Khao top /KOW DTOP/
Khao top (Thai: เข่าตบ, pronounced KOW DTOP) is a Muay Thai technique term. Slapping knee that lands with the inside of the thigh or knee, common in the clinch when there is no room to drive a straight knee. It is also written Knee slap and Khao ti. Related terms: Khao and Clinch.
Meaning
- Khao topเข่าตบ
- Slapping knee that lands with the inside of the thigh or knee, common in the clinch when there is no room to drive a straight knee.
| Term | Khao top |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เข่าตบ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW DTOP |
| Also written | Knee slap, Khao ti |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Khao top
What does Khao top mean in Muay Thai?
Slapping knee that lands with the inside of the thigh or knee, common in the clinch when there is no room to drive a straight knee.
How do you pronounce Khao top?
Khao top is pronounced roughly KOW DTOP. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao top written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เข่าตบ.
What are other spellings of Khao top?
It is also written Knee slap and Khao ti. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao top?
Related terms: Khao and Clinch.
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