High guard
High guard is a Muay Thai technique term. Both gloves held at the temples with elbows tucked. Solid against punches and elbows but leaves the body open to knees and kicks. It is also written Tight guard and Boxing guard. Related terms: Long guard and Block. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- High guard
- Both gloves held at the temples with elbows tucked. Solid against punches and elbows but leaves the body open to knees and kicks.
| Term | High guard |
|---|---|
| Also written | Tight guard, Boxing guard |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about High guard
What does High guard mean in Muay Thai?
Both gloves held at the temples with elbows tucked. Solid against punches and elbows but leaves the body open to knees and kicks.
What are other spellings of High guard?
It is also written Tight guard and Boxing guard. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to High guard?
Related terms: Long guard and Block.
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