| Muay
Thai Terminology |
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Aenken |
Anklet, protecting instep and shin |
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Andap |
Ratings |
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Baak |
Mouth |
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Bangkok |
Capital of Thailand |
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Bat |
Block |
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Chaikrong |
Floating ribs |
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Champ |
Champion |
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Chiang Mai |
Provincial capital in the North. Seond largest city in
Thailand |
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Chok |
Fight |
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Choraked faad haang |
Turn kick, literally 'crocodile thrashes its tail' |
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Dadsin |
To judge, to decide |
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Daihuachai |
Region under the heart, a vital point. |
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Dermpan |
A form of betting. |
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Dontree Muay |
The music played during a match |
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Dtaa |
Eyes |
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Dtaai |
To die |
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Dtae |
To kick |
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Dtae Kao |
Knee kick |
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Dtae Tao |
Kick with foot |
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Dtae Wiang |
Round kick |
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Dtai |
Kidneys, a vital point. |
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Dtai Kao |
Knee kick from side |
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Dtee |
To hit |
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Dtee Mat |
To hit with the fist |
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Dtee Sawk |
To hit with the elbow |
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Dtoi |
To box, boxing |
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Dtoi Lom |
Shadow boxing, literally to box with the wind or air. |
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Faad |
To thrash, wipe, swipe |
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Faidaeng |
The red corner |
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Fainamnerng |
The blue corner |
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Gamagan |
Referee |
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Gaan Dadsin |
Judging |
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Gangkeng Muay |
Boxer's trunks |
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Gawn Welaa |
Literally before time. "Gawn welaa" bouts,
reserved for novices, are held before the program starts. |
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Grajab |
Groin guard |
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Grammon Srisa |
Top of head, a vital point |
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Grasawb |
Bag, punching bag |
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Hua |
Head |
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Huajai |
Heart |
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Hook |
Hook, word borrowed from English. |
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Jad |
Promote |
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Jamook |
Nose |
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Kaa |
Leg |
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Kaen |
Arm |
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Kai |
Camp |
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Kai Muay |
Boxing camp |
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Kagangai |
Jawbone, a vital point |
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Kamab |
Temples, vital points. |
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Kao |
Knee |
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Kao Kong |
Over-arm knee kick |
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Kao Loy |
Jumping knee kick |
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Kao Drong |
Frontal knee kick |
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Khuen Kroo |
The ceremony during which a teacher accepts a new
student. |
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Koo Ek |
Main bout on a card, literally the "number one
pair". |
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Kradot |
Jump |
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Dradot Dtae |
Jump kick |
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Druang Rang |
Bands worn around biceps |
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Kroo Muay |
Boxing teacher |
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Kwaa |
Right, to the right |
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Lang Tao |
Instep |
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Limpee |
Solar Plexus, a vital point |
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Mat |
Fist |
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Mat At |
Uppercut |
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Mat Drong |
Straight punch |
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Mao Mat |
"Punch drunk" |
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Mongkon |
The headband worn during pre-fight ceremony |
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Muay Acheep |
Professional boxing |
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Muay Thai |
Thai-style boxing |
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Muay Sakon |
International-style boxing |
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Na Kaeng |
Shin |
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Nak Muay |
Boer |
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Namnak |
Weight |
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Na Paang |
Forehead |
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Nuam |
Gloves |
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Pang-nga |
To dodge, evade |
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Paa Pan Mue |
Bandages worn under gloves |
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Pee Liang |
Seconds |
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Raigaan Muay |
Boxing program |
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Ram Muay |
Boxing dance, part of the pre-fight ritual |
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Run |
Weight category |
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Saai |
Left, to the left |
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Sanam Muay |
Boxing stadium |
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Sawing |
Swing, the word comes from the English "swing" |
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Sawk |
Elbow |
| Sangwien |
Ring
Ropes |
| Sawk
Chieng |
Diagonal
Elbow |
| Sawk
Hug |
Levering
Elbow |
| Sawk
Klab |
Reverse
Elbow |
| Sawk Ku |
Double
Elbow |
| Sawk Sob |
Chopping
Elbow |
| Sawk
Tad |
Jab Elbow |
| Sawk
Tong |
Smashing
Down Elbow |
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Taitai |
Nap, a vital point |
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Tao |
Foot |
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Teep |
Push or thrust with the underside of the foot |
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Teep Dan Lang |
Foot thrust to the rear |
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Teep Duen Son |
Heel push |
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Teep Drong |
Straight forward foot push |
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Ting |
Throw |
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Tong |
Stomach |
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Tong Noi |
Lower stomach, a vital point |
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Uppercut |
Uppercut, borrowed from English |
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Wai Kroo |
Obeisance to the teacher, part of the pre-fight ritual. |
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Wehtee |
The ring, a stage |
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Wong |
Band |
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Wong Muay |
The orchestra that plays during matches |
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Yaeb |
Jab, borrowed from English |
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Yaek |
Break, used by referee in the ring to separate fighters. |
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Yang gan fan |
Mouth guard |
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Yang Sam Kung |
Three step dance, part of the Ram Muay |
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Yok |
Round |
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Yud |
Stop, used by referee |
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| Commonly
Used Phrases |
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| Sa wadee |
Hello |
| La kon
|
Goodbye |
| Aroon sa wadee |
Good morning |
| Sayan sa wadee
|
Good evening |
| Ra tree sa wadee |
Goo
d night |
| Chan shue
|
My name is |
| Khob chai mark
|
Thanks, very much |
| Khob ton rub tharn
|
You are welcome |
| Tharn sa bi dee rhuee
|
You are welcome |
| Chan mai khao chai
|
I don't understand |
| Shuay chan noi doi ma?
|
Can you help me? |
| Chan ma chark saha rat
|
I am from the U.S. |
| Tharn wa yarng rai? |
How do you say? |
| We la tao r
ai?
|
What time is it? |
| Chan ma chark saha rat
|
I
can't speak Thai |
| Chan pood dai tae pasa Anglish
|
I speak English |
| Prode pood hai sah kwa nee |
Please speak more slowly |
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| Basic
Numbers 1 through 10 |
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| Nueng |
One |
| Sorng
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Two |
| Sarm |
Three |
| Se
e |
Four |
| Ha |
Five |
| Hok
|
Six |
| Ched
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Seven |
| Paed
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Eight |
| Kao |
Nine |
| Sib
|
Ten |
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