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

Muay Thai, Boxe thaïlandaise
a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, boxe pieds-poings
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 style dynamique de kickboxing mettant l'accent sur des techniques de frappe variées
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

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

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

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

uppercut, coup de poing remontant
(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

coup au corps, frappe au corps
(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

coup de pied circulaire, coup de pied en rotation
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

esquive et contre, dodge et contre-attaque
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

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

mouvement de tête, esquive de tête
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

crochet de contrôle, crochet d'arrêt
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

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

arrêt, interruption
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, mise hors de combat
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

coup de grâce, coup de poing assommant
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

knock-out technique
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

décision partagée, décision divisée
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

boxe dans l'ombre, boxe fantôme
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

séance de sparring, entraînement de boxe simulé
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

footing, course à pied
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

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

position gaucher, posture gaucher
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

position orthodoxe, stance orthodoxe
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

les combats préliminaires, le programme préliminaire
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

les règles du Marquis de Queensberry, les règles de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

combat rémunéré, match de boxe professionnel
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

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

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

contre-attaque, riposte
an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

combat, match
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