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What is Khao (knee) in Muay Thai?

The knee strike — straight, curving, or jumping — most dangerous from the clinch, driven into the ribs and midsection. Clinch knees are among the highest-scoring techniques in Thai judging.

Example: He buried khao after khao into the body until the referee stepped in.

Related terms

Art of eight limbsNak muayWai kru ram muayMongkhonPrajiadTeepRoundhouse kick (te)Low kick
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