How to Uppercut in Muay Thai Boxing

One of the more effective punches in Muay Thai boxing is the uppercut punch. Because it can be delivered by either hand and it is quick, it can catch your opponent off guard and cause some damage. Practice of this punch is essential. Here is how you can apply it in your next Muay Thai bout.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Deliver uppercut punches in Muay Thai boxing in a forward and upward motion and at a 45 degree angle. Rotate your wrists as you do an uppercut punch in Muay Thai boxing so that your palm is facing up.
2. Use either your front hand or your back hand when you are doing uppercut punches in Muay Thai boxing. You will find that if you are able to deliver these punches with either hand, you will be able to keep you opponent off guard, as he won't be able to expect your uppercuts to be delivered by just one hand.
3. Allow your hand to dip down a little as you're doing uppercut punches in Muay Thai boxing. Your hand could come down to the solar plexus, but not below, as that could impede you from delivering the uppercut quickly.
4. Make sure that you deliver the uppercut punches quickly and sharply. By doing the uppercuts quickly, you are able to rob your opponent the chance to prepare for your punches, as they won't be telegraphed.
5. Keep the hand that isn't punching by your cheekbone, protecting your face. Remember also to keep your chin close to the shoulder that's punching to protect it, as well as twist your shoulders to add more power to the punch.
6. Step forward with the front foot as you're doing uppercut punches in Muay Thai boxing, and go up on the ball of your foot. Remember to move your hips forward as you do the uppercut punch in Muay Thai boxing, as that will add more power to your punch.
7. Drag your back foot up as you do an uppercut punch with your back hand, and rotate a little on the ball of your front foot. This enables you to put your hops into the punch, thus adding more power to it. You will find that because you are able to turn your hips more as you do an uppercut punch with the back hand, your punches will be more powerful than those delivered by the front hand.