Mae Mai Muay Thai - Hak Kor Erawan

Wording description :
Hak = To break
Kor = Neck
Erawan = a mythical elephant


The name of Mae Mai Muay Thai describes the action when a man trying to break the elephant’s neck.

Hak Kor Erawan is the technique that uses to protect boxer from the knee kick attack or clinching. This technique is rarely seen in modern muay Thai because it is very dangerous to do and it may kill the boxer. However, in Muay Boran lesson, this technique is very effective. The picture illustrates the attacker try to come close, then the defensive boxer use the right hand push the attacker’s chin and twist the neck.
Note that this technique must me practice under supervision of professionals Kru of Muay Boran.

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