Khao tat /KOW DTUT/
Khao tat (Thai: เข่าตัด, pronounced KOW DTUT) is a Muay Thai technique term. Horizontal knee across the body, the knee equivalent of a hook. It is also written Horizontal knee and Cutting knee. Related terms: Khao and Khao khong. It is one of 81 technique terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Khao tatเข่าตัด
- Horizontal knee across the body, the knee equivalent of a hook.
| Term | Khao tat |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เข่าตัด |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW DTUT |
| Also written | Horizontal knee, Cutting knee |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Khao tat
What does Khao tat mean in Muay Thai?
Horizontal knee across the body, the knee equivalent of a hook.
How do you pronounce Khao tat?
Khao tat is pronounced roughly KOW DTUT. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao tat written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เข่าตัด.
What are other spellings of Khao tat?
It is also written Horizontal knee and Cutting knee. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao tat?
Related terms: Khao and Khao khong.
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