Head guard
Head guard is a Muay Thai equipment term. Padded helmet required in IFMA amateur bouts, worn without cheek or chin protection and removed before the decision is announced. Not used in professional Muay Thai. It is also written Headgear. Related terms: IFMA, Elbow pads and Body protector. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Head guard
- Padded helmet required in IFMA amateur bouts, worn without cheek or chin protection and removed before the decision is announced. Not used in professional Muay Thai.
| Term | Head guard |
|---|---|
| Also written | Headgear |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
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Questions about Head guard
What does Head guard mean in Muay Thai?
Padded helmet required in IFMA amateur bouts, worn without cheek or chin protection and removed before the decision is announced. Not used in professional Muay Thai.
What are other spellings of Head guard?
It is also written Headgear. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Head guard?
Related terms: IFMA, Elbow pads and Body protector.
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