Muay Boran Basics: Solo Forms

Martial Dances or Forms represent a sophisticated system of traditional pre-arranged shadow boxing. Muay Boran Forms are series of offensive (Mai Rook) and defensive (Mai Rab) maneuvers logically connected. They are meant to record the lessons learned from real fighting and pass this knowledge to future generations of martial artists. Each Form focuses on specific combat strategies and fighting skills. The Muay Boran Form shown here is a basic sequence of attacks and defences focused on short range fighting. This series of Mai Muay is used by expert practitioners to train advanced elbow techniques such as: Combinations of elbows and knees Combinations of elbows and punches The correct training procedure for Muay Boran Forms is as follows. Step 1: rehearse the whole sequence as many times as possible Step 2: work each technique separately Step 3: explore the various martial applications of each technique with a partner For more info about Muay Boran Forms please refer to the