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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
soco rápido
(boxing) straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body
soco cruzado
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body
gancho
(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
soco no corpo
(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
chute redondo
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks
bob e tecer
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
bloquear
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent
movimento de cabeça
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
chute baixo
the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely
paragem
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
nocaute
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer
soco de nocaute
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury
nocaute técnico
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
decisão dividida
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios
boxe de sombra
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
corrida de longa distância
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility
estilo peekaboo
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward
posição canhota
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind
posição ortodoxa
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event
luta preliminar
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches
regras de Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize
luta de boxe profissional
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance
chute teep
(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space
libertação
defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own
contra-golpe
