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a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques
Muay Thai
a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques
kickboxing
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
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance
mabilis na suntok
(boxing) straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body
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
sihip
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body
uppercut
(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen
punch sa katawan
(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
pabilog na sipa
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks
pag-iwas at pag-alog
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
harangin
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent
galaw ng ulo
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack
check hook
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg
mababang sipa
the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely
pahinto
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
knockout
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer
punch na knockout
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury
teknikal na knockout
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
naghati na desisyon
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios
shadowboxing
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent
sparring
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance
long-distance running
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility
peekaboo style
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward
posisyon ng kaliwang kamay
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind
ortodoks na posisyon
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event
preliminaryong laban
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches
mga patakaran ng Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize
propesyonal na laban sa boksing
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance
teep kick
(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space
paghiwalay
defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own
counterpunch
