Chat

Execution

Execution is very similar to the Yat Khao technique where you lift up the knee and use body rock movement, but instead of keeping the foot back, it is flicked forward in time with Tae Tua to strike the target with force. Start from the Tha Kru, left stance:

1. Raise the right knee to the front, exactly like in the Yang Sam Kum, including the Phan Mut.
2. Rock the head and the shoulders backwards and kick out with your foot, striking with the ball of the foot.
3. Bring your head and torso back to the Yok Kao Guard and bring the foot back.
4. Drop the foot down into the Tha Kru, right stance.

You should be able to execute this with power, and not over compensating your balance. Remember to keep the toes up, and kick with the ball of the foot, or alternatively the heel of the foot depending on the area of the opponent that you're striking. As with all of the leg techniques, remember to keep your guard up throughout (change guards if you are stepping forward or backward with the kick). This kick can also be used as a stop kick (when the opponent is attacking you) to the body or the leg that the opponent is kicking with.