Intermediate
Muay Thai Defending Elbows in the Clinch Tutorial
Coach's take: Good single principle, clearly taught, but thin - covers elbows only and doesn't go much beyond the one idea.
Defending elbows and knees
Muay Thai
Block elbows and stop knees at close range.
What coaches agree on
- Fight for inside control of your opponent's arm at the bicep or elbow joint in the clinch, so they can't free it to throw an elbow.
- The instant a knee starts to rise, post a straight arm or palm into the chest or neck to stop it and break their balance.
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- Block an incoming knee with your own knee on the same side, turning it into the opponent's thigh.
Advanced
3 Ways To Defend Against Flying Attacks (Knees, Elbows, & Kicks)
Coach's take: Sharp, credible, and each technique is explained well enough you understand why it works, not just what it looks like.
Intermediate
How to Stop Clinch Knees in Muay Thai – Real Counters & Clinch Control
Coach's take: Dense, accurate breakdown of knee counters - a bit robotic in delivery but the technique is spot on.
Intermediate
How to Defend Elbows - Episode #84
Coach's take: Two clean principles -- bicep control and head position -- and the why behind both.
Intermediate
How Do You Defend Against Knees? Ft. Gabriel Varga
Coach's take: One technique, explained properly, that actually works — this is real coaching, not YouTube filler.
Intermediate
How to Defend Knees - Muay Thai Defense
Coach's take: Good range of real answers to a knee, translation is stiff but the technique is solid.
Beginner
In Muay Thai, defending a knee strike with a long guard on the chest ...
Coach's take: Short and useful. You'll actually use this in sparring, not just nod along.
Intermediate
3 Effective Techniques for Blocking Knees in the Clinch | TikTok
Coach's take: Solid, specific, and honest about which block is a trap. Good stuff.
Intermediate
5 Ways to Defend Against Elbows in #MuayThai
Coach's take: Genuinely useful — explains not just the technique but why the obvious answer (just block) isn't enough.
Intermediate
In Muay Thai, people fear punches and elbows… but knees are a ...
Coach's take: Solid, specific defensive detail -- the kind of cue that actually saves a shin in sparring.
Intermediate
Mastering Muay Thai Elbow Technique: Protect, Strike, and ...
Coach's take: Good logic, but leans on the video - the audio alone is a bit disjointed.
Intermediate
How to defend against knees - TikTok
Coach's take: Solid concept, clunky delivery - watch it, don't just read it.
Intermediate
Adam Little Combat Gym on Instagram: "Clinching is vital in Muay Thai because it controls distance, disrupts an opponent’s balance, and creates constant opportunities for knees, el
Coach's take: Real coaching, real cues - useful even though it's more about posture than a specific block.
Intermediate
Muay Thai Countering Elbows Tutorial
Coach's take: Useful counters, but light on depth for any single one.
Beginner
Muay Thai Clinching for Beginners | Grips, knees, and defense
Coach's take: Clear, drillable clinch fundamentals - worth running with a partner.
Intermediate
Effective Techniques for Defending Knees in Muay Thai
Coach's take: Probably a solid quick demo from a real gym, but too short to call it a lesson.
Advanced
Muay Thai Fighting Styles Part 1 - Muay Khao (Knee Fighter)
Coach's take: The counter-Muay-Khao tips are solid and actionable.