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Break
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
ring
plain english
The referee’s command to stop holding and take a step back. You stop punching on the command.
example
The referee says “break” in a clinch.
why it matters
Punching on the break is a foul. In the gym, if a coach says break, freeze.
related terms
- • Clinch
- • Referee
difficulty
beginner