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Muay Thai
[Sustantivo]

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

Muay Thai, artes marciales tailandesas

Muay Thai, artes marciales tailandesas

kickboxing
[Sustantivo]

a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, boxeo tailandés

kickboxing, boxeo tailandés

savate
[Sustantivo]

a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

savate, savate (boxeo francés)

savate, savate (boxeo francés)

K-1
[Sustantivo]

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)

K-1, K-1 (estilo de kickboxing)

jab
[Sustantivo]

a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

directo, puñetazo recto

directo, puñetazo recto

cross
[Sustantivo]

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

directo, cross

directo, cross

hook
[Sustantivo]

(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

gancho, golpe de gancho

uppercut
[Sustantivo]

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

gancho ascendente, uppercut

gancho ascendente, uppercut

body punch
[Sustantivo]

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

golpe al cuerpo, puñetazo al torso

golpe al cuerpo, puñetazo al torso

roundhouse kick
[Sustantivo]

(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

patada circular, patada de giro

bob and weave
[Sustantivo]

a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

esquiva y movimiento, movimiento defensivo

esquiva y movimiento, movimiento defensivo

Ex: bob and weave allowed him to slip punches and land effective counters .
to block
[Verbo]

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

bloquear, obstruir

bloquear, obstruir

head movement
[Sustantivo]

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

movimiento de cabeza, desplazamiento de cabeza

movimiento de cabeza, desplazamiento de cabeza

check hook
[Sustantivo]

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

gancho de verificación, gancho de contraataque

Ex: check hook was his go-to move when facing aggressive opponents .
low kick
[Sustantivo]

a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

patada baja, patada inferior

patada baja, patada inferior

Ex: He countered low kick with a quick dodge .
stoppage
[Sustantivo]

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

detención, parada

detención, parada

Ex: The trainer requested stoppage seeing his fighter in trouble .
knockout
[Sustantivo]

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

nocaut, noqueo

knockout punch
[Sustantivo]

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

golpe de nocaut, puñetazo decisivo

technical knockout
[Sustantivo]

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

nocaut técnico, detención técnica

nocaut técnico, detención técnica

Ex: He suffered technical knockout loss after being knocked down multiple times in the fight .
split decision
[Sustantivo]

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

decisión dividida, decisión por puntos dividida

shadowboxing
[Sustantivo]

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

sombra, boxeo en la sombra

sparring
[Sustantivo]

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

sparring, entrenamiento de combate

roadwork
[Sustantivo]

the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

circuito de carrera, entrenamiento de resistencia

circuito de carrera, entrenamiento de resistencia

peekaboo
[Sustantivo]

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

guardia peekaboo, estilo peekaboo

guardia peekaboo, estilo peekaboo

Ex: The boxerpeekaboo stance minimized the openings for his opponent to exploit .
southpaw stance
[Sustantivo]

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

posición de zurdo, guardia de zurdo

posición de zurdo, guardia de zurdo

Ex: southpaw stance allows for different angles of attack .
orthodox stance
[Sustantivo]

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

posición ortodoxa, guardia ortodoxa

Ex: orthodox stance provides a strong foundation for his defensive moves .
undercard
[Sustantivo]

the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

cartelera preliminar, lucha preliminar

cartelera preliminar, lucha preliminar

Ex: She secured a spot on undercard after impressive performances in smaller venues .
Queensberry rules
[Sustantivo]

the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

reglas de Queensberry, normas de Queensberry

reglas de Queensberry, normas de Queensberry

Ex: Queensberry rules is essential for aspiring boxers .
prizefight
[Sustantivo]

a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

pelea por el premio, combate de boxeo

pelea por el premio, combate de boxeo

teep kick
[Sustantivo]

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

patada teep, patada de empuje

breakaway
[Sustantivo]

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

desenganche, desvinculación

desenganche, desvinculación

counterpunch
[Sustantivo]

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

contraataque, contragolpe

contraataque, contragolpe

bout
[Sustantivo]

an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

combate, pelea

combate, pelea

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