Thai Test
In the level 3 test the pad rounds are not meant to show form or knowledge of techniques.
Ajarn Chai asks you to demonstrate your ability to execute the techniques properly before you even get to the rounds.
What the 2 rounds are for is to see if you have heart, and will not give up against unbeatable odds.
To kick and knee takes more energy than punching and elbowing, on top of that you are getting the crap beat out of you and you aren't allowed to defend yourself.
Those rounds are not to show you can kick and knee, those rounds are to show you have the heart to be a Thai Fighter.
Hope this Helps,
Kedric Umaa
Apprentice Instructor
#1 Ranked IKF Super Middleweight Amateur Muay Thai Rules Fighter
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