The Perfect Muay Thai Long Guard: How to Use It

In this video, we delve into the intricacies of the Muay Thai long guard technique, demonstrating how to effectively incorporate it into your fighting arsenal. Join Coach Charles Johnson, and Tito Johnson , as he breaks down the key elements of this defensive strategy, perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Explore Muay Thai drills, training tips, and technical breakdowns to enhance your striking techniques and self-defense skills. Whether you're sparring, doing padwork, or honing your combos, mastering the long guard is essential for any Muay Thai enthusiast. Stay tuned for expert insights from Tito Johnson, as this father and son duo share their passion for kickboxing at Kingdom Martial Arts Academy. Let's level up your Muay Thai game together!

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[paybax]

Love it. Long guard massively improved my sparring, especially when new. You have to watch the shots, with the high guard it’s easy to close your eyes.

You and Jeff Chan are really the only people that have solid videos on it.

[byronsmith]

Best muay thai tutorials right here on this channel. Next tutorial do the father-son kamehameha technique, please! 😂

[KizokuOniiUzumaki]

That comprehensive camera angle is clutch. Tight work! 😎

[KizokuOniiUzumaki]

What I love most is that you articulate the details in a way that shows how much focus you put into mastering these techniques when you were a regular competitor. It’s what makes me trust the info the most. 💎

You make me excited about training. Makes an old man want to hop in that ring again 😂.

[asianassassin]

Good.sir were in the Navy I was your neighbor in Jacksonville fl many years ago. 🙏 you were Texas. Bless

[bunmeng]

This is an a great and detailed long guard tutorial. Love it

[cheese]

Love these tutorials!! They all make some much sense. Keep it up!!

[bloodstormm]

This is nice I see so many people doubling guard I. The air after a combo and have no real idea how to use it.

[jaystar]

Hey, one other thing that really is just personal preference but I feel is very helpful that buakaw does is having your lead extended arm rotated to where your elbow is point outwards and your hand is pointed inwards, this helps a lot with deflecting crosses and also protects you head a little more because your shoulder is now also helping cover your face. This ultimately is personal preference as I feel both angles have there benefits and consequences similar how there two ways to hold rear hand in long guard.

[MrCk]

Awesome coach, awesome student. You guys are a great team. Thank you for teaching us

[closeredge]

Best long guard tutorial ive seen in a LONG TIME...

[yahimba]

Golden content. Trying to get the long guard down, I struggle most with body kicks that come under my outstretched arm. What are my main defenses, checks with the left leg and catches?

[masterh]

Hey Charles, have you ever made a video covering your personal MT journey? Would love to hear about it as an aspiring gym owner/fighter. I've only been training for a bit over a year and I've been thinking about visiting the motherland, getting some fights under my belt over time and eventually opening my own gym one day. That being said, I'm still young (mid 20s) and uncertain about letting Muay Thai consume most of my life, finding the right partner, and other choices. Sorry for going off on a tangent; there's just a lot of uncertainty right now!

[templarexemplar]

Dudes will see this and think hell yeah🗿👍

[eduardoruano]

Would Long guard be more convenient for the longer person? Just wondering

[kostateverovskiy]

Does this defense also work well with someone who has short reach against someone taller/longer reach? any extra variations needed?

[landonp]

Would you say the long guard works better for tall fighters?

[andresnguyen]

Nice! Since I am southpaw, do you prefer stepping inside our outside to be effective with it in open stance?

[blazerker]

Can the long guard be used effectively when you are on the ropes and your opponent is ready to wail you with long and fast combinations?
Since stepping back with the long guard is not possible anymore, the long guard wouldn't be "perfect" anymore, so is switching to high guard a better idea when cornered?