Cross-face
Cross-face is a Muay Thai technique term. Forearm driven across the opponent's face or jaw to turn their head and break their posture in the clinch. It is also written Cross face. Related terms: Clinch and Frame. It is one of 81 technique terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Cross-face
- Forearm driven across the opponent's face or jaw to turn their head and break their posture in the clinch.
| Term | Cross-face |
|---|---|
| Also written | Cross face |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Cross-face
What does Cross-face mean in Muay Thai?
Forearm driven across the opponent's face or jaw to turn their head and break their posture in the clinch.
What are other spellings of Cross-face?
It is also written Cross face. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Cross-face?
Related terms: Clinch and Frame.
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