Over 50 numbered Thai pad combinations ranging from basic two-strike sequences to advanced multi-weapon flows. A complete reference for pad holders and fighters to use during training.
In this guide, strikes are listed in sequence with dashes. "1" refers to the jab, "2" to the cross, "3" to the lead hook, "4" to the rear hook or overhand, "5" to the lead uppercut, and "6" to the rear uppercut. Kicks, knees, elbows, and teeps are spelled out. "Low Kick" means rear leg round kick to the thigh. "Body Kick" means rear leg round kick to the ribs. "Head Kick" means rear leg round kick to the head. "Switch Kick" means switching stance and kicking with the opposite leg. "Lead Kick" refers to a kick thrown from the lead leg without switching. "Teep" is the push kick. All combinations assume an orthodox stance unless noted.
1. Jab - Cross. 2. Jab - Cross - Low Kick. 3. Jab - Cross - Hook. 4. Jab - Cross - Hook - Low Kick. 5. Jab - Low Kick. 6. Jab - Body Kick. 7. Jab - Jab - Cross. 8. Jab - Jab - Cross - Low Kick. 9. Cross - Hook - Cross. 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook Body - Cross. 11. Lead Teep - Cross - Hook. 12. Jab - Cross - Lead Teep. 13. Double Jab - Low Kick. 14. Jab - Cross - Switch Kick. 15. Jab - Rear Teep. These are the bread-and-butter combinations every Muay Thai fighter should be able to throw in their sleep. Drill each one for a full round before moving to the next. Focus on returning to guard between every combination and resetting your stance.
16. Jab - Cross - Hook - Body Kick. 17. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook Body - Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook Head. 18. Low Kick - Cross - Hook - Low Kick. 19. Switch Kick - Cross - Hook - Low Kick. 20. Lead Teep - Jab - Cross - Body Kick. 21. Jab - Cross - Left Elbow - Right Knee. 22. Jab - Cross - Hook - Rear Elbow. 23. Jab - Body Kick - Cross - Hook - Low Kick. 24. Rear Teep - Step In Jab - Cross - Hook. 25. Jab - Cross - Slip - Cross - Hook - Body Kick. 26. Lead Hook Body - Cross - Lead Hook Head - Low Kick. 27. Switch Kick - Jab - Cross - Lead Knee. 28. Jab - Cross - Pull Back - Cross - Low Kick. 29. Jab - Lead Uppercut - Cross - Body Kick. 30. Double Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook. 31. Catch Kick - Cross - Hook - Low Kick. 32. Check Kick - Jab - Cross - Body Kick. 33. Jab - Cross - Duck - Lead Hook Body - Cross - Head Kick. 34. Rear Knee - Cross - Hook - Rear Knee. 35. Jab - Cross - Clinch Entry - Double Knee. These combinations introduce weapon transitions and basic defensive actions between attacks. The holder should present targets fluidly and, where noted, simulate attacks for the fighter to defend against.
36. Jab - Cross - Hook - Rear Elbow - Left Knee - Right Kick. 37. Fake Low Kick - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Body Kick. 38. Lead Teep - Step Angle Right - Cross - Hook - Switch Kick. 39. Jab - Cross - Roll Under Hook - Lead Uppercut - Cross - Low Kick. 40. Rear Body Kick - Land Forward - Jab - Cross - Lead Elbow. 41. Switch Knee - Rear Elbow - Lead Hook - Rear Body Kick. 42. Jab - Jab - Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook - Rear Body Kick - Left Knee. 43. Parry Jab - Cross Counter - Lead Hook - Step Right - Rear Kick. 44. Check Low Kick - Rear Kick - Cross - Hook - Rear Knee. 45. Catch Body Kick - Sweep - Follow With Cross - Low Kick. 46. Lead Teep - Opponent Catches - Spin Elbow. 47. Jab - Fake Cross - Lead Body Kick - Cross - Rear Elbow. 48. Slip Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook - Rear Head Kick. 49. Double Switch Kick - Jab - Cross - Lead Knee - Rear Elbow. 50. Jab - Cross - Push Off - Rear Teep - Step In Clinch - Triple Knee. 51. Jab to body - Cross to head - Lead Hook to body - Rear Uppercut - Lead Elbow - Rear Knee - Left Body Kick. 52. Feint Jab - Step Left - Rear Body Kick - Land Forward - Left Hook - Right Elbow - Clinch Entry - Knee Volley. These advanced combinations require smooth transitions, directional changes, and the ability to chain multiple weapons. Drill them slowly at first, building speed over weeks. The pad holder should move and counter-attack between sequences to create realism.
Do not try to drill all 52 combinations in a single session. Choose three to five combinations per training session and spend one full round on each. Start at half speed, focusing on form and balance. Increase speed each round. Once a combination feels natural at full speed, add it to your sparring and shadow boxing repertoire. Pad holders should memorise the numbering system so that in later sessions you can simply call out "Combo 17" or "Combo 42" and the fighter knows what to throw. This builds automatic recall under pressure. Every few weeks, revisit the basic combinations (1-15) to ensure your fundamentals remain sharp. Advanced fighters often become so focused on complex sequences that their basic jab-cross loses its crispness. Balance complexity with simplicity.