Connexion
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
coup de poing rapide
(boxing) straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body
coup de poing 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
(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
coup 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
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks
esquive et balancement
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
bloquer
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent
mouvement 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
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg
coup de pied bas
the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely
arrêt
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
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
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury
knockout 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
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios
shadow boxing
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
travail de course
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility
style de protection peekaboo
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward
position gauchère
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind
stance orthodoxe
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event
préliminaire
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches
règles de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize
combat professionnel
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance
coup de pied teep
(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space
évasion
defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own
contre-attaque
