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Low kick

Low kick is a Muay Thai technique term. Roundhouse to the thigh or calf. In Thai rules it scores modestly unless it visibly damages or buckles the leg; it is a favourite of pressure fighters and Muay Mat. It is also written Leg kick and Te kha. Related terms: Te tat, Check and Muay Mat.

Meaning

Low kick
Roundhouse to the thigh or calf. In Thai rules it scores modestly unless it visibly damages or buckles the leg; it is a favourite of pressure fighters and Muay Mat.
TermLow kick
Also writtenLeg kick, Te kha
CategoryTechnique

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Questions about Low kick

What does Low kick mean in Muay Thai?

Roundhouse to the thigh or calf. In Thai rules it scores modestly unless it visibly damages or buckles the leg; it is a favourite of pressure fighters and Muay Mat.

What are other spellings of Low kick?

It is also written Leg kick and Te kha. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Low kick?

Related terms: Te tat, Check and Muay Mat.

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