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Chawa Sad Hok
SubFamilyชวาซัดหอก(Chawa Sad Hok)
Translation: Javanese hurls a spear
Overview
Chawa Sad Hok (Javanese Throws a Spear) is a long-range thrusting technique using the elbow or fist driven forward like a spear. [1] The fighter steps deep and drives the weapon forward with full body commitment. [1] Named after the Javanese warriors' spear-throwing technique. [1]
Javanese Throws a Spear
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Mae Mai techniques represent centuries of refined combat principles; Chawa Sad Hok embodies a specific tactical principle that remains effective in modern Muay Thai. [1]
Lineage
Traditional Muay Boran → Modern Muay Thai Mae Mai curriculum. [1]
Competition Record
Used in Muay Thai stadium competition (Lumpinee, Rajadamnern)
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Mae Mai master technique combining multiple movements
Joints Involved — Full body coordination
Force Vector — Technique-specific
Position & Entry
From Muay Thai stance — Execute Chawa Sad Hok
From clinch — Close-range application
Variants
Classical Chawa Sad Hok
Competition adapted Chawa Sad Hok
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
7
Very High7/10
Master-level technique with significant combat application
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Expert
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
WBC/Boxing — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Elbow strikes prohibited {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Prohibited
ITF Competition RulesPDF— WAKO — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
Legal
— Unified MMA — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— art of eight limbs
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Learn the traditional form before applying in sparring
✓Study the Thai cultural context of Chawa Sad Hok
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without understanding the tactical principle
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Read opponent → Apply Chawa Sad Hok principle → Execute technique → Follow up
Sources & References
Primary Source
Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Ruerngsa, Charuad & Cartmell)
1Book[1] Ruerngsa, Y., Charuad, K.K. and Cartmell, J. Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting. [2] De Cesaris, M. (2004). Muay Thai Boran: The Complete Codified Guide. IMBA.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ruerngsa, Y
2Citation[1] Ruerngsa, Y., Charuad, K.K. and Cartmell, J. Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting. [2] De Cesaris, M. (2004). Muay Thai Boran: The Complete Codified Guide. IMBA.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ruerngsa, Y
Community
Athletics
Requires comprehensive Muay Thai foundation
Good timing and distance management
Notes
Chawa sad hok is a traditional Muay Thai mae mai technique — a defensive counter named using classical Thai literary references. Part of the 15 mae mai (master techniques) of Muay Thai. (Kraitus, Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Chawa Sad Hok work?
Chawa Sad Hok (Javanese Throws a Spear) is a long-range thrusting technique using the elbow or fist driven forward like a spear. The fighter steps deep and drives the weapon forward with full body commitment.
Where does the Chawa Sad Hok come from?
Chawa Sad Hok is one of the 15 Mae Mai (Master Tricks) of Muay Thai, preserved from the traditional Muay Boran curriculum. The Mae Mai represent the highest-level tactical principles of Thai boxing, each named after Thai mythology, literature, or cultural references.
Is the Chawa Sad Hok legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted; WBC/Boxing: banned — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing; WKF: banned — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate; Kyokushin: banned — Elbow strikes prohibited; WT: banned — Prohibited; ITF: banned — Prohibited; WAKO: banned — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats; K: banned — 1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai; IFMA: legal — Legal — elbows are a core Muay Thai weapon (art of eight limbs)
How dangerous is the Chawa Sad Hok?
Danger rating 7/10. Master-level technique with significant combat application
How do I set up the Chawa Sad Hok?
The standard setup chain: Read opponent → Apply Chawa Sad Hok principle → Execute technique → Follow up.
How do I defend against the Chawa Sad Hok?
Standard counters include: Specific to each Mae Mai technique.
What are the variants of the Chawa Sad Hok?
Common variants: Classical Chawa Sad Hok; Competition adapted Chawa Sad Hok.
How effective is the Chawa Sad Hok in competition?
Used in Muay Thai stadium competition (Lumpinee, Rajadamnern)
What are common mistakes when doing the Chawa Sad Hok?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without understanding the tactical principle / Over-committing.
What are other names for the Chawa Sad Hok?
The Chawa Sad Hok is also known as Chawa Sad Hok, Javanese Throws a Spear.