Muay Thai Techniques Explained: The Art of Eight Limbs

Muay Thai uses punches (2 fists), kicks (2 shins), elbows (2 elbows), and knees (2 knees). Punches include jab, cross, hook, and uppercut. Kicks are the most powerful weapons, with the roundhouse kick as signature technique.

Elbows are devastating at close range. Knee strikes are delivered from the clinch position. The clinch is a form of standing grappling unique to Muay Thai.

Understanding all eight weapons gives you a complete striking martial art.