20 Essential Muay Thai Words & Phrases You Must Learn Before Traveling to Thailand

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20 Essential Muay Thai Words & Phrases You Must Learn Before Traveling to Thailand

If you're planning a trip to Thailand and have even a faint interest in Muay Thai, the country's national sport, then learning some essential Muay Thai vocabulary is a must. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just a curious traveler, understanding these terms will enrich your experience and help you navigate the vibrant world of Muay Thai. Here are 20 Muay Thai words and phrases you’ll definitely hear when training Muay Thai:

  • Fighter — Nak Muay — นักมวย
  • Technical Fighter - Muay FeMur — มวยฝีมือ
  • Teacher — Kru — ครู
  • Push kick — Teep — ถีบ
  • Elbow — Sok — สอก
  • Knee — Khao — เข่า
  • Rest/Break — Puk — พัก
  • Drink water — Gin Naam — กินนํ้า
  • Block — Bung — บัง
  • Fast — Rew — เร็ว
  • Slow — Cha — ช้า
  • Round — Yok — ยก
  • Round is over — Mhod Yok — หมดยก
  • Kick — Tae — เตะ
  • Punch — Toi — ต่อย
  • Mouthguard— Fun Yarng — ฟันยาง
  • Gloves — Nuam — นวม
  • Win — Chana — ชนะ
  • Lose — Pae — แพ้
  • Left — Sai — ซ้าย
  • Right — Kwa — ขวา
  • Good — Dee — ดี
  • Ring / Stadium— Way Tee — เวที
  • Heavy Bag — Gra Sorp — กระสอบ
  • Jump rope — Gradode Chuek — กระโดดเชือก
  • Good luck — Choke Dee — โชคดี
  • Calm down — Jai Yen — ใจเย็น
  • A ritual to show respect to the teacher — Wai Kru — ไหว้ครู
    • The Wai Kru ceremony is another ritual performed before a fight. It involves the fighter paying respect to their teacher or trainer by performing a series of movements and gestures. Read more about the Wai Kru ceremony here.
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