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Uppercut
Names by art: Boxing: Uppercut · Muay Thai: Mat soei / Mat ngat · Savate: Uppercut · Kickboxing: Uppercut
Appears in 4 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
A rising punch travelling vertically up the centre line toward the chin or body. The knees flex to load, then the legs extend and the hip of the punching side drives upward and forward; the fist stays close to the body until the last moment.
Appears in 4 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Uppercut |
| Muay Thai | Mat soei / Mat ngat |
| Savate | Uppercut |
| Kickboxing | Uppercut |
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Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Uppercut”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/uppercut (accessed 2026-10-30).
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