Heavy bag /GRA-SORP SAI/
Heavy bag (Thai: กระสอบทราย, pronounced GRA-SORP SAI) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Generic hanging bag for power work. Thai gyms hang rows of them outdoors under a roof; the Thai name means sand sack. It is also written Krasop sai and Punch bag. Related terms: Banana bag and Bag work. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Heavy bagกระสอบทราย
- Generic hanging bag for power work. Thai gyms hang rows of them outdoors under a roof; the Thai name means sand sack.
| Term | Heavy bag |
|---|---|
| Thai script | กระสอบทราย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | GRA-SORP SAI |
| Also written | Krasop sai, Punch bag |
| Category | Equipment |
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Questions about Heavy bag
What does Heavy bag mean in Muay Thai?
Generic hanging bag for power work. Thai gyms hang rows of them outdoors under a roof; the Thai name means sand sack.
How do you pronounce Heavy bag?
Heavy bag is pronounced roughly GRA-SORP SAI. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Heavy bag written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written กระสอบทราย.
What are other spellings of Heavy bag?
It is also written Krasop sai and Punch bag. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Heavy bag?
Related terms: Banana bag and Bag work.