Become Fighter
Building a game plan: Muay Thai guide
Know your three best weapons and what you will do when they stop working.
A game plan is simple. Choose three weapons that suit you, one way to win each round, and one answer to the opponent's best tool. Anything more complicated disappears the moment you are hit.
Study what you can about the opponent. Are they a knee fighter, a puncher or a technician? Which side do they kick from? Use that to decide the range you want and the first two rounds.
Key points
- Pick three weapons you trust under pressure.
- Know their best tool and have a counter.
- Plan the first two rounds, then adjust.
- Have a plan B if the first fails.
- Keep the plan simple enough to say in one sentence.
- Ask the corner to repeat it between rounds.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Too many ideas. Three weapons and one sentence.
- No plan B. Have an alternative for when the first fails.
- Ignoring the opponent. Plan around what they do.
The rest is in the app
The step-by-step breakdown, the timed drill with the coach calling the shots and the quiz are part of Become Fighter Pro, where this lesson sits in the Fight craft module of Muay Thai foundations.
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More from Fight craft
- Wai kru and ram muay: Muay Thai guide
- Fight week and nerves: Muay Thai guide
- Warm-up, corner and between rounds: Muay Thai guide
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.