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Boxing Terminology

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1Jod MuayRefers to the stance taken to prepare for a punch
2Mae MaiRefers to the use of four parts of the body include: fists, elbows, knees, and feet for fighting.
3Luk MaiRefers to the variation of traditional Muay Thai techniques to be used in different forms of combat.
4MoveRefers to the appropriate timing for the movement of different body parts, including fists, elbows, knees, and feet, in preparation for executing combat techniques.
5FootworkRefers to moving the feet in different directions to attack and evade the opponent.
6SpinRefers to the action of rotating the arm or fist in a circular motion.
7FlickRefers to the action of rapidly and forcefully striking with the tip of the foot after making contact with the opponent’s body, and then pressing down again.
8Strike, Chop, ThrustRefer to the use of the swinging force of the elbow or knee to impact the opponent from various directions.
9PressRefers to the action of the body where the fist or knee is used to push or press the opponent.
10TiltRefers to the action of inclining the torso to the right or left.
11On GuardRefers to raising both hands and arms to block attacks from an opponent.
12OpenRefers to the action of sweeping the hand up or down towards the opponent’s guard to create an opening in their defense.
13DartRefers to the act of moving swiftly and aggressively towards an opponent.
14SwingRefers to a fighting stance involving punches, elbows, knees, or kicks delivered from a distance to the opponent.
15Get In CloseRefers to methods of fighting using punches, elbows, knees, or kicks at close range with the opponent.
16AngleRefers to the act of shifting the body, twisting, and angling to create opportunities for effective fighting techniques.
17Boxing TechniqueRefers to the use of boxing techniques for attacking or countering an opponent.
18Flicking Refers to the action of executing a fighting stance by rapidly changing the direction of the body part used, moving at a diagonal angle toward the ground.
19PinchRefers to the technique of using the tip of the foot to press against the opponent, often employed when the force of the attack is insufficient.
20ThrowRefers to the action of jumping and lifting the end of a body part such as a fist, elbow, knee, or foot to strike the opponent.
21UppercutRefers to the use of swinging force from a body part, such as a fist or elbow, to strike an opponent at an angle and then redirect the angle upwards to the opponent.
22Jabe, NudgeRefers to the use of force from the joint, elbow, or knee to hit the opponent directly at an angle.
23CounterRefers to the use of Muay Thai techniques to strike the opponent’s target before they can launch their attack.
24OpeningRefers to vulnerable areas of the opponent’s body that are not protected and can be easily attacked.
25BlockRefers to the use of various strong parts of the body to shield or cover the areas being attacked by the opponent.
26TargetRefers to the specific point or area on the opponent’s body that will be struck using a particular technique.
27Yang Sam KhumRefers to the movement technique involving changing foot positions by stepping in three directions forward, left, and right alternating between leading with the left or right foot.
28Force CombinationRefers to a method of countering in Muay Thai by converting heavy force into light force and enhancing light force into more intense and powerful strikes.
29Force TransferRefers to adjusting the situation in real-time by using the stronger parts of the body to absorb and mitigate the impact from the opponent, thereby reducing the force of the blow.
30CounterattackRefers to a technique where the fighter feigns a vulnerability to lure the opponent into an attack, and then quickly employs a counter move to neutralize the opponent’s offensive.
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