Khao yiap /KOW YEE-AP/
Khao yiap (Thai: เข่าเหยียบ, pronounced KOW YEE-AP) is a Muay Thai technique term. Knee delivered after stepping on the opponent's thigh or hip to gain height, mostly seen in Muay Boran demonstrations. It is also written Step-up knee and Climbing knee. Related terms: Khao loi and Mae Mai. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Khao yiapเข่าเหยียบ
- Knee delivered after stepping on the opponent's thigh or hip to gain height, mostly seen in Muay Boran demonstrations.
| Term | Khao yiap |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เข่าเหยียบ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW YEE-AP |
| Also written | Step-up knee, Climbing knee |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Guides that use “Khao yiap”
- Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained How to throw Muay Thai knee strikes: the straight knee, diagonal and curved knees, step-up and switch...
Questions about Khao yiap
What does Khao yiap mean in Muay Thai?
Knee delivered after stepping on the opponent's thigh or hip to gain height, mostly seen in Muay Boran demonstrations.
How do you pronounce Khao yiap?
Khao yiap is pronounced roughly KOW YEE-AP. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao yiap written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เข่าเหยียบ.
What are other spellings of Khao yiap?
It is also written Step-up knee and Climbing knee. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao yiap?
Related terms: Khao loi and Mae Mai.
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