1 comments about Mastering Muay Thai.

1. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3H4VDYMD9TFD1 Mastering Muay Thai featuring Master Paul Metayo

5 comments about Muay Thai vol.1 Seakson Janjira.

1. This dvd is the first in a series of 4 and contains all the basics of muay thai, from footwork to punching and elbow techniques. It is well presented and demonstrates the techniques clearly. This dvd acts well as a starting point and is excellent for beginners. More advanced students of muay thai will know most of these techniques, however it is still worth buying for the excellent presentation of techniques with the focus on correct footwork.



2. I have never seen a tape so well presented. Each of the basic techniques were shown going forward and backwards to and from the camera and from left to right and back again. Thus, you can see each technique from the front and from the side.
   
   Mr. Janjira put a lot of effort into these lessons so even an old "tard" like me can learn and absorb the techniques. He shows the basic stance and hand/arm positions and shows how to maintain them as you move around the ring. He then demonstrates the jab, cross, uppercut and elbow techniques thrown in three variations (angles)- uppercut, horizontal and diagonally downwards. He continually adds valuable tips during each presentation which greatly adds to understanding the movement.
   
   There is only one negative factor - loud sounds caused interference in the video. They must have used a cheap microphone or had the gain too high and drove their amp into saturation. The rest of the tape was so good that I soon learned to ignore the interference.
   
   A word to younger readers. Fights are won with basics - not with flashy techniques. Showboating only works in the movies. In the streets "flash" will get you beaten.
   
   Muhammed Ali only had four techniques: a left jab, a left hook, a right cross and an uppercut. What made him better than the rest is that he did them to perfection with proper timing.
   
   Another fighter, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace mentions on his tape series that he only used four techniques in winning all his fights. He had two hand and two leg techniques: a left jab, a left hook, a left side kick and a left roundhouse kick. But, he performed them to perfection.
   
   So, young readers, what is it going to be? Master a few techniques and win fights or learn dozens of flashy or "secret" techniques and get your a** handed to you in a "real" fight. But, you will look "good" as everyone is laughing at you when you get planted on your [...].



3. This DVD contains very basic of Muay Thai punches and elbows. If you have to be learning this level of fighting on a DVD you probably shouldn't be doing this art. I fast forewarded most of it.



4. This DVD presents the basics of Muay Thai punching and footwork. This is a great supplement to my training library. I learned a lot from this DVD. You will need Muay Thai #2 to learn how to kick and use your knees.



5. The negative reviews of these videos are daydreaming. There are no secrets besides the little known tips of doing the basics more effectively. That's what this tape contains.
   
   There are no secret techniques, just DETAILS that make the basics work better. If people were hoping for some kind of secret new technique, they are not going to find it here. What they will find will be some of the best exposition on Muay Thai I have ever seen in a video series.

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5 comments about Muay Thai Knockout.

1. The only reason I hgave this a four star rating is that it is not catered to beginners and not exactly an instructional tape. It is filled with pearls and gold nuggets though. If you are a beginner you may want to try duke roufus's set. By far, the best technically beginners set is muay thai beginning and advanced sets by Surachai Sirisute, founder of thai boxing in this country. Getting back to Master K's videos- these are videos of Master K working with his students using the thai pads and heavy bag. After getting a basic knowledge of the basic muay thai techniques these tapes can be referred to for a treasure chest of pearls and gold nuggets. They are an excellent resource to any martial arts library and gave me a great deal more of the finer nuances of techniques and when/how ot throw them. This video would have gotten a five star rating but they did not because they dont express they are more for intermediates than beginnners. Besides that I dont believe you can go wrong by purchasing anything fom Master K.



2. Unfortunately for this DVD, I viewed the four-set DVD's by Saekson Janjira first. That was a magnificent example of well thought out presentation and teaching ability.
   
   Compared to the Janjira series, this single DVD seemed disjointed and not thorough in explaining and showing the various techniques. That is understandable - you can't cover in one DVD what another covers in four DVD's.
   
   Overall, this is a good DVD that covers a lot of territory including various techniques, combinations, history and ritual.



3. This dvd is done so that you are "there" with the teacher while he teaches his students. His explainations as well as the subjects talked about are vague. Don't expect specialized, detailed instruction with this. Still though, there are several bits of helpful advice throughout. But, its definately not worth forty bucks.



4. The format of this DVD is more seminar or class workout than a step by step instructional. You can tell by watching Master K that he's spent a lot of years in the ring. He has to be in his 50s but he demonstrations kicks and strikes full power on his students and knocks more than one of them across the floor. As he coaches students, demonstrates and explains the techniques here, he drops in a lot of important little tips and insight. I've watched this DVD three times now and each time I find something else to take back to the gym and work on. This isn't a DVD for beginners but if you have some ring experience, you'll definitely find some wisdom here. Well worth the price of admission.



5. Master K is awesome, no doubt, but this dvd is merely an overview of Muay Thai and not an instructional teaching aid. And, since it is very expensive as far as dvd's go, you would be real wise to look elsewhere. The instructional dvd's to get, in order, are Duke Roufus boxed set, Razor McCullough boxed set, and the ones by Saekson Janjira(volumes 1 & 2). All 3 are exceptional and the Razor McCullough 3 disc set is the same price as the Master K seminar dvd.

5 comments about Muay Thai Master Saekson - 4 DVD Set.

1. This Is Bye Far The Best Muay Thai Video Out there thus Far
   Master Saekson Breaks everything down to the Bar basics to advanced teckniqes. If you need Reference material to expand your nolege in Muay Thai this is it. Its worth every pennsy



2. This is a great DVD set for begenning Muay Thai. The first DVD walks you through the basics of punches, including jab drills, jab cross drills, Hook drills, punching drills with weights (so when you take the weight off your super fast and powerful).
   
   The second DVD moves on to to upercut drills, kicking and elbow drills. Note that these drills are VERY well laid out showing proper footwork, proper punching/kicking techniques, proper punch/kick technique.
   
   DVD 3,4 are advanced drills with bags and partners great for the next level after core training. Anyone interested in my original copy can let me now at [...] as I have recorded the series on my tivo.



3. This DVD although the quality is not picture perfect the information is accurate and detailed. If you continue to drill one step at a time even the most inexperienced person can good understanding on defense and offense. Definetly worth the price. Don't think about it.



4. I had been training muay thai for a good while before getting these, and wanted to get a fresh look from a different perspective. I found it refreshing to see such a good pedagogical model in place. Saekson is a top notch teacher and has tons of experience, you will never regret getting these DVDs.



5. Master Saekson DVDs are the best that you can get. very thorough and excellent for the beginner as well as the advanced.
   as he teaches us more he keeps going back to the basic stance that he taught at the beginning because it is the basic foundation for Muay Thai. He shows different angles and goes over each technique several times so you can actually learn.
   i highly recommend these to anyone and everyone. also if you connect with him on myspace and facebook you can ask Saekson/Saekson's gym people questions if you need to. ive only had to ask one since i started about a year ago.

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3 comments about Duke Roufus Muay Thai Instructional DVDs, 8 Amazing Volumes for Full Contact Kickboxing, Muay Thai & Mixed Martial Arts Fighting.

1. This is an excellent teaching product for those who want to become better at muay thai/kickboxing. Duke explains in detail from all different angles each move. For those of you looking to get an excellent quality standup game, I'd highly reccommend this dvd! Easy to follow and very technique oriented.



2. Having trained under some of the best Thai fighters in the world, I was curious to see what Duke Roufus had to offer. My conclusion was quick. Duke had a lot to offer, and then some! There are many Muay Thai DVDs, which will show you a technique. This one actually details the details, such as footwork and why you should move your footwork a certain way. As the techniques progress, you are still reminded (in details) why the basic footwork is such an important foundation. For the English speaking world, this DVD is also one of the clearest if not the clearest in terms of attention to details and explanation. Not only are explanations given, Duke also demonstrates why he explains things (for example a certain defense against the hook) a certain way. Alternatives are also explained, which allows the fighter to flow into another technique if one doesn't work or if the other is more applicable.
   
   A beginner and even intermediate practitioners will suddenly realize that Muay Thai, which is often credited as being deadly because of simplicity, requires a lot more than you think in order to master that simplicity. Footwork, angle, stances, combos, strategy, etc. takes years to master and Duke explains them. You will no longer view Muay Thai as some one-kick art that you can learn in a day. The deadly simplicity takes much practice to know and apply well. Once again, Duke will give you a perspective into this reality.
   
   In the past, I had doubted if Duke Roufus (who once criticized Muay Thai when he was much younger) would be able to actually put out a fine instructional Muay Thai DVD. Let's just say, he shut me up in a good way - and he shut me up good. This DVD is right on and is actually not just the best one in which an American teaches this Thai art; it is one of the best ones - if not the best one - period!
   
   Combine this DVD with Malaipet's "The Muay Thai Clinch," and you will have a pretty comprehensive understanding of the art. (If there is any weakness with this DVD, it has to be that the clinch work covered is very basic and does not provide the more advanced techniques. Of course Muay Thai clinching is a whole art in itself, deserving its own volume.)
   
   All in all, this is a 10-Star set regardless of how you look at it.



3. Great explanations. My kids and I use this for part of our martial arts / self defense work (we use Dan Gable's wrestling dvd as the other part). Roufus explains the hows and whys of every move. We knew nothing of Muay Thai going into the dvd series, but the set is a great way to learn. Highest recommendation. (You think that is a good enough review so he doesn't track me down??)

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4 comments about Muay Thai Part 2 Mechanics of Kicking Knees and Blocking.

1. See my comments for tape 1 in the series. The same positive and negative statements apply here except the techniques are different.
   
   This tape/DVD covers kicks: roundhouse and front. A point brought out was that in Muay Thai there are no "snap" kicks from the front leg as in karate. All kicks are power kicks delivered from the rear leg.
   
   Also covered were knee techniques, sweeping techniques and blocking of punches.



2. This video is awesome great views from every angle. Video was better than i expected and is great for beginners. I was very satisfied with the condition that i recieved the disk in from the sender. (no scratches whatsoever). I would recomend this disk to anyone interested in Muay Thai.



3. Mater Saekon Janjira training drills work every well and are very easy to learn.



4. Not a bad video.. The audio could have been done better but overall great.