Fouls
Fouls is a Muay Thai rules term. Actions that draw warnings, point deductions or disqualification. Common to all Muay Thai rule sets: head-butts, biting, eye gouging, groin and spine strikes, striking a downed opponent, holding the ropes, judo-style hip throws, leg hooks and joint locks. It is also written Illegal techniques and Prohibited techniques.
Meaning
- Fouls
- Actions that draw warnings, point deductions or disqualification. Common to all Muay Thai rule sets: head-butts, biting, eye gouging, groin and spine strikes, striking a downed opponent, holding the ropes, judo-style hip throws, leg hooks and joint locks.
| Term | Fouls |
|---|---|
| Also written | Illegal techniques, Prohibited techniques |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗
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Questions about Fouls
What does Fouls mean in Muay Thai?
Actions that draw warnings, point deductions or disqualification. Common to all Muay Thai rule sets: head-butts, biting, eye gouging, groin and spine strikes, striking a downed opponent, holding the ropes, judo-style hip throws, leg hooks and joint locks.
What are other spellings of Fouls?
It is also written Illegal techniques and Prohibited techniques. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Fouls?
Related terms: Hip throw, Sweep, Referee and Disqualification.
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