What are the key techniques in Muay Thai?

All martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques should be used safely and responsibly. These are some for Muay Thau

Muay Thai Knee Strikes

FYI – You could see the word Khao written as Kao or Kow for Muay Thai knee techniques.

• Khao Chiang – Muay Thai Diagonal Knee Strike
• Khao Khong – Muay Thai Curving Knee Strike
• Khao Loi – Muay Thai Flying Knee Strike
• Khao Tat – Horizontal Knee Strike
• Khao Trong – Muay Thai Straight Knee Strike
• Khao Yao – Muay Thai Knee Bomb

Muay Thai Punches

• Kradot Chok – Superman Punch
• Mat Nueng – Jab
• Mat Soi Dao – Uppercut Punch
• Mat Trong – Straight Punch, Cross Punch, Reverse Punch, etc.
• Mat Wiang Klap – Backfist Strike
• Mat Wiang San – Hook Punch
• Mat Wiang Yao – Haymaker Punch

Muay Thai Elbow Strikes

FYI – You could see the word Sok written as Sawk for Muay Thai elbow techniques.

• Sok Klap – Spinning Elbow Strike
• Sok Ngat – Uppercut Elbow Strike
• Sok Sap – Downward Elbow Strike
• Sok Tat – Horizontal Elbow Strike
• Sok Chieng – Diagonal Elbow
• Sok Hud – Levering Elbow
• Sok Ku – Double Elbows
• Sok Phong – Front Elbow Thrust
• Sok Ti – Striking Elbow
• Sok Tong – Smash Downward Elbow

Muay Thai Blocks

• Muay Thai Buok – Muay Thai Shin Block

Muay Thai Clinching Techniques

• Muay Thai Djab Ko – Muay Thai Clinch