Groin strike
Groin strike is a Muay Thai rules term. Illegal strike below the belt. Under IFMA the hit fighter gets up to three minutes to recover; refusal to continue after that hands the win to the opponent. It is also written Low blow. Related terms: Fouls and Groin guard. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Groin strike
- Illegal strike below the belt. Under IFMA the hit fighter gets up to three minutes to recover; refusal to continue after that hands the win to the opponent.
| Term | Groin strike |
|---|---|
| Also written | Low blow |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about Groin strike
What does Groin strike mean in Muay Thai?
Illegal strike below the belt. Under IFMA the hit fighter gets up to three minutes to recover; refusal to continue after that hands the win to the opponent.
What are other spellings of Groin strike?
It is also written Low blow. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Groin strike?
Related terms: Fouls and Groin guard.
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