Mai sok

A krabi krabong practitioner with a plong or staff trains with a practitioner wielding mai sok
Plong vs. mai sok

The mai sok (Thai: ไม้ศอก, lit.'elbow stick') is a traditional weapon from the Thai martial art of Krabi-Krabong. It is a forearm shield made of wood, typically used in pairs, that can be used for both offense and defense at close range.[1][2]

  1. ^ VanSchuyver, Mark (January 2002). "This Ancient Art from Thailand Was the Mother of Muay Thai". Black Belt Magazine. 40 (1): 80–84 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Sanford, Arlan "Salty Dog" (May 2003). "Krabi Krabong The 'Other' Thai Martial Art Offers Weapons and Empty-Hand Skills for Full-Contact Fighting". Black Belt Magazine. 41 (5): 84–88 – via Google Books.