Elbows to the Back of the Head in Muay Thai: Legal or Dirty? | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 205

Should elbows to the back of the head be legal in Muay Thai? In Thailand, some stadiums say YES—while in the West, it’s a clear NO. In this episode, Jonathan Puu, an experienced referee and coach, unpacks the history, dangers, and rule variations behind this strike. Inside this episode:The origins of “rabbit punches” and why they’re dangerous12-to-6 elbows: from MMA ban to legalizationHow Thai stadium culture views back-of-the-head shotsThe viral KO that reignited the debateJonathan’s verdict on whether these strikes should be allowed If you’ve ever wondered why certain strikes are banned in one country and celebrated in another, you need to hear this. 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muaythaipodcast/ 👊 Join our Thailand training camp: https://thailand.puumuaythai.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly Muay Thai insights #MuayThaiPodcast #MuayThai #CombatSports #MartialArts #Elbows #MuayThaiRules #FighterSafety #MuayThaiTraining Support the show 💬 What Do You Think? Join the Discussion! 📩 DM us on Instagram: @muaythaipodcast 💥 Join the Black Room VIP Community to talk more about this topic! 📺 WATCH & LISTEN NOW: Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & More! 👊 Train hard, stay sharp, and keep the Muay Thai spirit alive. See you next time!