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Chok /CHOK/

Chok (Thai: ชก, pronounced CHOK) is a Muay Thai technique term. To box or punch. It is also the referee's command to resume fighting after a break, and appears in the send-off phrase chok dee (good luck). It is also written Chock. Related terms: Mat, Chok dee and Yut. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Chokชก
To box or punch. It is also the referee's command to resume fighting after a break, and appears in the send-off phrase chok dee (good luck).
TermChok
Thai scriptชก
Pronunciation (approx.)CHOK
Also writtenChock
CategoryTechnique

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Questions about Chok

What does Chok mean in Muay Thai?

To box or punch. It is also the referee's command to resume fighting after a break, and appears in the send-off phrase chok dee (good luck).

How do you pronounce Chok?

Chok is pronounced roughly CHOK. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Chok written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written ชก.

What are other spellings of Chok?

It is also written Chock. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Chok?

Related terms: Mat, Chok dee and Yut.

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