Luk Mai /LOOK MY/
Luk Mai (Thai: ลูกไม้, pronounced LOOK MY) is a Muay Thai culture term. The fifteen minor or advanced techniques of Muay Boran that build on the Mae Mai, including Hanuman Thawai Waen and Sok Phuang Malai. It is also written Look Mai and Child techniques. Related terms: Mae Mai and Muay Boran. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Luk Maiลูกไม้
- The fifteen minor or advanced techniques of Muay Boran that build on the Mae Mai, including Hanuman Thawai Waen and Sok Phuang Malai.
| Term | Luk Mai |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ลูกไม้ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | LOOK MY |
| Also written | Look Mai, Child techniques |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: muaythai.it ↗ · nowmuaythai.com ↗
Questions about Luk Mai
What does Luk Mai mean in Muay Thai?
The fifteen minor or advanced techniques of Muay Boran that build on the Mae Mai, including Hanuman Thawai Waen and Sok Phuang Malai.
How do you pronounce Luk Mai?
Luk Mai is pronounced roughly LOOK MY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Luk Mai written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ลูกไม้.
What are other spellings of Luk Mai?
It is also written Look Mai and Child techniques. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Luk Mai?
Related terms: Mae Mai and Muay Boran.
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