Khayoep te /KA-YERP DTEH/
Khayoep te (Thai: เขยิบเตะ, pronounced KA-YERP DTEH) is a Muay Thai technique term. Kick delivered after a small shuffle or step-up to close range, sometimes off the opponent's thigh in Muay Boran displays. It is also written Step-up kick and Yiep te. Related terms: Te tat. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Khayoep teเขยิบเตะ
- Kick delivered after a small shuffle or step-up to close range, sometimes off the opponent's thigh in Muay Boran displays.
| Term | Khayoep te |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เขยิบเตะ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KA-YERP DTEH |
| Also written | Step-up kick, Yiep te |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Khayoep te
What does Khayoep te mean in Muay Thai?
Kick delivered after a small shuffle or step-up to close range, sometimes off the opponent's thigh in Muay Boran displays.
How do you pronounce Khayoep te?
Khayoep te is pronounced roughly KA-YERP DTEH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khayoep te written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เขยิบเตะ.
What are other spellings of Khayoep te?
It is also written Step-up kick and Yiep te. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khayoep te?
Related terms: Te tat.
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