Damage
Damage is a Muay Thai rules term. Judges look for visible effect: a fighter buckled, winded, cut or knocked down. Under ONE rules damage is the first criterion after knockdowns; in the stadiums it sits alongside balance and dominance. It is also written Effect and Visible effect. Related terms: Scoring criteria and Knockdown.
Meaning
- Damage
- Judges look for visible effect: a fighter buckled, winded, cut or knocked down. Under ONE rules damage is the first criterion after knockdowns; in the stadiums it sits alongside balance and dominance.
| Term | Damage |
|---|---|
| Also written | Effect, Visible effect |
| Category | Rules |
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Questions about Damage
What does Damage mean in Muay Thai?
Judges look for visible effect: a fighter buckled, winded, cut or knocked down. Under ONE rules damage is the first criterion after knockdowns; in the stadiums it sits alongside balance and dominance.
What are other spellings of Damage?
It is also written Effect and Visible effect. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Damage?
Related terms: Scoring criteria and Knockdown.
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