Gloves /NOO-AM/
Gloves (Thai: นวม, pronounced NOO-AM) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Thai-style gloves are shorter in the cuff than boxing gloves with a more open palm for clinching. Pro bouts use 8 oz up to welterweight and 10 oz above; IFMA amateurs use 10 oz; training gloves run 12 to 16 oz. It is also written Nuam and Boxing gloves.
Meaning
- Glovesนวม
- Thai-style gloves are shorter in the cuff than boxing gloves with a more open palm for clinching. Pro bouts use 8 oz up to welterweight and 10 oz above; IFMA amateurs use 10 oz; training gloves run 12 to 16 oz.
| Term | Gloves |
|---|---|
| Thai script | นวม |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NOO-AM |
| Also written | Nuam, Boxing gloves |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: wbcmuaythai.com ↗ · muaythai.sport ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Gloves
What does Gloves mean in Muay Thai?
Thai-style gloves are shorter in the cuff than boxing gloves with a more open palm for clinching. Pro bouts use 8 oz up to welterweight and 10 oz above; IFMA amateurs use 10 oz; training gloves run 12 to 16 oz.
How do you pronounce Gloves?
Gloves is pronounced roughly NOO-AM. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Gloves written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written นวม.
What are other spellings of Gloves?
It is also written Nuam and Boxing gloves. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Gloves?
Related terms: 4 oz gloves, Hand wraps and Kard chuek.
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