Toi lom /DTOY LOM/
Toi lom (Thai: ต่อยลม, pronounced DTOY LOM) is a Muay Thai training term. Shadowboxing, literally punching the air. Done in front of the mirror or around the ring to warm up and rehearse movement before pads and bag. It is also written Dtoi lom, Shadowboxing and Shadow. Related terms: Toi and Warm-up. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Toi lomต่อยลม
- Shadowboxing, literally punching the air. Done in front of the mirror or around the ring to warm up and rehearse movement before pads and bag.
| Term | Toi lom |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ต่อยลม |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | DTOY LOM |
| Also written | Dtoi lom, Shadowboxing, Shadow |
| Category | Training |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Toi lom
What does Toi lom mean in Muay Thai?
Shadowboxing, literally punching the air. Done in front of the mirror or around the ring to warm up and rehearse movement before pads and bag.
How do you pronounce Toi lom?
Toi lom is pronounced roughly DTOY LOM. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Toi lom written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ต่อยลม.
What are other spellings of Toi lom?
It is also written Dtoi lom, Shadowboxing and Shadow. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Toi lom?
Related terms: Toi and Warm-up.