In Muay Thai fist techniques, the fists must be properly clenched to lessen the chance of spraining the wrists or cause inflammation of the hand muscles. Several Thai boxing champions who have turned to the international boxing and gone so far as to become the world champion are always plagued with the recurring injury, that is, the sprained wrists, inflamed hand or muscles. This is due to the improper manner of clenching the fists.
How to Clench a Fists
The trainee should stand with his arms by his side, this is Phase 1. Now bend the lower arm perpendicular to the upper arm with the elbow secured tightly to the body, this is Phase 2. The lower arms point directly in front with the palms upward and his fingers straight. For Phase 3, make the hands into fist by rolling the fingers with the thumbs resting on the index and middle fingers. The fist should be form and tight.
Phase 4, the trainee should now release his elbows and lift the fists up to cover the solar plexus. One fist should be lower than the other by about 6 inches and both about 6 inches away from the chest. Twirl the fists forward and then back in a circular motion, about 6 times each (picture 1). Phase 5, the trainee should now move his fist in a movement from parallel to the floor to a 45 degree angle. (picture 2)
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