Sok / Thai Elbow Strike
ศอก
Razor-sharp elbow strike in Muay Thai executed at close range to inflict cuts or knockouts.
Quick Facts
CategoryBody Part
Pronunciation/[sohk]/
Alternative NamesThai elbow strike, Elbow spear
Definition
Sok (elbow strike) delivers point-blank devastating force in Muay Thai. Striking with the olecranon process bone, variations like Sok Ti (horizontal slash) or Sok Tang (uppercut elbow) slice open facial skin or cause instant concussive knockouts.
Related Terms
Empi / Hiji肘 / 猿臂
Elbow joint and striking surface in Japanese martial vocabulary.
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.
Khao / Thai Knee Strikeเข่าDevastating knee strike in Muay Thai targeting the ribs, solar plexus, or head.