Mae Mai Muay Thai - Jarakhae Fad Hang

Wording description :
Jarakhaae = a crocodile
Fad = to thrash
Hang tail

The name of Mae Mai Muay Thai describes the action when a crocodile thrash its tail. Thais compare a reverse kick attack with the crocodile thrash its tail because thrashing tail of crocodile has a lot of power.

Jarakhae Fad Hang is not a defensive technique. It is a technique that use a reverse kick to attack opponent, which usually follow after the first kick. We can still see modern Muay Thai boxers use this technique as it’s not require special skill to do. However, boxer should be careful of using it as after launch the reverse kick, the attacker may lose defensive position and can easily be attack if he missed the reverse kick.

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