Khao yao /KOW YAO/
Khao yao (Thai: เข่ายาว, pronounced KOW YAO) is a Muay Thai technique term. Long-range knee thrown from outside the clinch, stepping in as it lands. Sometimes translated as the knee bomb. It is also written Long knee and Knee bomb. Related terms: Khao and Khao trong. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Khao yaoเข่ายาว
- Long-range knee thrown from outside the clinch, stepping in as it lands. Sometimes translated as the knee bomb.
| Term | Khao yao |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เข่ายาว |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW YAO |
| Also written | Long knee, Knee bomb |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · muay-thai-santai.com ↗
Questions about Khao yao
What does Khao yao mean in Muay Thai?
Long-range knee thrown from outside the clinch, stepping in as it lands. Sometimes translated as the knee bomb.
How do you pronounce Khao yao?
Khao yao is pronounced roughly KOW YAO. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao yao written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เข่ายาว.
What are other spellings of Khao yao?
It is also written Long knee and Knee bomb. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao yao?
Related terms: Khao and Khao trong.
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