boxing - glossary of terms

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Boxing

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1. Term:Jab

Definition:A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position. The jab isaccompanied by a small, clockwise rotation of the torso and hips, while the fist rotates 90


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degrees, becoming horizontal upon impact. As the punch reaches full extension, the lead

shoulder can be brought up to guard the chin. The rear hand remains next to the face to guard

the jaw. After making contact with the target, the lead hand is retracted quickly to resume a guard

position in front of the face.

Definition source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing#Technique

Context: The jab is recognised as the most important punch in a boxer's arsenal because itprovides a fair amount of its own cover and it leaves the least amount of space for a counter

punch from the opponent. It has the longest reach of any punch and does not require

commitment or large weight transfers

Source of context: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing#Technique

Romanian equivalent: Lovitura scurta

Source of Romanian equivalent: http://hallo.ro/search.do?query=jab

French equivalent: Direct long du bras avant

Source of French equivalent:

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxe#Techniques_de_poing

2. Term: Cross

Definition: A powerful, straight punch thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, therear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the body and traveling towards the target in a straight

line.

Definition source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing#Technique

Context: The cross can also follow a jab, creating the classic "one-two" combination.


Romanian equivalent: Lovitura transversala

Source of Romanian equivalent: http://hallo.ro/search.do?l=&d=en&type=both&query=cross&start=30

French equivalent: Direct long du bras arriere


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3. Term: Hook

Definition: A semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand to the side of the opponent's head.From the guard position, the elbow is drawn back with a horizontal fist (knuckles pointing forward)

and the elbow bent. The rear hand is tucked firmly against the jaw to protect the chin. The torso

and hips are rotated clockwise, propelling the fist through a tight, clockwise arc across the front of

the body and connecting with the target. At the same time, the lead foot pivots clockwise, turning

the left heel outwards


Context: A hook may also target the lower body and this technique is sometimes called the "rip"to distinguish it from the conventional hook to the head


Romanian equivalent: Croset

Source of Romanian equivalent : http://hallo.ro/search.do?

d=en&l=ro&type=both&query=hook

French equivalent: Crochet du bras avant



4. Term: Uppercut

Definition:A vertical, rising punch thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, the torsoshifts slightly to the right, the rear hand drops below the level of the opponent's chest and the

knees are bent slightly.


Context: The strategic utility of the uppercut depends on its ability to "lift" the opponent's body,setting it off-balance for successive attacks.


Romanian equivalent: Uppercut
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Source of Romanian equivalent: Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

French equivalent: Uppercut



5. Term: Slip

Definition:Slipping rotates the body slightly so that an incoming punch passesharmlessly next to the head. As the opponent's punch arrives, the boxer sharplyrotates the hips and shoulders. This turns the chin sideways and allows the punch to"slip" past.


Context: Muhammad Ali was famous for extremely fast and close slips, as was an earlyMikeTyson.

Source of context:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing#Technique

Romanian equivalent: Alunecare


French equivalent: Desaxage



6. Term:Bobbing

Definition: Bobbingmoves the head laterally and beneath an incoming punch. As theopponent's punch arrives, the boxer bends the legs quickly and simultaneously shifts the body

either slightly right or left. Once the punch has been evaded, the boxer "weaves" back to an

upright position, emerging on either the outside or inside of the opponent's still-extended arm.

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Context: To move outside the opponent's extended arm is called "bobbing to the outside". To

move inside the opponent's extended arm is called "bobbing to the inside".


Romanian equivalent: Circulara


French equivalent: Abaissement et esquive rotative



7. Term: Blocking

Definition: Parrying orblocking uses the boxer's shoulder, hands or arms as defensive tools toprotect against incoming attacks. A block generally receives a punch while a parry tends to

deflect it.


Context: A "palm" or "cuff" is a block which intentionally takes the incoming punch on that

portion of the defender's glove.


Romanian equivalent: Blocaj


French equivalent: Blocage



8. Term: The Cover-up
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Definition: Covering up is the last opportunity (other than rolling with a punch) to avoid anincoming strike to an unprotected face or body. Generally speaking, the hands are held high to

protect the head and chin and the forearms are tucked against the torso to impede body shots.


Context: The cover-up is weak against attacks from below.


Romanian equivalent: Acoperirea


French equivalent: Couverture avec les deux gants



9. Term: The Clinch

Definition: Clinching is a rough form ofgrapplingand occurs when the distance between bothfighters has closed and straight punches cannot be employed. In this situation, the boxer

attempts to holdor "tie up" the opponent's hands so he is unable to throw hooks oruppercuts.


Context: Clinching is technically against the rules, and in amateur fights points are deductedfairly quickly for it. It is unlikely, however, to see points deducted for a clinch in professional

boxing.

Source of context:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing#Technique

Romanian equivalent: A prinde

Source of Romanian equivalent: http://hallo.ro/search.do?d=en&l=ro&type=both&query=clinch

French equivalent: Neutraliser les ames en allant se coller


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10. Term:Peek-a boo

Definition: Sometimes known as the "earmuffs", the hands are placed next to each other infront of the face (fighters tend to vary the exact positioning) and elbows are brought in tight to thebody (this position can be achieved by bringing the elbows as close together while not strainingyourself to do so).


Context: Peek-a-boo is what a boxer is taught to do when he begins to box, after he gainsexperience he can decide to change or vary the guard


Romanian equivalent:

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French equivalent: Garde de trios-quarts de face



11. Term: The overhand right

Definition: The overhand right is a punch not found in every boxer's arsenal. Unlike the right

cross, which has a trajectory parallel to the ground, the overhand right has a looping circular arcas it is thrown over-the-shoulder with the palm facing away from the boxer.


Context: The overhand right has become a popular weapon in other tournaments that involvefist striking.

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Romanian equivalent: Lovitura de sus in jos

Source of Romanian equivalent: http://hallo.ro/search.do?

d=en&l=ro&type=both&query=overhand+

French equivalent: Coup de poing retombant



12. Term:Half-uppercut

Definition: a combination of a wide Uppercut/straight punch


Context: As the name says, a half-uppercut is half of a normal uppercut.


Romanian equivalent: Jumatate de uppercut


French equivalent: Demie-uppercut



13. Term:Footwork

Definition: The boxer relies on simplistic, economical "push stepping" in which the leading legadvances first in the desired direction, then upon setting down is followed by the rear, coming to

rest in the exact relative position, forming the perfect boxer's stance.

Definition source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footwork_(martial_arts)#Boxing_Footwork

Context: The characteristic footwork employed by most of the world's major boxing andkickboxing styles such as Western boxingand Muay Thaihas changed little over the centuries,

and has remained largely invariable between radically different cultures.
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Source of context:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footwork_(martial_arts)#Boxing_Footwork

Romanian equivalent: Joc de picioare


French equivalent: Jeu de jambe

Source of French equivalent: http://translate.google.com/#

14. Term:Bolo-punch

Definition: Occasionally seen in Olympic boxing, the bolo is an arm punch which owes itspower to the shortening of a circular arc rather than to transference of body weight; it tends tohave more of an effect due to the surprise of the odd angle it lands at rather than the actual

power of the punch


Context: Bolo punch is more of a gimmick than a technical maneuver; this punch is not taught,being on the same plane in boxing technicality as is the Ali shuffle


Romanian equivalent: Lovitura Bolo


French equivalent: Bolo coup



15. Term: Check hook

Definition:A check hook is employed to prevent aggressive boxers from lunging in. There aretwo parts to the check hook. The first part consists of a regular hook. The second, trickier part

involves the footwork.
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Context: Check hook is rarely seen in professional boxing as it requires a great disparity in skilllevel to execute


Romanian equivalent: Verificarea crosetului

Source of Romanian equivalent: http://hallo.ro/search.do?

d=en&l=ro&type=both&query=hook

French equivalent: Verification du crochet


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