Khao / Thai Knee Strike
เข่า
Devastating knee strike in Muay Thai targeting the ribs, solar plexus, or head.
Quick Facts
CategoryBody Part
Pronunciation/[kow]/
Alternative NamesThai knee strike, Flying knee
Definition
Khao (knee strike) delivers massive blunt trauma in Muay Thai. Speared upward or curved laterally into the ribcage, techniques like Khao Loi (flying knee) or Clinch Knees break breathing rhythm and fracture ribs.
Related Terms
Hiza膝
Japanese word for knee.
Nak MuayนักมวยTraditional title for a practitioner or professional fighter of Muay Thai.
Plum / Muay Thai Clinchปล้ำStand-up grappling collar-tie in Muay Thai used to manipulate head position and land knees.
Sok / Thai Elbow StrikeศอกRazor-sharp elbow strike in Muay Thai executed at close range to inflict cuts or knockouts.