Muay Thai Lovers Episode 6 : “Mae Mai” Muay Thai
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Yo Khao Phra Sumen·Muaythai Leart-Rit Sport Association
Muay Thai Lovers Episode 6 : “Mae Mai” Muay Thai Disciples who practice Muay Thai will remember what they learned. The …
Translation: Lifting Mount Sumeru
Range & classification
Category
Strike & defenceLocksClose rangeFighting multiple people
Distance
CloseMiddleLong
Limb angle
Zero180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Body target
Upper bodyMiddle bodyLower body
Overview
History & Origin
Country of origin· shown in random order
- ThailandMuay Thai, Muay Boran
Effectiveness
Mae Mai techniques represent centuries of refined combat principles; Yo Khao Phra Sumen 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 Yo Khao Phra Sumen
From clinch — Close-range application
Variants
Classical Yo Khao Phra Sumen
Competition adapted Yo Khao Phra Sumen
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 Yo Khao Phra Sumen
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without understanding the tactical principle
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Read opponent → Apply Yo Khao Phra Sumen 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
Yo khao phra sumen is a traditional Muay Thai mae mai technique — a knee technique named after Mount Sumeru (Phra Sumen) of Thai Buddhist cosmology. (Kraitus, Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Yo Khao Phra Sumen work?
Yo Khao Phra Sumen (Raise the Sumeru Mountain) involves lifting the opponent's leg catch into a throw or delivering a rising knee while lifting. Named after the mythical Mount Sumeru, it represents overwhelming upward force.
Where does the Yo Khao Phra Sumen come from?
Yo Khao Phra Sumen 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 Yo Khao Phra Sumen 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 Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
Danger rating 7/10. Master-level technique with significant combat application
How do I set up the Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
The standard setup chain: Read opponent → Apply Yo Khao Phra Sumen principle → Execute technique → Follow up.
How do I defend against the Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
Standard counters include: Specific to each Mae Mai technique.
What are the variants of the Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
Common variants: Classical Yo Khao Phra Sumen; Competition adapted Yo Khao Phra Sumen.
How effective is the Yo Khao Phra Sumen in competition?
Used in Muay Thai stadium competition (Lumpinee, Rajadamnern)
What are common mistakes when doing the Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without understanding the tactical principle / Over-committing.
What are other names for the Yo Khao Phra Sumen?
The Yo Khao Phra Sumen is also known as Yo Khao Phra Sumen, Raise the Sumeru Mountain.