Thai kick
Thai kick is a Muay Thai gym slang term. Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand. It is also written Thai roundhouse. Related terms: Te tat. Guides on this site that use it include The Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick: How to Throw It Properly. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Thai kick
- Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand.
| Term | Thai kick |
|---|---|
| Also written | Thai roundhouse |
| Category | Slang |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Guides that use “Thai kick”
- The Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick: How to Throw It Properly Step-by-step mechanics of the Muay Thai roundhouse kick: the step-out, hip turn, shin contact, arm swing...
- Muay Thai for Beginners (UK): First Class, Kit and Costs New to Muay Thai in the UK? What happens in your first class, what to wear, what kit to buy later, how...
Questions about Thai kick
What does Thai kick mean in Muay Thai?
Kickboxing and MMA shorthand for the shin-landing, full-hip roundhouse as taught in Thailand.
What are other spellings of Thai kick?
It is also written Thai roundhouse. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Thai kick?
Related terms: Te tat.
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