Sweep /SWEEP/
Sweep (Thai: ปัดขา, pronounced SWEEP) is a Muay Thai technique term. Taking the opponent's supporting foot with a sole-of-the-foot brush while pulling or pushing their upper body the other way. Legal when done with a Muay Thai skill; hooking with the calf, ankle or heel is a foul under IFMA rules. It is also written Foot sweep and Leg sweep.
Meaning
- Sweepปัดขา
- Taking the opponent's supporting foot with a sole-of-the-foot brush while pulling or pushing their upper body the other way. Legal when done with a Muay Thai skill; hooking with the calf, ankle or heel is a foul under IFMA rules.
| Term | Sweep |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ปัดขา |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SWEEP |
| Also written | Foot sweep, Leg sweep |
| Category | Technique |
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Questions about Sweep
What does Sweep mean in Muay Thai?
Taking the opponent's supporting foot with a sole-of-the-foot brush while pulling or pushing their upper body the other way. Legal when done with a Muay Thai skill; hooking with the calf, ankle or heel is a foul under IFMA rules.
How do you pronounce Sweep?
Sweep is pronounced roughly SWEEP. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Sweep written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ปัดขา.
What are other spellings of Sweep?
It is also written Foot sweep and Leg sweep. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Sweep?
Related terms: Dump, Catch and sweep and Fouls.