Ten years ago, I had the honor of filming a seminar conducted by the legendary Rob Kaman, widely regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters in history. With an awe-inspiring record, he attained the status of a nine-time world champion, firmly establishing his dominance in the sport. This remarkable event provides an exclusive opportunity to witness firsthand the incredible techniques that propelled Rob Kaman to the pinnacle of success.
Accompanying Rob Kaman at the seminar were two prominent personalities who added further depth to the experience. Jean-Charles Skarbowsky, an esteemed Muay Thai champion in his own right, played a pivotal role by assisting Rob Kaman in translating the seminar into French, enabling a broader audience to benefit from this extraordinary event. Additionally, Pipa, the esteemed coach of the renowned and widely celebrated "pound for pound" Muay Thai Champion, Saenchai, graced the seminar with his presence, further highlighting the significance of this gathering.
The techniques imparted by Rob Kaman during this seminar possess the transformative power to elevate any fighter's skill set to new heights. Whether you aspire to compete professionally or simply seek to improve your self-defense abilities, the invaluable knowledge shared by Rob Kaman will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on your journey.
As the one responsible for capturing this magical moment on film, I am truly excited to share this extraordinary experience with you. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Jean-Charles Skarbowsky for orchestrating this unforgettable seminar. So sit back, relax, and prepare to immerse yourself in the world of Muay Thai excellence. Sawadee Kap!
- Olivier Dalipagic
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
06:10 Switching Stances / Jab while moving around
10:42 Interruptions: Controlling your opponent / Keeping your opponent from moving forward
14:56 Hitting at the right moment
18:04 Two Types of Jabs
23:30 Parry Hand vs Forearm / Parry Jab / Parry Cross /Parry Jab & Cross
28:05 Mixing all combos: Parry Low Kick / Parry Switch Knee / Parry Body Kick
32:53 Combinations in Disorder: A lethal cocktail
37:31 Hook Counters: Absorb body Kick / Hook & Low Kick / Hook x2 & Low Kick
47:59 Counters: Absorb body Kick / Hook / Plexus / Switch Knee
51:11 Cross Counters: Parry Cross / Absorb Kick / Cross or Cross Plexus
54:05 Combo Counters: Parry Cross / Absorb Kick / Counter Cross / Hook / Low Kick
55:52 Mix up Counters of opponent's left and right body kicks
56:59 Rob Kaman's Final Advice