This Anime Inspired Fight Fit routine, Muay Thai Workout 1, can help warriors learn some of the basic strikes in the art of "Eight-Limbs" a.k.a. Muay Thai.
Although the art of Muay Thai is not distinctly shown in many anime series, we can still see some of the offense strikes used in battle like when Frieza kneed Goku in the gut during their legendary battle, when Vegeta attempts to knee Super Broly and all the elbows and knees performed in the gory, Baki Hanma battles. This Fight Fit routine, Muay Thai Workout 1, can help warriors learn some of the basic strikes in the art of Muay-Thai.
Anime Inspiration
Various Anime
Who's This For?
Suitable for all levels
Fight Fit Muay Thai Workout 1 Benefits:
Learn basic punches and kicks
Learn basic elbow and knee strikes
Improve explosive power
Improve endurance
Workout Implementation:
To maintain balance between all other training practices, it’s recommended to complete a fight fit workout at least 2-3x/week.
Training Equipment:
Boxing Gloves
Handwraps
Punching Bag
Workout Details:
Complete 3 rounds
Rest 1-2 minutes between rounds
Complete Clinche exercise between each round before moving onto the next routine.
Warm Up:
Complete a 5 minute warm up or complete Initial Mile's Total Body Warm Up.
Cool Down:
Complete a 5 minute cool down or complete Initial Mile's Chi Flow Yoga Routine.
Punching Details:
L - Lead
Example: L Hook means, lead (front hand) hook punch.
R - Rear
Example: R Uppercut means, rear (back hand) uppercut punch.
Fight Fit Workout:
Round 1: Jab + Cross + L Up Elbow + R Cross Elbow
Round 2: Jab + Cross + R Push Kick + R Knee
Round 3: Jab + Cross + L Up Elbow + R Cross Elbow + R Round House Kick
Exercise Alternatives:
If regression is required or equipment is limited, below are some alternative exercises:
Dragon Crawls > Bear Crawls
Training Notes:
Return every punch back to the chin.
The non-punching hand should remain at your chin to block potential strike.
Pivot the foot when performing the cross elbow. If you're executing the lead elbow, pivot the front foot. If you're executing the rear elbow, pivot the rear foot.
Imagine kicking a door down when executing the push kick, a.k.a. teep kick.
Remember the 4 steps to executing a round house kick with proper form:
Step 1: Chamber your leg
Step 2: Pivot grounded foot
Step 3: Extend kicking leg
Step 4: Recoil leg back to body
Step 5: Reset
Imagine striking a target with the top of your foot or shin when performing the round house kick.
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