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Muay Thai or Muaythai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: muai thai, pronounced [mūaj tʰāj] ⓘ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs [3] or the Science of Eight Limbs, [4] is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinching techniques. [5]
Clinch fighting is the primary focus of many combat sports such as wrestling and it is also a fundamental part of amateur wrestling, sambo, Muay Thai, Lethwei and mixed martial arts. The nature of the clinch during fighting depends on the rules involved in the different sports.
Grappling is a fighting technique based on throws, trips, sweeps, clinch fighting, ground fighting and submission holds. [1]Grappling contests often involve takedowns and ground control, and may end when a contestant concedes defeat.
Known as 'The Iron Man', he is one of the most popular Muay Thai fighters in the world. [1] Born in Pa Phayom, Rodtang started training Muay Thai at the age of 7 and debuted professionally at the age of 10. [2] [3] In 2016, he won the vacant Max Muay Thai 125 lb title. The following year, he won the vacant Omnoi Stadium Super Featherweight (130 ...
The term "no-gi" usually refers to a form of competition and training that does not use the gi, the "combat kimono" worn in traditional martial arts. "No-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu " is often used as a synonymous of submission wrestling in some circles, thanks to this art being a primarily ground fighting and submission seeking fighting style.
Two soldiers in a "crude north–south position". A pinning hold (also known as a hold down and in Japanese as osaekomi-waza, 抑え込み技, "pinning technique") is a general grappling hold used in ground fighting that is aimed to subdue by exerting superior control over an opponent and pinning the opponent to the ground.
Collar tie is a grappling clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. [1] It is performed from the front of the opponent by grabbing the opponent by the collar, behind the neck, or behind the trapezius muscle. [2]
Footwork is essential in boxing.. Footwork is a martial arts and combat sports term for the general usage of the legs and feet in stand-up fighting.Footwork involves keeping balance, closing or furthering the distance, controlling spatial positioning, and/or creating additional momentum for strikes.