Muay Thai makes prudent use of footwork and body positioning to increase the effectiveness of its offense and defensive structure.
	When an opponent throws a circular technique often times a well timed linear response can stifle it or prevent it from completing its range of motion. Checks can be applied to incoming hooks, round kicks and spin kicks. Checks can be applied with the hand or foot.
	Like the Filipino systems the Thai will seek a destruction when opportunity presents itself. Elbows and knees are frequently used to strike incoming hands, arms and legs.