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Thai Termanilogy Used At LionHeart Muay Thai Academy
Discover the Art & Science of Nine Limbs
Muay Thai is a combat sport that is known for its powerful strikes, clinching techniques, and devastating elbow strikes. Muay Boran, on the other hand, is an ancient martial art that focuses on techniques used in combat scenarios. Both martial arts have a long history in Thailand and are still practiced today. At LionHeart Muay Thai, we strive to teach our students about the history and tradition of these martial arts, as well as the techniques themselves.
BASIC PHRASES & WORDS IN MUAY THAI
Before starting your training, it's important to know some basic terms and counting in Thai to immerse yourself in the culture of Muay Thai fully.
SawadeeKap/ SawadeeKa: Hello (Formal Thai Greeting)
Khop-khun Kap/ Khop-khun Ka: Thank You
Pak: Stand to AttentionDtrong: Straight
Yok Muay Khen: Hands Up
Kum Chern: Boran Guard
Chok-dee: Good LuckMuay Boran: Ancient Boxing
Nak Muay: Fighter
Khan: Grade / Level
Tam Ram: Form
Phasom Phasaan: Combination
Wai Kru: Paying Respect to Family, Teachers, and Creator
Ram Muay: Pre-fight Ritual – The Boxer's Dance
Kru: Teacher or Coach
Kru Yai: Assistant Master
Arjan: Master
Bravajran: Grand MasterChock Muay: Fight
Reum: Start
Yud: Stop
Khong / Wai: Bow
Sabai: Relax
Na: Advancing Step
Lan: Backwards Step
Sai: Left
Kwaa: Right
Hua: Head
Rangkay: Body
Kha: Leg
Sok: Elbow
Kao: Knee
Shin: Dtae1. Neung
2. Song
3. Sam
4. Si
5. Ha
6. Hok
7. Jed
8. Paet
9. Gao
10. Sip
11. Sip-et
12. Sip-song
13. Sip-sam
14. Sip-si
15. Sip-ha
16. Sip-hok
17. Sip-jed
18. Sip-paet
19. Sip-gao
20. Yee-sip
MUAY THAI GRADING TERMS
We Teach in both English and Thai. We encourage our members to become familiar with these terms while developing a deeper understanding of Muay Thai and Muay Boran.
Yoking: Transferring Weight with Rhythm
Seup: Directional Movement
Seau Yang: The Tiger Stalks its Prey
Salab Fun Pla: ZigZag Footwork
Toy: Defence Backwards Step
Lob Sharp: Side StepYeab (จับ): Jab Punch
Mahd Dtrong (ข้าม): Cross Punch
Mahd Gnad/Soi (อัพเปอร์คัท): Uppercut Punch
Mahd Dtawaad (ฮุก): Hook Punch
Sawk Dtad: Horizontal Elbow
Sawk Dtee: Diagonal Elbow
Sawk Gnad: Upward Elbow
Kao Dtrong: Straight Knee
Kao Chieng: Upward Angle Knee
Kao Dtad: Horizontal Knee
Teep Dtrong: Push Kick
Teep Khan: Side Kick
Dtae Chiang: Diagonal Shin Kick
Dtae Dtad: Horizontal Shin Kick
Dtae Dtrong: Vertical Shin KickBit: Closed Defence Shield
Bud: Parry (Straight Punches)
Bud Lang: Parry (Upper Cuts)
Tad Mala: Parry (Hook Punches)
Len Muay: Hard Weapon Defence
Pong: Open Hand Defence
Bird: Hook and Open
Kao Bong Nok: Outside Leg Block
Kao Bong Nai: Cross Block
Hak Nguang Aiyara: Break The Elephant’s Trunk
Muay Femeu: Technical Fighter
Muay Kao: Knee Fighter
Muay Mahd: Big PuncherMuay Sok: Elbow Fighter
Muay Gaao: Aggressive Fighter
Muay Nokrit: Unorthodox Fighter
MAE MAI TECHNIQUES
The traditional “Mae Mai” form, known as the Major techniques of Muay Boran, are crucial for understanding Muay Thai. These 15 main "signature" moves are primarily counter-attacks, encompassing both practical fighting applications and spectacular, film-styled techniques. They provide a common foundation for all styles of Muay Thai.
Mae Mai: 15 Foundational Techniques
1. Salab Fan Pla (ZigZag - Hanuman escapes the Serpent teeth)
2. Paksa Waeg Rang (Bird Peeping Through Nest)
3. Chawa Sad Hok (Jarva Throws Spear)
4. Inao Thang Grit (Innu Bayonet)
5. Yo Khao Prasumeru (Lifting Mount Sumeru)
6. Ta Then Kam Fak (Old Man Holding a Melon)
7. Mon Yan Lak (Mongolian Top Post)
8. Pak Look Thoy (Impaling The Stake)
9. Jarakhe Fad Hang (Crocodile Swings Its Tale)
10. Hak Ngung Aiyara (Break The Elephant’s Tusks)
11. Naka Bid Hang (Serpent Twists Its Tail)
12. Viroon Hok Glab (Bird Somersaults)
13. Dub Chawala (Turn Off The Lights)
14. Khunyak Jab Ling (Giant Catches The Monkey)
15. Hak Kor Erawan (Break The Elephant’s Neck)
