Sok klap /SORK GLUP/
Sok klap (Thai: ศอกกลับ, pronounced SORK GLUP) is a Muay Thai technique term. Spinning back elbow. Turning the body 180 degrees adds power at the cost of briefly losing sight of the opponent. It is also written Sok glap, Spinning elbow and Sok wiang klap. Related terms: Sok and Spinning backfist. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Sok klapศอกกลับ
- Spinning back elbow. Turning the body 180 degrees adds power at the cost of briefly losing sight of the opponent.
| Term | Sok klap |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ศอกกลับ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SORK GLUP |
| Also written | Sok glap, Spinning elbow, Sok wiang klap |
| Category | Technique |
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Questions about Sok klap
What does Sok klap mean in Muay Thai?
Spinning back elbow. Turning the body 180 degrees adds power at the cost of briefly losing sight of the opponent.
How do you pronounce Sok klap?
Sok klap is pronounced roughly SORK GLUP. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Sok klap written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ศอกกลับ.
What are other spellings of Sok klap?
It is also written Sok glap, Spinning elbow and Sok wiang klap. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Sok klap?
Related terms: Sok and Spinning backfist.