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SEPAK TAKRAW LINGO

1. “Sepak Takraw”
For this etymological exploration, let’s begin with the name of the game. “Sepak” is the Malaysian word for kick;
“Takraw” is the word for the ball. When it’s put together “sepak takraw” translates to “kick a ball” or “kickball”

2. “Regu”
This is the term for “team”. Typically, teams are made up of 3 people “Regus”. The sepak takraw terminologies for the
player’s positions are based on whether or not that team is serving.

3. “Tekong”
The server (Tekong) of the serving team stands in the serving circle. Tekong is “fed” the ball by another teammate
(“feeder/setter/tosser”). The Tekong must kick the ball over the net while keeping one foot on the ground in the serving
circle.

4. “Feeder/Setter/Tosser/Bowler”
This is the player that stands next to the net to the inside-right of the Tekong (server). As the position’s many names
imply, this player has multiple roles. He tosses the ball to the Tekong to begin the match.

This player also sets the ball for the “attacker/striker/killer” to deliver a powerful shot. Though, this player can perform
all actions on the court and is not restricted to set for other players.

5.“Attacker/Striker/Killer”
This is the player that stands at the net to the inside-left of the Tekong. Attacker/striker/killer is positioned at either
corner of the net in the corner of a half-circle. This position is focused on delivering hard shots to the other team.

6. “Block”
This term is self-explanatory. Blocks are performed to prevent the other team from scoring points by preventing the ball
from crossing the net. This is done with every part of the body except arms and legs.

7. “Spike”
Spikes are powerful shots performed by the attacking team. These shots are hard and fast making them more difficult to
block.

8. “Roll Spike”
This move is essentially a back-flip kick. Players jump, kick, and land with the same leg while completing a flip midair.

9. “Sole Kick”
The sole kick is when a player uses the bottom of their shoe to make contact. Often, the aim is for it to be an unexpected
soft touch to take the other team by surprise. But, this kick can also be powerful too.

10. Everything else

There are a variety of kicks in sepak takraw. There’s the inside kick, outside kick, toe kick, knee, header, etc. Again, the
contact rules are just like football (soccer) – no arms or hands.

UFC LINGO
1.”Cage”
MMA is most often referred to as "cage-fighting" due to the fact that the competitors compete in a semi-closed ring.
Though the ring is technically an octagon, you’ll hear it called a cage more often than not.

2.”Clinch”
A clinch is a common maneuver when both opponents tie each other up in close quarters. This locked position can allow
fighters to land shorter, more devastating blows and body shots, or attempt takedowns.

3.”Dirty boxing”
Dirty boxing is a powerful striking tactic performed in the clinch, which utilizes both strikes and grappling techniques.
Unlike professional boxing, fighters will not be separated by an official in a clinch, so fighters more adept in close
quarters can do serious damage.

4.”Eye gouge”
This is an extremely illegal move whereby a fighter attempts to poke an opponent's eye. Eye gouging can result in
penalties, including immediate disqualification.
5.”Gas in the tank”
A euphemism to describe a fighter’s remaining endurance in a taxing fight. If a fighter is taking considerable damage and
visibly slowing down, announcers use this phrase to emphasize the dire situation.

6.”Grappling”
Considering one of the critical skills in MMA, grappling is a general term used for styles aimed to restrain or submit
opponents. This is commonly used when describing wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners.

6.”Ground and pound”

A technique that involves a fighter forcing their opponent to the ground and bombarding them with strikes. This savage
display is one of MMAs most exciting and violent moves.

7.”Guard”
This is a defensive grappling position when the downed opponent has their legs wrapped around the attacker. Variations
of the guard include the full guard, pulling guard, and rubber guard.

8.”Kimura”
A grappling submission hold also known as a double wristlock. It is named in honor of Masahiko Kimura, a prominent
Japanese judoka who rose to fame in the 1950s.

9.”Mount”
This is when the attacker attempts to gain control on a grounded opponent, either setting up a submission attempt or to
initiate a ground and pound. Variations include front mounts, side mounts, rear mounts, and reverse mounts.

10.”Muay Thai clinch”

Unlike the regular clinch, this Muay Thai technique has the attacker putting both hands behind his opponent’s head to
restrict movement. This style of clinch is used to land debilitating knee strikes .

11.”Striking”
MMA categorizes any hits from the hands, knees, elbows, and legs as strikes. The term "significant strikes" usually refers
to strikes landed when fighters are not in a clinch or in a grounded position.
12.”Sprawl”
A ground defense technique when an opponent springs back and applies their weight to their attacker's back, denying
their chance to gain ground control.

13.”Submission”
When an opponent concedes defeat in a submission hold. The submitting fighter may tap out as a visual cue to indicate
the submission.

14.”Takedown”
A takedown is when an attacker forces their opponent to the ground. Variants include the single-leg and double-leg
takedown, the scissors (or tripping) takedown, and slams.