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Khao trong /KOW DTRONG/

Khao trong (Thai: เข่าตรง, pronounced KOW DTRONG) is a Muay Thai technique term. Straight knee driven upward and forward into the body or head, usually with the hips thrust in. The main clinch weapon. It is also written Straight knee and Kao trong. Related terms: Khao, Clinch and Muay Khao. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Khao trongเข่าตรง
Straight knee driven upward and forward into the body or head, usually with the hips thrust in. The main clinch weapon.
TermKhao trong
Thai scriptเข่าตรง
Pronunciation (approx.)KOW DTRONG
Also writtenStraight knee, Kao trong
CategoryTechnique

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Questions about Khao trong

What does Khao trong mean in Muay Thai?

Straight knee driven upward and forward into the body or head, usually with the hips thrust in. The main clinch weapon.

How do you pronounce Khao trong?

Khao trong is pronounced roughly KOW DTRONG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Khao trong written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written เข่าตรง.

What are other spellings of Khao trong?

It is also written Straight knee and Kao trong. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Khao trong?

Related terms: Khao, Clinch and Muay Khao.

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