Kard chuek /KAHT CHEU-AK/
Kard chuek (Thai: คาดเชือก, pronounced KAHT CHEU-AK) is a Muay Thai culture term. Fighting with hands bound in hemp rope instead of gloves, the pre-1930s norm. Gloves became compulsory after a ring death in the late 1920s; modern rope-bound bouts on promotions such as Thai Fight use thin gloves under the rope. Related terms: Muay Boran, Thai Fight and Gloves.
Meaning
- Kard chuekคาดเชือก
- Fighting with hands bound in hemp rope instead of gloves, the pre-1930s norm. Gloves became compulsory after a ring death in the late 1920s; modern rope-bound bouts on promotions such as Thai Fight use thin gloves under the rope.
| Term | Kard chuek |
|---|---|
| Thai script | คาดเชือก |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KAHT CHEU-AK |
| Also written | Kaad chuek, Khat chueak, Muay kard chuek |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: rajadamnern.com ↗ · muaythaicitizen.com ↗ · en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Kard chuek
What does Kard chuek mean in Muay Thai?
Fighting with hands bound in hemp rope instead of gloves, the pre-1930s norm. Gloves became compulsory after a ring death in the late 1920s; modern rope-bound bouts on promotions such as Thai Fight use thin gloves under the rope.
How do you pronounce Kard chuek?
Kard chuek is pronounced roughly KAHT CHEU-AK. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Kard chuek written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written คาดเชือก.
What are other spellings of Kard chuek?
It is also written Kaad chuek, Khat chueak and Muay kard chuek. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Kard chuek?
Related terms: Muay Boran, Thai Fight and Gloves.
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