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Thai Terms

THE LANGUAGE OF THE ART

Thai Terminology.

Discover the art and science of nine limbs. We teach in both English and Thai, so every member develops a deeper understanding of Muay Thai and Muay Boran culture.

— GETTING STARTED

Basic Phrases & Words.

Before starting your training, it’s worth learning a few basic terms and counting in Thai to fully immerse yourself in the culture of Muay Thai.

GREETINGS &AMP; RESPECT

Sawasdee

Hello

Khob Khun

Thank you

Sabai Dee Mai

How are you

Chok Dee

Good luck

Kru

Teacher

Wai

Traditional gesture of respect

NUMBERS

Neung

One

Song

Two

Sam

Three

Four

Five

Hok

Six

WEAPONS OF MUAY THAI

Chok

Punch

Te (Teep)

Kick / push-kick

Khao

Knee

Sok

Elbow

Kod

Clinch

Mat

Fist

— GRADING SYLLABUS

Muay Thai Grading Terms.

We teach in both English and Thai. Members are encouraged to become familiar with these terms as they progress through the Khan system.

PEOPLE &AMP; ROLES

Nak Muay

Fighter / student

Kru

Teacher / coach

Ajarn

Senior instructor

Yod Muay

Master fighter

Look Sit

Student

Khan

Grade or level

CEREMONY &AMP; TRADITION

Wai Kru

Pre-fight respect ritual

Ram Muay

Ceremonial fight dance

Mongkol

Sacred headband

Prajioud

Armband

Sarama

Traditional fight music

Muay Boran

Ancient boxing

STRIKES

Chok

Punch

Te (Teep)

Kick / push-kick

Khao

Knee

Sok

Elbow

Sok Tat

Horizontal elbow

Khao Loi

Flying knee

HISTORY &AMP; STYLE

Krabi Krabong

Weapons-based martial art

Kaad Chuek

Rope-bound hands (historic)

Ling Lom

“Windy monkey” — fast Northern kicking style

Muay Korat

Northeastern strength-focused style

Muay Chaiya

Southern posture & defence style

Muay Lopburi

Central movement-focused style

— THE FOUNDATIONAL FORM

Mae Mai: 15 Techniques.

The traditional “Mae Mai” form is the set of major techniques of Muay Boran — 15 signature counter-attacks that provide a common foundation for every style of Muay Thai.

JORAKE FADHANG