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

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

kickboksen, boksen met traptechnieken
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, een dynamische stijl van kickboksen die diverse stoottechnieken benadrukt
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

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

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

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

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

lichaamstreffer, stoot naar het lichaam
(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

roundhouse kick, draaiende trap
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

duiken en ontwijken, verdediging en tegenaanval
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

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

hoofdbeweging, hoofdontwijking
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

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

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

onderbreking, stilstand
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

knock-out, uitslag
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

knock-out punch, vernietigende slag
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

technische knock-out
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

verdeelde beslissing, gespleten beslissing
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

schaduwboksen, boksen met schaduw
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

sparringsessie, gesimuleerde bokstraining
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

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

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

linkshandige houding, linkshandige positie
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

orthodoxe houding, traditionele houding
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

de voorbereidende gevechten, de undercard
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

de Queensberry-regels, de regels van de Marquess of Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

prijsgevecht, professionele bokswedstrijd
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

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

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

tegenaanval, tegenstoot
an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

gevecht, wedstrijd
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