Muay Plam /MOO-AY PLUM/
Muay Plam (Thai: มวยปล้ำ, pronounced MOO-AY PLUM) is a Muay Thai fighter-style term. The clinch wrestler: plam means to wrestle. Describes a fighter who wants to tie up, control and throw rather than strike at range. Often folded into Muay Khao; one Rajadamnern article uses Muay Plum for an elusive feinter instead, which is not the usual reading.
Meaning
- Muay Plamมวยปล้ำ
- The clinch wrestler: plam means to wrestle. Describes a fighter who wants to tie up, control and throw rather than strike at range. Often folded into Muay Khao; one Rajadamnern article uses Muay Plum for an elusive feinter instead, which is not the usual reading.
| Term | Muay Plam |
|---|---|
| Thai script | มวยปล้ำ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MOO-AY PLUM |
| Also written | Muay Plum, Muay Bplam, Clincher |
| Category | Archetype |
Sources: rajadamnern.com ↗ · fightencyclopedia.com ↗
Questions about Muay Plam
What does Muay Plam mean in Muay Thai?
The clinch wrestler: plam means to wrestle. Describes a fighter who wants to tie up, control and throw rather than strike at range. Often folded into Muay Khao; one Rajadamnern article uses Muay Plum for an elusive feinter instead, which is not the usual reading.
How do you pronounce Muay Plam?
Muay Plam is pronounced roughly MOO-AY PLUM. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Muay Plam written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written มวยปล้ำ.
What are other spellings of Muay Plam?
It is also written Muay Plum, Muay Bplam and Clincher. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Muay Plam?
Related terms: Clinch, Muay Khao and Dump.
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