Jorakhe fat hang /JOR-A-KAY FAHT HAHNG/
Jorakhe fat hang (Thai: จระเข้ฟาดหาง, pronounced JOR-A-KAY FAHT HAHNG) is a Muay Thai technique term. Spinning heel kick named after a crocodile swinging its tail. Listed among the fifteen Mae Mai of Muay Boran and occasionally seen as a showpiece in modern bouts. It is also written Jarake fad hang and Crocodile whips its tail.
Meaning
- Jorakhe fat hangจระเข้ฟาดหาง
- Spinning heel kick named after a crocodile swinging its tail. Listed among the fifteen Mae Mai of Muay Boran and occasionally seen as a showpiece in modern bouts.
| Term | Jorakhe fat hang |
|---|---|
| Thai script | จระเข้ฟาดหาง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | JOR-A-KAY FAHT HAHNG |
| Also written | Jarake fad hang, Crocodile whips its tail |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · muaythai.it ↗
Questions about Jorakhe fat hang
What does Jorakhe fat hang mean in Muay Thai?
Spinning heel kick named after a crocodile swinging its tail. Listed among the fifteen Mae Mai of Muay Boran and occasionally seen as a showpiece in modern bouts.
How do you pronounce Jorakhe fat hang?
Jorakhe fat hang is pronounced roughly JOR-A-KAY FAHT HAHNG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Jorakhe fat hang written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written จระเข้ฟาดหาง.
What are other spellings of Jorakhe fat hang?
It is also written Jarake fad hang and Crocodile whips its tail. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Jorakhe fat hang?
Related terms: Mae Mai and Te klap lang.
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