Fists | lead and rear
Jab, cross, hooks and uppercuts. Straights control distance and establish entries; hooks and uppercuts require different angles and range.
EIGHT LIMBS / TECHNIQUE SELECTOR
THE EIGHT LIMBS OF MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is often called the art of eight limbs. The phrase counts the two fists, two elbows, two knees and two legs. In practice, each striking surface has multiple techniques, distances and tactical uses.
TRAIN ALL EIGHT LIMBSFree in-browser training tool. No subscription or sign-in.
PRACTICAL DRILL EXAMPLES.
Elbows | lead and rear
Horizontal, upward and downward elbow variations. Elbow practice needs short range, correct mechanics and appropriate targets.
Knees | lead and rear
Straight, skip and curved knee techniques. Balance, foot placement and stable target presentation matter.
Legs | lead and rear
Push kicks (teeps), round kicks, switch kicks and low kicks. Recovery to a balanced stance connects kicks to the next action.
HOW TO TRAIN IT.
Lead and rear are not always left and right
Orthodox generally puts the left side forward; southpaw generally puts the right side forward. The engine selects lead/rear actions first and maps them onto the correct physical sides for each round.
Eight striking surfaces do not mean eight moves
A single limb can produce several distinct motions. Muay Timer lets you open each limb and select its individual techniques, rather than simply checking “punches” or “kicks.”
Train the transitions, not just isolated strikes
A flowing sequence considers rotational direction, range and a clear stance reset. Shorter combinations allow more technically meaningful repetitions before you add complexity.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
What are the eight limbs in Muay Thai?
Two fists, two elbows, two knees and two legs.
Can I choose all eight limbs in the timer?
Yes. In Round Builder, any of the eight limbs can be selected individually.
Is a teep a punch or kick?
A teep is a push kick made with the leg/foot, used to manage distance.
Does the app support southpaw?
Yes. Choose southpaw or alternate orthodox and southpaw by round.
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