Glossary for Olympic Boxing

Olympic Boxing: 4 documented terms. Of those: classification of techniques, arts and schools (2), command and signal (1), training method (1). Among them Break, Clinch, Shadow boxing.

Terms inherited from: Boxing

Break

Command from the referee in boxing and kickboxing to break a clinch. Both fighters must step back before they may strike again.

Command and signal United States

Clinch

Close-range standing fight in which opponents hold each other by the neck, arms or torso. In muay thai and MMA it is used for knee strikes and takedowns.

Classification of techniques, arts and schools United States

Shadow boxing

Training in the air against an imaginary opponent. A boxer or fighter combines punches, kicks, dodges and footwork without a partner or equipment.

Training method United States

Southpaw

Reversed stance with the right hand and right foot forward, typical of left-handers. The right-hander stance is called orthodox.

Classification of techniques, arts and schools United States