Muay Chaiya's Yok Khao guard (raised knee)
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There are two Mae Mai positions in Muay Chaiya, the Tha Kru and the Yok Khao guards. Once the Tha Kru is mastered, then it is good to concentrate on making the Yok Khao guard strong, and understand all of the variations and moves that lead in and out of it.
Primarily used as a defense to the infamous Muay Thai turning kick, Muay Chaiya has developed and enhaced this basic guard into not only an effective defense, but a formidable attack. Good balance is neccessary, gained by constant practice of the basic exercises and the Yang Sam Khum.
Note: Normally this guard is performed from the Tha Kru and you need to learn the Yang Sam Khum first.This article will cover the details of the raised knee guard position only.
The following describes for the right guard, where the right knee is raised.
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