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Chapter II. Thai boxing technique.
Kicks.
Calf cover-up.
ОглавлениеThe boxer puts up his leg bent at the knee, blocking the opponent’s kick with his calf. The foot points down and lead elbow is firmly tucked against inner knee side. The elbow and the calf create the protection wall, fully covering left and right sides of the torso.
2004-11-16. Moscow (RUS). “RAMTL in ‘Capitalism’ casino. Virachai Sukhechen (THA) vs Marsel "Sailor" Adzhiniyazov (RUS).
Main calf cover-up mistakes:
No hand cover-up;
Left foot is not turned in its ball and points upwards, not left-upwards.
After the defense, the boxer can go for a counter-attack with right high kick, low kick or punch, for instance, “one-two” combination of straight head punches.