MUAY THAI: Knees

Knee strikes are arguably the most dangerous weapon of muay thai. A fighter who has perfected his knee strikes, can end a fight prematurely by a single vicious knee strike only. For this reason, knee techniques of muay thai have been adopted widely also in mixed martial arts (MMA). Knee strikes can be used both offensively as well as defensively. Knee strikes are mostly close range strikes, and also utilized extensively in the clinch. It is important to be well aware of the distance from the opponent before attempting a knee strike.