Body protector
Body protector is a Muay Thai equipment term. Corner-coloured padded vest required in IFMA youth and some amateur divisions; adults in elite divisions fight without it. It is also written Chest guard and Body armour. Related terms: Head guard and IFMA. It is one of 23 equipment terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Body protector
- Corner-coloured padded vest required in IFMA youth and some amateur divisions; adults in elite divisions fight without it.
| Term | Body protector |
|---|---|
| Also written | Chest guard, Body armour |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about Body protector
What does Body protector mean in Muay Thai?
Corner-coloured padded vest required in IFMA youth and some amateur divisions; adults in elite divisions fight without it.
What are other spellings of Body protector?
It is also written Chest guard and Body armour. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Body protector?
Related terms: Head guard and IFMA.
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