THE MECHANICS OF PLANTING WILLOW
Don't block a knee jab, but let the opponent's leg glide up your arm and then lock it in your elbow
The Muay Thai knee jabs are fast and powerful, and executed at close quarters. They are, therefore, not easy to counter, especially when your neck is being held by your opponent. But we are lucky that Sigung (or Sitaigung, or Sicho) Ho Fatt Nam has left us a legacy in "Plant Willow in Front of Camp", which is an excellent counter against the Muay Thai knee jabs. In this video series the mechanics of the technique were explained in some details.
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| Typical Muay Thai Attacks | Typical Muay Thai Attacks | Class Practice |
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| Not Like This | Not Like This | Helpless Kungfu Exponent |
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| Don't Block a Knee Jab | Deflect a Knee Jab | Let Jab Glide Up |
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| Mechanics of Deflection | Thread Away the Grip | Planting Willow |
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