Dump
Dump is a Muay Thai technique term. Sending the opponent to the canvas from the clinch by turning and snapping their head and shoulders while stepping through. A well-timed dump scores as a sign of dominance. It is also written Throw, Clinch throw and Off-balance. Related terms: Sweep, Clinch and Scoring criteria. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Dump
- Sending the opponent to the canvas from the clinch by turning and snapping their head and shoulders while stepping through. A well-timed dump scores as a sign of dominance.
| Term | Dump |
|---|---|
| Also written | Throw, Clinch throw, Off-balance |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: fightencyclopedia.com ↗ · muaythai.com ↗
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Questions about Dump
What does Dump mean in Muay Thai?
Sending the opponent to the canvas from the clinch by turning and snapping their head and shoulders while stepping through. A well-timed dump scores as a sign of dominance.
What are other spellings of Dump?
It is also written Throw, Clinch throw and Off-balance. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Dump?
Related terms: Sweep, Clinch and Scoring criteria.
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