Punching techniques (Chok)
English Thai TransliterationStraight punch = Mud Dhrong
Hook = Mud Wjang San
Swing = Mud Wijang Yao
Spinning backfist = Mud Wjang Glab
Uppercut = Mud Seuy
Jump punch = Kra-dod Chok
Overhead punch = Mud Khouk
The punch techniques in Muay Thai were originally quite simple being crosses and a long (or lazy) circular strike made with a straight (but not locked) arm and landing with the heel of the palm. Cross-fertilization with Western boxing and western martial arts mean the full range of western boxing punches are now used (jab, straight right/cross, hook, uppercut, shovel and corkscrew punches plus overhand or bolo punches).
Muay Thai judges score punching techniques less highly than other strikes as they are generally less powerful than knee strikes or kicks and the fists are padded by gloves (while knees, elbows, shins, and feet are not).
As a tactic, body punching is used less in Muay Thai than other martial arts to avoid exposing the attacker's head to counter strikes from knees or elbows.
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