Body kick
Body kick is a Muay Thai technique term. Roundhouse to the ribs, arms or torso. The bread-and-butter scoring kick in Thai stadiums because it visibly moves the opponent and lands on the largest target. It is also written Te lam tua and Mid kick. Related terms: Te tat and Scoring criteria. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Body kick
- Roundhouse to the ribs, arms or torso. The bread-and-butter scoring kick in Thai stadiums because it visibly moves the opponent and lands on the largest target.
| Term | Body kick |
|---|---|
| Also written | Te lam tua, Mid kick |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · muaythai.com ↗
Questions about Body kick
What does Body kick mean in Muay Thai?
Roundhouse to the ribs, arms or torso. The bread-and-butter scoring kick in Thai stadiums because it visibly moves the opponent and lands on the largest target.
What are other spellings of Body kick?
It is also written Te lam tua and Mid kick. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Body kick?
Related terms: Te tat and Scoring criteria.
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