Hip throw
Hip throw is a Muay Thai technique term. Loading the opponent over the hip to throw them, as in judo. Prohibited under IFMA, WBC Muaythai and most stadium rules; only balance-based sweeps and dumps are allowed. It is also written Judo throw and Illegal throw. Related terms: Fouls, Sweep and Dump. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Hip throw
- Loading the opponent over the hip to throw them, as in judo. Prohibited under IFMA, WBC Muaythai and most stadium rules; only balance-based sweeps and dumps are allowed.
| Term | Hip throw |
|---|---|
| Also written | Judo throw, Illegal throw |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗ · muaythaipurist.com ↗
Questions about Hip throw
What does Hip throw mean in Muay Thai?
Loading the opponent over the hip to throw them, as in judo. Prohibited under IFMA, WBC Muaythai and most stadium rules; only balance-based sweeps and dumps are allowed.
What are other spellings of Hip throw?
It is also written Judo throw and Illegal throw. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Hip throw?
Related terms: Fouls, Sweep and Dump.
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