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Sok phuang malai /SORK POO-ANG MA-LIE/

Sok phuang malai (Thai: ศอกพวงมาลัย, pronounced SORK POO-ANG MA-LIE) is a Muay Thai technique term. One of the Luk Mai (advanced) Muay Boran techniques: the name means garland elbow. It describes a circular chain of elbows delivered around the opponent's guard. It is also written Sawk Phuang Malai and Garland elbow. Related terms: Luk Mai and Sok.

Meaning

Sok phuang malaiศอกพวงมาลัย
One of the Luk Mai (advanced) Muay Boran techniques: the name means garland elbow. It describes a circular chain of elbows delivered around the opponent's guard.
TermSok phuang malai
Thai scriptศอกพวงมาลัย
Pronunciation (approx.)SORK POO-ANG MA-LIE
Also writtenSawk Phuang Malai, Garland elbow
CategoryTechnique

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Questions about Sok phuang malai

What does Sok phuang malai mean in Muay Thai?

One of the Luk Mai (advanced) Muay Boran techniques: the name means garland elbow. It describes a circular chain of elbows delivered around the opponent's guard.

How do you pronounce Sok phuang malai?

Sok phuang malai is pronounced roughly SORK POO-ANG MA-LIE. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Sok phuang malai written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written ศอกพวงมาลัย.

What are other spellings of Sok phuang malai?

It is also written Sawk Phuang Malai and Garland elbow. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Sok phuang malai?

Related terms: Luk Mai and Sok.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.