a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques

Muay Thai, Boxeo tailandés
a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, boxeo de patadas
a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

savate
a dynamic style of kickboxing emphasizing diverse striking techniques, originating in Japan and known for high-level competitions

K-1, un estilo dinámico de kickboxing que enfatiza diversas técnicas de golpeo
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

golpe directo, jab
(boxing) a straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body

cruz, golpe recto
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body

gancho, golpe de gancho
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body

uppercut, gancho al mentón
(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

golpe al cuerpo, impacto al torso
(Muay Thai) a powerful strike where the fighter pivots on one foot while swinging the other leg horizontally to hit the opponent with the shin or foot

patada giratoria, patada circular
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

esquiva y contraataque, agacharse y esquivar
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

bloquear, obstruir
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent

movimiento de cabeza, esquiva de cabeza
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

gancho de control, gancho de parada
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

patada baja, low kick
the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely

parada, interrupción
a situation where one fighter delivers a punch or series of punches that disable their opponent of fighting in that match, leading to an immediate victory

KO, nocaut
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

golpe de nocaut, puñetazo fulminante
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

knockout técnico
a situation where two of the three judges score the bout in favor of one boxer, while the third judge scores it in favor of the other boxer

decisión dividida, decisión partida
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

boxeo en la sombra, boxeo con sombra
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

sesión de sparring, entrenamiento de boxeo simulado
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

footing, carrera a pie
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

estilo peekaboo, guardia peekaboo
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward

postura zurda, posición zurda
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

postura ortodoxa, posición ortodoxa
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

las peleas preliminares, la cartelera preliminar
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

las reglas del Marqués de Queensberry, las reglas de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

combate por premio, pelea de boxeo profesional
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

patada de empuje, teep kick
(boxing) a quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space

ruptura, desconexión
a defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own

contragolpe, contraataque
an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

combate, pelea
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