Muay Korat /MOO-AY KO-RAHT/
Muay Korat (Thai: มวยโคราช, pronounced MOO-AY KO-RAHT) is a Muay Thai culture term. Regional Muay Boran style from Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in the north-east, traditionally associated with heavy swinging punches and kicks. It is also written Korat style. Related terms: Muay Boran and Muay Chaiya. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Muay Koratมวยโคราช
- Regional Muay Boran style from Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in the north-east, traditionally associated with heavy swinging punches and kicks.
| Term | Muay Korat |
|---|---|
| Thai script | มวยโคราช |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MOO-AY KO-RAHT |
| Also written | Korat style |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Muay Korat
What does Muay Korat mean in Muay Thai?
Regional Muay Boran style from Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in the north-east, traditionally associated with heavy swinging punches and kicks.
How do you pronounce Muay Korat?
Muay Korat is pronounced roughly MOO-AY KO-RAHT. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Muay Korat written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written มวยโคราช.
What are other spellings of Muay Korat?
It is also written Korat style. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Muay Korat?
Related terms: Muay Boran and Muay Chaiya.
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