for Self Defence, Street Fight, MMA
fightTIPS
Parry and counter
How to Prep a Roundhouse Kick in 4 Steps
Muay Thai Tutorial
Round kick hip rotation and pivot
Kickboxing Technique: Jab-Cross-Slip-Cross-Hook-Leg Kick
Tiger Muay Thai
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
Muay Thai Pad Combos: Rear Body Kick - Cross / Lead Body Kick - Jab
T.A.G. Muay Thai
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
10 Killer Kickboxing Combos for Beginners to Advanced
First Strike Athletics
Punch kick flow jab cross body kick
How to Switch Kick - Lead-Leg Roundhouse Kick
fightTIPS
Cross lead kick combination
14 Favourite Muay Thai Combos for Developing Rhythm & Flow
Jeff Chan MMAShredded
Cross lead kick combination
The Long Guard - How To Use, Dangers, etc.
Gabriel Varga
Long guard deflection
Why You Should Use The Muay Thai Long Guard
Harris MMA
Long guard deflection
Variety of Muay Thai Guard
LANNAFIGHTING
Long guard deflection
How To Long Guard For Muay Thai
Soulfly Muay Thai
Long guard deflection
Discover Your Muay Thai Guard - Top 3 Variations Explained
Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
Shell defence
Muay Thai - How to Parry and Slip Punches
Absolute MMA
Parry and counter
Muay Thai Basics - Parry Kicks (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Parry and counter
Muay Thai Vs Boxing - Countering Punches with Kicks
Stuart Tomlinson
Parry and counter
Every Jab Defense with Favourite Counters (For All Skill Levels)
Gabriel Varga
Parry and counter
How to Parry and Counter Straight Punches
Paramount Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Parry and counter
03Jab, Cross & Hook Mechanics
How To Punch For Beginners (Jab, Cross, Hook, and Uppercut)
fightTIPS
Muay Thai boxing mechanics
Muay Thai Techniques - Jab, cross, cobra punch, hook, uppercut, and overhand
Muay Thai Tutorial
Muay Thai boxing mechanics
Thai Boxing Basic Combination - Jab, Cross, Hook, Round Kick
Muay Thai Tutorial
Muay Thai boxing mechanics
Muay Thai Technique - The Jab Cross
Muay Thai Tutorial
Muay Thai boxing mechanics
Disrupt Your Opponent's Rhythm - Muay Thai Counters with Guy Ramsay
Warrior Collective
Defensive rhythm and broken timing
Muay Thai Teep Timing - Interrupt Rhythm & Create Openings
Martial Arts Training
Defensive rhythm and broken timing
The Perfect Punch - Body Rotation Biomechanics
fightTIPS
Muay Thai boxing mechanics
Muay Thai - How To Throw A Rear Horizontal Elbow
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
Horizontal elbow
Muay Thai Basics - Elbows (AKA Techniques)
AKA Thailand
Horizontal elbow
Muay Thai Reverse Horizontal Elbow (Sok Wiang Klap)
Martial X
Horizontal elbow
How to Throw Elbows in Muay Thai - Beginner Technique with Neungsiam Fairtex
Combat Culture
Upward elbow
Sityodtong Muay Thai - Reverse upward elbow
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Upward elbow
Muay Thai Elbow Series - Downward Chopping Elbow Combination
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
Downward elbow
Muay Thai Move of The Month - Liver Punch to Downward Elbow
Evolve Training Center
Downward elbow
Muay Thai - How To Throw A Jumping Downward Elbow
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
Downward elbow
Muay Thai Technique - Downward Jumping Elbow
Muay Thai PROS
Downward elbow
Muay Thai Technique - Chopping Down Elbow with Chris Aboy & James Combs
T.A.G. Muay Thai
Downward elbow
Muay Thai 5 Brutal Boxing to Elbow Drills
Warrior Collective
Punch to elbow transition
5 Devastating Muay Thai Elbow Combos
Muay Thai Guy
Punch to elbow transition
Muay Thai - 5 Basic Elbow KO Combinations by Nong-O
Evolve University
Punch to elbow transition
3 Sneaky Ways To Land Elbows In Muay Thai ft. Sean Fagan
Muay Thai Guy
Punch to elbow transition
Muay Thai Training - Elbow - Engage Into The Clinch
Evolve MMA
Elbow to clinch flow
How to Throw Elbows from Muay Thai Clinch
Arena MMA
Elbow to clinch flow
Anderson Silva - The Ong Bak Elbow KO & Clinch Breakdown
Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns
Elbow to clinch flow
Muay Thai Advanced Elbows from the Clinch
Warrior Collective
Elbow to clinch flow
Muay Thai Theme of the Month - Broken Rhythms
Muay Thai Tutorial
Defensive rhythm and broken timing
How To Develop Broken Rhythm
Bang Muay Thai
Defensive rhythm and broken timing
04Round Kicks, Teeps & Balance
How To Throw A Muay Thai Push Kick
Evolve MMA
Round kick power and balance
Muay Thai Applying the Hip in Roundhouse Kicks
Warrior Collective
Round kick power and balance
Muay Thai 5 Ways to Defend the Teep
Warrior Collective
Kick catches and counters
Muay Thai - How To Execute A Teep And Question Mark Kick Combination
Evolve MMA
Round kick power and balance
Advanced Footwork Drills & Angles For Muay Thai
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Angle kicking open side
4 Tricks and Fakes to Land Powerful Kicks (ft. Sean Fagan)
FightCamp
Kick feints and setups
How NOT To Muay Thai Kick - 8 Common Roundhouse Kick Mistakes
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Body kick structure
Muay Thai Damaging Body Kicks
Warrior Collective
Body kick structure
Muay Thai Tricks to land BIG body kicks
Warrior Collective
Body kick structure
3 Leg Punishing Low Kick Styles - Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Muay Thai Guy
Low kick mechanics
Duke Roufus Breakdown - The Low-Kick Finale
Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns
Low kick mechanics
Muay Thai Mechanics of the Low Kick
Warrior Collective
Low kick mechanics
3 Advanced Kick Feints to Land Your Muay Thai Kicks
Online Striking Academy
Kick feints and setups
Muay Thai Feints off the Rear Leg
Warrior Collective
Kick feints and setups
Muay Thai Feints and Tricks
Warrior Collective
Kick feints and setups
Moments of Brilliance - Buakaw's Dominant Angle Switch-Kick
Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns
Angle kicking open side
Muay Thai Using Constant Angles to Attack
Warrior Collective
Angle kicking open side
Muay Thai Sparring Drills - Create Angles to Attack with Panicos Yusuf
Warrior Collective
Angle kicking open side
Muay Thai Kick Defense - Catch and Counter Technique by Damien Trainor
Muay Thai Guy
Kick catches and counters
3 Muay Thai Counters - How To Catch and Counter The Body Kick
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Kick catches and counters
Muay Thai Defense Technique - Catch Body Kick and Counter
Sean Fagan (Muay Thai Guy)
Kick catches and counters
Coban's Legendary Catch-Counter Hook
Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns
Kick catches and counters
05Basic Combinations & Padwork
Highly Effective Muay Thai Pad Work Combinations
Muay Thai Tutorial
Basic combinations padwork
Muay Thai - Basic Thai Pad Drills
Muay Thai Tutorial
Basic combinations padwork
Muay Thai - 3 Basic KO Combinations
Evolve University
Basic combinations padwork
Muay Thai Pad Work - From Zero to Pro (6 Stages)
Muay Thai Tutorial
Basic combinations padwork
Muay Thai 10 Essential Attacking Combinations
Warrior Collective
Punch kick combinations
Muay Thai 5 Pad Work Combinations to set up Power Low Kicks
Stuart Tomlinson
Punch kick combinations
How to Form Your Own Striking Combos - MMA/Kickboxing
fightTIPS
Punch kick combinations
Thai Boxing Basic Combination - Jab Cross Hook
Driift TV
Jab cross hook
The 1-2-3 - Jab, Cross, Hook Combination
Muay Thai Madness
Jab cross hook
Muay Thai Hook Punch vs Boxing Hook Punch
Skyhook Martial Arts & Fitness
Jab cross hook
Jab, Cross, Hook Combinations - Damien Trainor's Boxing for Kickboxing
K1ANOOP
Jab cross hook
Muay Thai Level Changing Combinations
Warrior Collective
Punch kick combinations
Muay Thai 5 Killer Pad Work Drills to Develop Countering
Warrior Collective
Round building padwork
5 Muay Thai Pad Work Combination Drills for Elite Fighters
Warrior Collective
Round building padwork