Vaseline
Vaseline is a Muay Thai equipment term. Applied to the brow and cheekbones before the bout to help elbows slide rather than cut. Permitted in small amounts; IFMA regulates it alongside liniment. It is also written Petroleum jelly. Related terms: Nam man muay and Seconds. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Vaseline
- Applied to the brow and cheekbones before the bout to help elbows slide rather than cut. Permitted in small amounts; IFMA regulates it alongside liniment.
| Term | Vaseline |
|---|---|
| Also written | Petroleum jelly |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about Vaseline
What does Vaseline mean in Muay Thai?
Applied to the brow and cheekbones before the bout to help elbows slide rather than cut. Permitted in small amounts; IFMA regulates it alongside liniment.
What are other spellings of Vaseline?
It is also written Petroleum jelly. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Vaseline?
Related terms: Nam man muay and Seconds.
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