Mae Mai Muay Boran Technique: Inao Tang Grit
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Inao Taeng Krit·Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp, Phuket, Thailand
Traditional Thai martial arts master Kru Oh teaches a fundamental "Mae Mai" technique: Inao Tang Grit ("Inao Stabs The D…
Inao Taeng Krit
SubFamilyอิเหนาแทงกริช(Inao Taeng Krit)
Translation: Inao thrusts his dagger
Overview
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Mae Mai techniques represent centuries of refined combat principles; Inao Taeng Krit 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 Inao Taeng Krit
From clinch — Close-range application
Variants
Classical Inao Taeng Krit
Competition adapted Inao Taeng Krit
Videos
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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 Inao Taeng Krit
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without understanding the tactical principle
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Read opponent → Apply Inao Taeng Krit 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
Inao taeng krit is a traditional Muay Thai mae mai technique — named after a character in Thai classical literature. The traditional mae mai preserve the cultural heritage of Muay Boran within modern Muay Thai. (Kraitus, Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Inao Taeng Krit work?
Inao Taeng Krit (Inao Thrusts His Dagger) uses a close-range upward elbow thrust to the chin, mimicking a dagger thrust. Named after the Thai literary hero Inao, this technique targets the exposed chin from below.
Where does the Inao Taeng Krit come from?
Inao Taeng Krit 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 Inao Taeng Krit 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 Inao Taeng Krit?
Danger rating 7/10. Master-level technique with significant combat application
How do I set up the Inao Taeng Krit?
The standard setup chain: Read opponent → Apply Inao Taeng Krit principle → Execute technique → Follow up.
How do I defend against the Inao Taeng Krit?
Standard counters include: Specific to each Mae Mai technique.
What are the variants of the Inao Taeng Krit?
Common variants: Classical Inao Taeng Krit; Competition adapted Inao Taeng Krit.
How effective is the Inao Taeng Krit in competition?
Used in Muay Thai stadium competition (Lumpinee, Rajadamnern)
What are common mistakes when doing the Inao Taeng Krit?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without understanding the tactical principle / Over-committing.
What are other names for the Inao Taeng Krit?
The Inao Taeng Krit is also known as Inao Taeng Krit, Inao Thrusts His Dagger.