Pit sa phok /BPIT SA-POHK/
Pit sa phok (Thai: ปิดสะโพก, pronounced BPIT SA-POHK) is a Muay Thai technique term. Trainer's instruction to turn or close the hip fully over on a kick so the shin, not the foot, lands. Pit eo (close the waist) is the same idea. It is also written Bpit sa pohk and Turn the hip.
Meaning
- Pit sa phokปิดสะโพก
- Trainer's instruction to turn or close the hip fully over on a kick so the shin, not the foot, lands. Pit eo (close the waist) is the same idea.
| Term | Pit sa phok |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ปิดสะโพก |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | BPIT SA-POHK |
| Also written | Bpit sa pohk, Turn the hip |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
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Questions about Pit sa phok
What does Pit sa phok mean in Muay Thai?
Trainer's instruction to turn or close the hip fully over on a kick so the shin, not the foot, lands. Pit eo (close the waist) is the same idea.
How do you pronounce Pit sa phok?
Pit sa phok is pronounced roughly BPIT SA-POHK. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Pit sa phok written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ปิดสะโพก.
What are other spellings of Pit sa phok?
It is also written Bpit sa pohk and Turn the hip. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Pit sa phok?
Related terms: Te tat and Pad work.
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