Break / Referee Break

Break

Referee command in Boxing or Kickboxing signaling fighters to disengage from a passive clinch immediately.

Quick Facts

CategoryGreeting

Pronunciation/[brayk]/

Alternative NamesReferee command to separate clinched fighters

Definition

Upon hearing 'Break!', both boxers must step back one full step before resuming hostilities without launching strikes during the breakup. Punching on the break incurs immediate point deduction fouls.

Related Terms

Yame止め

Command meaning 'Stop!' or 'Halt!', used to end an exercise or bout.

Shiai試合

Official competitive match governed by formal rules and referee scoring.

Clinch / Standing GrapplingClinch

Close-range standing grappling tie used to control opponents, strike, or transition to takedowns.

Associated Martial Arts

Olympic Boxing Professional Boxing Muay Boran K-1 Kickboxing Dutch Kickboxing Muay Chaiya Muay Korat London Prize Ring Rules Muay Lopburi Muay Pram Muay Thai Sangha Muay Thasao Krabi-Krabong