Body punch /DTOY TONG/
Body punch (Thai: ต่อยท้อง, pronounced DTOY TONG) is a Muay Thai technique term. Punch to the stomach or ribs. Thai trainers say toi tong (punch the belly) when they want hands to the body rather than the head. It is also written Toi tong and Dtoy tong. Related terms: Hook and Uppercut. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Body punchต่อยท้อง
- Punch to the stomach or ribs. Thai trainers say toi tong (punch the belly) when they want hands to the body rather than the head.
| Term | Body punch |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ต่อยท้อง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | DTOY TONG |
| Also written | Toi tong, Dtoy tong |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
Questions about Body punch
What does Body punch mean in Muay Thai?
Punch to the stomach or ribs. Thai trainers say toi tong (punch the belly) when they want hands to the body rather than the head.
How do you pronounce Body punch?
Body punch is pronounced roughly DTOY TONG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Body punch written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ต่อยท้อง.
What are other spellings of Body punch?
It is also written Toi tong and Dtoy tong. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Body punch?
Related terms: Hook and Uppercut.
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