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Thai kick

Thai kick is a Muay Thai gym slang term. Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand. It is also written Thai roundhouse. Related terms: Te tat. Guides on this site that use it include The Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick: How to Throw It Properly. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Thai kick
Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand.
TermThai kick
Also writtenThai roundhouse
CategorySlang

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Questions about Thai kick

What does Thai kick mean in Muay Thai?

Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand.

What are other spellings of Thai kick?

It is also written Thai roundhouse. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Thai kick?

Related terms: Te tat.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.