Bong

In these situations (or at any time) you can use the guard to block an attack, simply by shifting slightly into the line of the line of the attack. This is a short, quick movement, which requires little investment by the defender but could be very costly for the attack, especially if you intercept the blow with your elbows. This is similar to the standard guard in western boxing, where they cover up and change the angle of the guard to block incoming attacks, the difference is that in Muay Chaiya, we try and keep more open so that we can see the opponent better, and have the opportunity to intercept with the elbow. By defeating the blow, with minimal deviation from your guard, you can successfully defend yourself without creating openings for your opponent to take advantage of.