Muay Tae /MOO-AY DTEH/
Muay Tae (Thai: มวยเตะ, pronounced MOO-AY DTEH) is a Muay Thai fighter-style term. The kicker: a fighter whose game revolves around the roundhouse, usually to the body, thrown in volume from the outside. It is also written Muay Te and Kicker. Related terms: Te tat and Body kick. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Muay Taeมวยเตะ
- The kicker: a fighter whose game revolves around the roundhouse, usually to the body, thrown in volume from the outside.
| Term | Muay Tae |
|---|---|
| Thai script | มวยเตะ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MOO-AY DTEH |
| Also written | Muay Te, Kicker |
| Category | Archetype |
Sources: rajadamnern.com ↗ · yokkao.com ↗
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Questions about Muay Tae
What does Muay Tae mean in Muay Thai?
The kicker: a fighter whose game revolves around the roundhouse, usually to the body, thrown in volume from the outside.
How do you pronounce Muay Tae?
Muay Tae is pronounced roughly MOO-AY DTEH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Muay Tae written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written มวยเตะ.
What are other spellings of Muay Tae?
It is also written Muay Te and Kicker. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Muay Tae?
Related terms: Te tat and Body kick.
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