Elbows to the Back of the Head in Muay Thai: Legal or Dirty? | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 205
Description
Should elbows to the back of the head be legal in Muay Thai? In Thailand, some stadiums say YES—while in the West, it’s a clear NO. In this episode, Jonathan Puu, an experienced referee and coach, unpacks the history, dangers, and rule variations behind this strike.
Inside this episode:
- The origins of “rabbit punches” and why they’re dangerous
- 12-to-6 elbows: from MMA ban to legalization
- How Thai stadium culture views back-of-the-head shots
- The viral KO that reignited the debate
- Jonathan’s verdict on whether these strikes should be allowed
If you’ve ever wondered why certain strikes are banned in one country and celebrated in another, you need to hear this.
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