Timekeeper
Timekeeper is a Muay Thai rules term. Official who times rounds and rests and signals with the bell or gong. Also gives the ten-second warning before each round. It is also written Bell. Related terms: Round. Guides on this site that use it include Muay Thai Gym Etiquette and the Wai Kru: What the Unwritten Rules Are.
Meaning
- Timekeeper
- Official who times rounds and rests and signals with the bell or gong. Also gives the ten-second warning before each round.
| Term | Timekeeper |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bell |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: wbcmuaythai.com ↗
Guides that use “Timekeeper”
- Muay Thai Gym Etiquette and the Wai Kru: What the Unwritten Rules Are The customs of a Muay Thai gym explained: the wai, shoes off the mats, hygiene, sparring manners, and what...
Questions about Timekeeper
What does Timekeeper mean in Muay Thai?
Official who times rounds and rests and signals with the bell or gong. Also gives the ten-second warning before each round.
What are other spellings of Timekeeper?
It is also written Bell. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Timekeeper?
Related terms: Round.
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