Feint
Feint is a Muay Thai technique term. A deliberately incomplete strike or step that draws a reaction, opening a real strike elsewhere. Thai fighters feint heavily with the teep and lead leg. It is also written Fake. Related terms: Counter and Question-mark kick. It is one of 81 technique terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Feint
- A deliberately incomplete strike or step that draws a reaction, opening a real strike elsewhere. Thai fighters feint heavily with the teep and lead leg.
| Term | Feint |
|---|---|
| Also written | Fake |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: rajadamnern.com ↗
Questions about Feint
What does Feint mean in Muay Thai?
A deliberately incomplete strike or step that draws a reaction, opening a real strike elsewhere. Thai fighters feint heavily with the teep and lead leg.
What are other spellings of Feint?
It is also written Fake. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Feint?
Related terms: Counter and Question-mark kick.
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