Master Sken (Muay Thai)

[Sammeung]

Thanks sportmuaythai,
After posted,I realised what I did.It must be Punch drunk,I feel stupid.Yes Arjarn Pot(Pote) Wongmeungchan(Wongmeungjun) was my teacher.Arjarn Pot and Orono visited England and Orono fought against Michael Liewfat of Holland at Master Sken show about 1989.My senior,Chaichana(Master Chana) is now living in UK.I told Master Chana about our teacher passed away.

[sportmuaythai]

Hi Everyone,

My teacher who taught me in my professional career was Arjarn Pot Sarasin
from Por.Meung Ubol Camp in Ubol Province,North Eastern of Thailand.
Choke Dee(Good Luck) and Sawaddee.

A little clear up here. Arjan Pot Wongsemuangchan is the owner of Por Muang Ubol camp. Mr. Pote Sarasin is an elderly ex-politician from the elite circle. His family own a major share in Thai Namthip company which bottle and distribute CocoCola in Thailand. I believe that long time ago, he was once a vice prime minister of Thailand.

[Sammeung]

Hi Everyone,
I am very new to this Forum and would like to reply to this post in order to give my view about Climbing up and downward Elbow.It is not very easy to do this technique.However you must train to perfection,then every thing is possible.Great Mauythai Arjarns and heros used this technique in the past.You won't see this technique being used in the Ring because fighters want to win the fight with simpler techniques,safer and safe energy.
As Master Sken,I fortunate to have trained with him for at least 2 years now.I found him one of the most complitent Muaythai teacher and year 1998 ,he has been awarded one of the best and most accomplished Muaythai teacher by Minister of Sport and Education of Thailand.He was presented a Blazer of honour at Sukhothai(an old Capital City of Thailand).If you have a look at his website,please go to his Blogg or his autobiography page.He was a Team captain of Takraw(Wooden ball) a traditional game of Thai Sport,which you can use shoulder,knees,elbows,kicks.He was selected to play Takraw for his country,but chose to study at PE University of Bangkok.
Master Sken trained and fought in Muaythai for his food and education,struggling all his life,when his father was murdered since he was 8 years old.He did train TKD when he was 14 years old but never stop training in Muaythai.He studied Sports and how to teach Sports and He chose Muaythai,Krabi Krabong and Martial Arts as his main subjects.
I was a professional fighter from Ubol and Lumpinee Stadium,then I became a Royal Navy Fitness Insrtuctor.I moved to England and work with my family.
I travelled 600 miles round trips to his HQ in Stockport and have learnt so much from a True Muaythai teacher and Martial Artist.I have had over 300 fights now but when I did free sparring with him.I felt like a beginner again.You must train with him and see him in person to be believed,I also found he teaches us so much both Physical and very strong in Mental training.
My teacher who taught me in my professional career was Arjarn Pot Sarasin
from Por.Meung Ubol Camp in Ubol Province,North Eastern of Thailand.
I hope I have helped to clear some doubt and questions about Master Sken.
We all can learn some thing all our life.One thing you must be open mind,dedication and determination.Most of all learn to enjoy life,sanook(enjoy)
Choke Dee(Good Luck) and Sawaddee.

[isukgrar]

It's a nice and effective attack, but it's really rare to see any of boxers use this technique. Boxer need to have the right decision and make sure he will not fail before use otherwise he will become a victim instead. I have seen this happend in real fingt in the ring once "Nong Tum", his name or his real name is Parinya, Kiat Bussaba done this to opponent which was quite prefect and several other boxer such as Samart Payak Arun

[fire cobra]

master skens kicking and jumping ability were enhanced by playing takraw i belive,wow apidej sit hirun,sport muay you are lucky to train with this man,one of my all time favourite boxers,along with poot lor lek

[sportmuaythai]

and a takraw exponent

The legendary Abhidej Sithirun was also member of regional champion takraw team. He told me that the kicks in takraw are very similar to MT kicks.

[fire cobra]

and a takraw exponent

[Troll Virus]

You have to remember that Sken is more ex TKD rather than MT.

[fire cobra]

hi guys,as well as stepping on the leg ive seen this done by stepping on one of the bottom 2 ropes ! i saw this in ayudhaya thailand at some outside fights and they were free to boot!

[commandos]

i found this where they actualy do it ... but its more like practice ..

Muay Thai Mortal Combat

[Khun Kao]

I've always thought (deep down) that these stepping up moves of MuayThai are doable, but I've never seen anyone really try. Besides, I always tell my guys that these moves should never be used mainly because I want them to focus on their fundamentals rather than get distracted by the flash.....

[commandos]

Thanks guy for all your reply ....

i think we all agree that this move is just to fancy to be applyed in a real fight , but look's cool ...

it can be a nice move to teach after 2 hours of training ... and be4 they leave to the house

[William]

In the weekly Thai fights that I would get from the local Thai market, I did see one guy attempt to pull it off in the ring. He got the step up on the knee, but his opponent fell back into the ropes which messed up the finish. But it was still cool to watch the set up and attempt.


William

[sportmuaythai]

It's very doable in the ring. I've seen it done several times by both Thais and farang ( foreigners). However, it's best executed when you've completely dominated your opponent, and he is exhausted. Same for many MT fundamental moves.

[chalambok]

This technique actually is doable, but it requires the perfect setup. Personally, I think it is taught more for its historic relevancy. This is how NaiKahNomTom defeated the last Burmese that he fought, after front-cutting the right leg and then repeatedly hop-around kicking the left thigh to force the Burmese to his knee. If done properly, this makes for a very beautiful and exciting demonstration of muay Kacheuk. Most people don't take it to its conclusion, and rarely do you see anyone do the shoulder step. There is another picture of it in the krabi-krabong thread.