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Elbows and knees
Flying knee
Names by art: Muay Thai: Khao loi · MMA: Flying knee · Kickboxing: Flying knee
Appears in 3 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
A run-up or step is converted into a jump, and the knee is driven forward at head height while the body is airborne. The momentum of the jump adds to the hip thrust, so the impact is much heavier than a grounded knee.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Muay Thai | Khao loi |
| MMA | Flying knee |
| Kickboxing | Flying knee |
More in this category
Horizontal elbow strike Upward elbow strike Downward (slashing) elbow Spinning elbow Straight knee strike Diagonal / curving knee Headbutt
Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Flying knee”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/joelho-voador (accessed 2026-10-30).
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