Check
Check (Thai: บัง) is a Muay Thai technique term. Lifting the shin to block an incoming roundhouse so it lands shin-on-shin instead of on the thigh or ribs. The basic defence against kicks. It is also written Shin block and Bang. Related terms: Low kick and Block. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Checkบัง
- Lifting the shin to block an incoming roundhouse so it lands shin-on-shin instead of on the thigh or ribs. The basic defence against kicks.
| Term | Check |
|---|---|
| Thai script | บัง |
| Also written | Shin block, Bang |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
Questions about Check
What does Check mean in Muay Thai?
Lifting the shin to block an incoming roundhouse so it lands shin-on-shin instead of on the thigh or ribs. The basic defence against kicks.
How is Check written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written บัง.
What are other spellings of Check?
It is also written Shin block and Bang. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Check?
Related terms: Low kick and Block.
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