Khao /KOW/
Khao (Thai: เข่า, pronounced KOW) is a Muay Thai technique term. Knee, and the knee strike. Knees score heavily in Thai stadium judging, especially from the clinch, and define the Muay Khao archetype. It is also written Kao, Kow and Khow. Related terms: Khao trong, Muay Khao and Clinch. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Khaoเข่า
- Knee, and the knee strike. Knees score heavily in Thai stadium judging, especially from the clinch, and define the Muay Khao archetype.
| Term | Khao |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เข่า |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW |
| Also written | Kao, Kow, Khow |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · hayabusafight.com ↗
Guides that use “Khao”
- 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
What does Khao mean in Muay Thai?
Knee, and the knee strike. Knees score heavily in Thai stadium judging, especially from the clinch, and define the Muay Khao archetype.
How do you pronounce Khao?
Khao is pronounced roughly KOW. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เข่า.
What are other spellings of Khao?
It is also written Kao, Kow and Khow. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao?
Related terms: Khao trong, Muay Khao and Clinch.
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