Knee block
Knee block is a Muay Thai technique term. Placing the thigh or knee across the front of the opponent's hips in the clinch to stop them stepping in to knee. It is also written Knee bar in clinch and Hip check. Related terms: Clinch and Frame. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Knee block
- Placing the thigh or knee across the front of the opponent's hips in the clinch to stop them stepping in to knee.
| Term | Knee block |
|---|---|
| Also written | Knee bar in clinch, Hip check |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Knee block
What does Knee block mean in Muay Thai?
Placing the thigh or knee across the front of the opponent's hips in the clinch to stop them stepping in to knee.
What are other spellings of Knee block?
It is also written Knee bar in clinch and Hip check. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Knee block?
Related terms: Clinch and Frame.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.