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Sok Ngat
SubFamilyศอกงัด（ソーク・ンガット）(Sōku Ngatto)
TransliterationTranslation: uppercut elbow
Overview
Sok Ngat is the Thai classification for the uppercut elbow, a rising elbow strike that drives upward into the opponent's chin from directly below. [1] The technique is distinguished by its steep vertical trajectory and its origin from a low, concealed position, often thrown from the natural arm hang during clinch exchanges. [1],[2] Sok Ngat is considered one of the most effective knockout elbows in Muay Thai because the upward angle perfectly targets the vulnerable mandible and chin, areas where impact most efficiently produces concussive force. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Sok ngat (uppercut elbow) strikes upward to the chin. [1]
Lineage
A traditional Muay Thai elbow. [1]
Competition Record
Used in Muay Thai competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Ballistic extension of the arm — kinetic chain transfers force from the ground through the hips to the fist
Joints Involved — Shoulder (flexion/rotation), elbow (rapid extension), wrist (stabilised on impact), hips (rotation)
Force Vector — Linear (jab, cross) or circular (hook, overhand) depending on the punch type
Kinetic Chain — Ground reaction force → hip rotation → torso rotation → shoulder extension → fist impact — each link amplifies velocity
Position & Entry
From boxing stance (inside range) — Drop the rear shoulder slightly, drive the fist upward using leg and hip extension, target the chin or body
As counter (opponent ducks) — When opponent lowers their head (ducking a hook or level changing), fire the uppercut to the exposed chin
From clinch — In close range, short upward punch targeting the chin with explosive hip extension
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
7
Very High7/10
Rising elbow; targets chin from below
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
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
✓Sok ngat is the Muay Thai uppercut elbow — an upward-driving elbow strike aimed under the opponent's chin
✓From the clinch, dip the hips slightly and drive the elbow point straight up into the jaw
✓The sok ngat uses leg drive, hip extension, and shoulder lift to accelerate the elbow vertically
✓Pull the opponent's head down with the non-striking hand while the elbow rises — the collision of forces is devastating
✓Time the sok ngat when the opponent dips their head to avoid horizontal elbows or after a series of clinch knees
✓In Muay Thai, the sok ngat is often the finishing blow in a clinch exchange when the opponent is fatigued
✓The uppercut elbow is shorter in range but harder in impact than a fist uppercut
Common Mistakes
!Scooping outward instead of driving straight up — the sok ngat is a vertical strike, not an arcing one
!Not pulling the opponent's head down into the rising elbow — the counter-force is essential
!Using the forearm or wrist area instead of the elbow point
!Not dipping the body to load the upward explosion
!Throwing sok ngat from outside the clinch where there is no head control
!Rising onto the toes and losing the grounded base needed for the upward drive
!Not following up after a landed sok ngat — the opponent is likely stunned and you must press
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Setup Chain
1Assume Fighting Stance — begin from a balanced position with guard up
2Generate Power — use hip rotation and weight transfer for maximum force
3Execute Strike — deliver the technique to the target with correct form
4Recover to Guard — return immediately to defensive position
Sources & References
Primary Source
Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad & James Cartmell, 2002)
1BookBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)
2BookChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Rennehan, 2002)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)
5CitationChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Rennehan, 2002)
Community
Athletics
Requires
leg drive, upward hip thrust, tight vertical alignment
Favours
shorter reach fighters effective at inside range
Key muscles
quadriceps, glutes, deltoids, biceps, core
Sub-techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Sok Ngat work?
Sok Ngat is the Thai classification for the uppercut elbow, a rising elbow strike that drives upward into the opponent's chin from directly below. The technique is distinguished by its steep vertical trajectory and its origin from a low, concealed position, often thrown from the natural arm hang during clinch exchanges.
Where does the Sok Ngat come from?
Sok Ngat is part of the traditional Thai elbow classification system that names each elbow trajectory distinctly. The technique has been a finishing weapon in Thai boxing for generations, with numerous famous knockouts attributed to well-timed rising elbows from the clinch.
Is the Sok Ngat 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 Sok Ngat?
Danger rating 7/10. Very High — rising elbow; targets chin from below
How do I set up the Sok Ngat?
The standard setup chain: Assume Fighting Stance → Generate Power → Execute Strike → Recover to Guard.
How do I defend against the Sok Ngat?
Standard counters include: Block — absorb the strike with a protective guard position / Evasion — move the target out of the strike's path / Counter-Attack — time an offensive response during the recovery phase of the strike.
What are the variants of the Sok Ngat?
Common variants: Standard uppercut (rising punch from below targeting the chin); Short uppercut (compact version for clinch range); Body uppercut (targeting the solar plexus with the rising punch); Lead uppercut (using the lead hand for a faster, less-telegraphed rising…).
How effective is the Sok Ngat in competition?
Used in Muay Thai competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Sok Ngat?
Top errors to watch for: Scooping outward instead of driving straight up — the sok ngat is a vertical strike, not an arcing one / Not pulling the opponent's head down into the rising elbow — the counter-force is essential / Using the forearm or wrist area instead of the elbow point / Not dipping the body to load the upward explosion.
What are other names for the Sok Ngat?
The Sok Ngat is also known as Sōku Ngatto, Rising Elbow, Uppercut Elbow, Upward Elbow Strike.