Warm-up
Warm-up is a Muay Thai training term. The run, skipping and shadowboxing that precede the striking work. Thai trainers also rub fighters down with liniment as part of it. It is also written Warm up. Related terms: Toi lom and Nam man muay. It is one of 18 training terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Warm-up
- The run, skipping and shadowboxing that precede the striking work. Thai trainers also rub fighters down with liniment as part of it.
| Term | Warm-up |
|---|---|
| Also written | Warm up |
| Category | Training |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Warm-up
What does Warm-up mean in Muay Thai?
The run, skipping and shadowboxing that precede the striking work. Thai trainers also rub fighters down with liniment as part of it.
What are other spellings of Warm-up?
It is also written Warm up. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Warm-up?
Related terms: Toi lom and Nam man muay.
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