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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 thaï
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, k-1
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance
coup de poing rapide, direct
(boxing) straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body
coup de poing croisé, croisé
(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 de poing
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body
uppercut, coup de poing de dessous
(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen
coup au corps, frappe au torse
(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 enroulé
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks
esquive et balancement, dérobade et mouvement
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
bloquer, obstruer
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent
mouvement de tête, déplacement de tête
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack
crochet de vérification, crochet de contre
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg
coup de pied bas, kick bas
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, knock-out
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 fatal
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury
knockout technique, arrêt 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 au score partagé
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios
shadow boxing, boxe dans l'ombre
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent
sparring, exercice de combat contrôlé
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance
travail de course, entraînement en course à pied
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility
style de protection peekaboo, garde peekaboo
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward
position gauchère, stance sud-paw
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind
stance orthodoxe, position orthodoxe
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event
préliminaire, combat préliminaire
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches
règles de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize
combat professionnel, match de boxe
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance
coup de pied teep, coup de pied de poussée
(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space
évasion, écart
defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own
contre-attaque, coup de retour
an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing
combat, match de boxe
