Cross
Cross (Thai: หมัดตรง) is a Muay Thai technique term. Rear-hand straight punch thrown with hip rotation. Typically paired with a kick or knee in Thai combinations. It is also written Rear straight and Mat trong. Related terms: Jab and Mat trong. Guides on this site that use it include Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained.
Meaning
- Crossหมัดตรง
- Rear-hand straight punch thrown with hip rotation. Typically paired with a kick or knee in Thai combinations.
| Term | Cross |
|---|---|
| Thai script | หมัดตรง |
| Also written | Rear straight, Mat trong |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Guides that use “Cross”
- Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained How to throw Muay Thai knee strikes: the straight knee, diagonal and curved knees, step-up and switch...
Questions about Cross
What does Cross mean in Muay Thai?
Rear-hand straight punch thrown with hip rotation. Typically paired with a kick or knee in Thai combinations.
How is Cross written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written หมัดตรง.
What are other spellings of Cross?
It is also written Rear straight and Mat trong. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Cross?
Related terms: Jab and Mat trong.
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