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Muay Thai Glossary

Submitted by gaijinu on Thu, 22/01/2009 - 04:16.
  • glossary
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Thai-English dictionary for the nakmuays!

Aenken
    Anklet, protecting instep and shin
Am-Nuay Phawn
    Blessing
Andap
    Ratings
Ao! Jai! Sai
    Pay attention
Baak
    Mouth
Bat
    Block
Book!
    Attack
Buok
    Shin Block. Also called Kaak.
Cha Kwa Nee
    Slower
Chaikrong
    Floating ribs
Chaiya
    A small town in the Surat Thani province of southern Thailand. The place is the origin of the Muay Chaiya style of Muay Thai.
Chohk!
    Fight
Choraked Faad Haang
    Turning kick
Daihoo-uk! Jy! Or Daihuachai
    A vital point just under the heart
Djab Ko
    Clinching/grabbing
Djog Yan
    Piercing bellows
Don!-Tree Muay
    Music accompanying the fight
Dtah
    Eyes
Dtee
    Hit
Dteh Kradot
    Jumping roundhouse
Dteh!
    Kick
Dteh! Kao
    knee kick
Dteh! Pub Nok
    Kick to the outside of the knee
Dteh! Tad
    Low sweeping kick.
Dteh! Wiang
    Roundhouse kick
Dtoi
Dtoi Lom
    Shadow Boxing
Duhn Na
    Advance or move forward
Ekk Thee
    One more time
Faad
    To thrash, wipe, swipe
Fai Daeng
    Red corner
Fai Namnerng
    Blue corner
Fet Rao
    K.O.
Focus mitts
    Muay Thai accessory used for developing punching power, elbow strikes, etc.
Gaan Dadsin
    Judging
Gamagan
    Referee
Gangkeng Muay
    Boxer's trunks
Gawn Welaa
    – Literally before time. “Gawn welaa” bouts are reserved for novices, and are held before the program starts
Grajab
    Groin guard
Grammon Srisa
    Top of head, a vital point
Grasawb
    Bag, punching bag
Groin guard
    A Muay Thai accessory to protect the groin. It is made up of steel and leather.
H2H
    Hand to hand.
Hook
    The hook, as used in boxing
Hua
    Head
Huajai
    Heart
Jad
    Promote
Jamook
    Nose
Jang! Wa!
    Timing and rhythm
Jod Muay
    It is the basic Muay Thai fighting posture.
Kaa
    Leg
Kaen
    Arm
Kagangai
    Jawbone, a vital bone
Kaht! Kwahng
    To block
Kai Muay
    boxing camp
Kamab
    Temples, vital points
Kao
    Knee
Kao Dode
    A knee technique used in Muay Thai fight. The fighter jumps on one leg and strikes with the knee of that leg.
Kao Drong
    Front knee
Kao Kong
    Overarm knee
Kao Lod
    Low knee
Kao Loi
    A knee technique used in Muay Thai fight. The fighter jumps up or takes step(s), springs up off one leg and switches to the other knee to strike in the mid-air.
Kao Loy aka Kao Loi
    Flying knee
Kao Noi
    A knee technique used in Muay Thai fight. The fighter hits the inside upper thigh - above the knee - of his opponent when clinching.
Kao Tone
    A knee technique used in Muay Thai fight. The fighter simply thrusts his knee straight upwards.
Khloom! Khloom! Wai!
    Cover up.
Khuen Kru
    Ritual through which the Kru
Krabi Krabong
    An ancient Thai combat style with a sword in one hand.
Kreung Rang
    It's a special amulet that the fighter wears around his neck. Kreung Rang is believed to carry special magical powers. It may contain written inscriptions, or might carry the image of Lord Buddha (or other highly-revered monks).
Kru
    The Muay Thai trainer/teacher. Also called Kru Muay.
Lang Tao
    Instep
Limpee
    Solar Plexus, a vital point
Lop
    To duck
Lopburi
    A city in Thailand, it is the capital of Lopburi province of the country. The place is the origin of the Muay Lopburi style of Muay Thai.
Mae Mai Muay Thai
    Muay Thai techniques.
Mat
    Fist
Mat At
    Uppercut
Mat Drong
    Straight punch
Mong Kon
    A headgear worn by the Muay Thai fighter. The fighter is never permitted to handle his Mong Kon himself. His Kru presents him his Mong Kon before a fight begins. And removes it after the end of the fight.
Muay Acheep
    Professional boxing
Muay Boran
    The direct predecessor of Muay Thai. Literally means “Ancient Boxing”. Itself originated from Krabi Krabong . Muay Boran's aim was to help a soldier fight empty handed after he would lose his weapon. Though originating from Muay Boan, Muay Thai's techniques differ from the former's.
Muay Plam!
    Wrestling
Muay Sakon
    International-style boxing
Muay Thai culture
    It collectively refers to the distinctive customs, conventions and practices associated with Muay Thai from its nascent days. These include everything like pre-fight rituals, attire, superstitions and magic, etc.
Muay Thai techniques
    The fighting techniques used in Muay Thai. These include the use of virtually the entire body including fists, elbows, shins, feet and knees. And are called “The Science of Eight Limbs”.
Muen Muay Man Mudh
    One of the military titles that the Muay Thai fighters would get from the king. Though virtually untranslatable, it is something at par with Major of Boxing.
Muen Muay Mee Chue
    One of the military titles that the Muay Thai fighters would get from the king. Though virtually untranslatable, it is something at par with Major of Boxing.
Na Kaeng
    Shin
Na Paang
    Forehead
Nai Khanomtom
    Thailand's legendary Muay Thai hero. This great 18th century fighter was taken into captivity by the Burmese army after a battle or skirmish. In captivity he surprised the Burmese king by defeating all the top Burmese fighters one after another. Impressed with his fighting prowess, the king granted him freedom.
Nak Muay
    Muay Thai fighter.
Namnak
    Weight
Naresuan
    It is during the reign of this 16th century Thai king that Muay Thai first gained mass popularity as a sport. The king made it compulsory for every soldier to learn the skill. And this helped in the growth of the game.
Neb
    Pecking kick with the ball of the foot
Nuam
    Gloves
Oon!
    Warm-up
Paa Pan Mue
    Bandages worn under gloves
Pang Nga
    Evade
Pankration
    An ancient sport introduced in the Greek Olympics. Ancient Pankration combined elements of both boxing and wrestling. And thus it created a broad fighting sport resembling today's Mixed Martial Arts .
Paos
    Thai long pads
Pee Liang
    Seconds
Pong Malai
    It is a floral wreath given to a fighter by his fans or friends before the fight.
Pra Jiad
    It is an armband meant for good luck and confidence. The fighter wears either one Pra Jiad or two. In some western Muay Thai gyms you will find Pra Jiad to be of different colors. It is done to give ranks like in a colored belt system used in Karate.
Prachao Sua (a.k.a. Tiger King)
    The Thai King known for his love and passion for the martial art. He would often fight incognito in village contests, beating the local champions.
Raigaan Muay
    Boxing program
Ram Muay
    It is a pre-fight dance by the fighters with traditional Thai music in the background. It originated just as a warm up procedure. But now it is an integral part of a fight.
Rama V
    This Thai king's reign saw the first setting up of the proper Muay Thai training infrastructure. Training camps were set up for Thai boxing enthusiasts and talent scouts went around to spot potential fighters from far-flung regions. These boxers would fight in great matches awarding big prizes and honor.
Ramon Dekkers
    This Dutch Muay Thai fighter has the distinction of being Muay Thai world champion for 8 times. He also happens to be the first non-Thai to win “Muay Thai Fighter of the Year” award.
Reh-O
    Faster
Sanam Muay
    Boxing stadium
Sangwien
    Ring ropes
Sawk
    Elbow
Sawk Chieng
    Variation of Sawk Tad
Sawk Hud
    Rising elbow
Sawk Klab
    Reverse elbow
Sawk Ku
    Double elbow
Sawk Kun
    Uppercut elbow
Sawk Lon
    Downward elbow
Sawk Sab
    Chopping elbow
Sawk Tad
    Cutting up elbow
Sawk Ti
    Cutting down elbow
Sawk Tong
    Downward smashing elbow
Taitai
    Nap, a vital point
Tao
    Foot
Teep
    Push kick
Teep Dan Lang
    Foot thrust to the rear
Teep Drong
    Straight forward foot push
Teep Duen Son
    Heel push
Thai Boxing
    Another name for Muay Thai.
Thai language - the real essentials
    Polite particle added at the end of a phrase:

    males add "krab"
    females add "kaa"
    Hello - Sawadee krab/kaa
    Thank you - Korb khun krab/kaa
    My name is - Phom/Chan cheu
    What is your name? - Khun cheu arai?
    I (male) - Phom
    I (female) - Chan
    You - Khun
    He - Khao
    She - Ter
    It - Man
    We - Puag Rao
    You (Pl.) - Puag Khun
    They - Puag Khao
    To train Muay Thai - Sorn Muay
    Muay Thai Trainer - Kru Muay
    Muay Thai fighter - Nak Muay
    I come from ___ - Phom/Chan maajag _____
    How old are you? - Khun ahyou tau rai?
    I am __ years old. - Phom/Chan ahyou ___ bpii.
    How much does this cost? - An nee rah kaa tau rai?
    I would like water please. - Khor nam krab/kaa.
    To pay - jaai
    To buy - sue
    To go - bpai
    To go out - bpai tiau
    tonight - kuen nee
    Are you going out tonight? - Khun bpai tiau kuen nee?
    today - wan nee
    tomorrow - prung nee
    yesterday - muea wan
    last night - muea kuen
    day - wan
    night - kuen
    week - atid
    month - duean
    year - bpii
    How many weeks? - Gii atid?
    Where do you stay? - Khun yu ti nai?
    Where - ti nai?
    How - yang rai?
    How much - tau rai?
    How many __ - Gii __?
    When - muea rai?
    what - arai?
    good - dii
    wrong - pid
    is this good? - Dii mai?
    is this wrong? - pid mai?
    To do - Tam
    What are you doing? - Khun tam arai?
    I love you - Phom/Chan rak khun
    one - nueng
    two - sorng
    three - sahm
    four - sii
    five - haa
    six - hog
    seven - jet
    eight - paeht
    nine - gao
    ten - sip
    eleven - sip-et
    twelve - sip-sorng
    thirteen - sip-sahm
    twenty - yee-sip
    twentyone - yee-sip-et
    twentytwo - yee-sip-sorng
    thirty - sahm-sip
    one hundred - roi
Thai pad
    A Muay Thai accessory used for practicing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes.
Tiger King
    Tiger King
Ting
    Throw
Tong
    Stomach
Tong Noi
    Lower stomach, a vital point
Wai Kru
    It is the ritual of performing three bows before a fight. During the third bow the fighter concentrates on thinking about somebody very dear to him. Wai Kru is the way through which the fighter expresses his respect to his family, his gym or his Kru.
Wehtee
    The ring, a stage
Wong Muay
    The orchestra that plays during matches
Yaek
    Break, used by referee in the ring to separate fighters
Yang gan fan
    Mouth guard
Yang Saam Khum
    Three strides movement. Footwork drill
Yok
    Round
Yud
    Stop

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