Head kick
Head kick is a Muay Thai technique term. Roundhouse to the head or neck. High-risk, high-reward: a clean one often ends the fight, but a missed one leaves the kicker off balance. It is also written High kick and Te hua. Related terms: Te tat and Kradot te. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Head kick
- Roundhouse to the head or neck. High-risk, high-reward: a clean one often ends the fight, but a missed one leaves the kicker off balance.
| Term | Head kick |
|---|---|
| Also written | High kick, Te hua |
| Category | Technique |
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Questions about Head kick
What does Head kick mean in Muay Thai?
Roundhouse to the head or neck. High-risk, high-reward: a clean one often ends the fight, but a missed one leaves the kicker off balance.
What are other spellings of Head kick?
It is also written High kick and Te hua. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Head kick?
Related terms: Te tat and Kradot te.
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