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4. Phan Mut Yok Khao

This is a great way of practicing the Yok Khao Guard and transitioning from side to side. Please check out the article on the Yok Khao Guard for more details onthis exercise.
- Start in the Cross-arm Guard
- Lift the right knee and Phan Mut into the right Tha Kru Guard.
- Hold for a second, maintaning balance.
- Drop the leg back to center stance, then lift the left knee and Phan Mut into the left Tha Kru.
- Hold for a second, maintaning balance.
- Drop the leg back to center stance, then lift the right knee and Phan Mut into the left Tha Kru.
- Repeat 3 to 6.
Notes:
- Remember to pause in between raising the knee, it's not a run!
- Lift the knee into the Yok Khao Guard as quickly as possible.
- Concentrate on balance at all times.
- Only Phan Mut when lifting the knee.