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

Muay Thai, artes marciales tailandesas
a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

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

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

K-1, K-1 (estilo de kickboxing)
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

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

directo, cross
(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

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

golpe al cuerpo, puñetazo 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 circular, patada de giro
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

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

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

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

detención, parada
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

nocaut, noqueo
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 decisivo
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

nocaut técnico, detención técnica
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 por puntos dividida
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

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

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

circuito de carrera, entrenamiento de resistencia
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

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

posición de zurdo, guardia de zurdo
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

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

cartelera preliminar, lucha preliminar
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

reglas de Queensberry, normas de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

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

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

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

contraataque, contragolpe
