Boxing & MMA

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Across
  1. 1. – Practice fighting with control and rules
  2. 6. – Enclosed area where boxing matches occur
  3. 8. – Official who enforces rules and safety
  4. 11. – Actions used to avoid or stop attacks
  5. 13. – Series of strikes performed together
  6. 14. – Mental attention during training or competition
  7. 18. – Actions used to attack or score points
  8. 20. – Fair play and respect during competition
  9. 23. – Movement of the feet for balance and position
  10. 24. – Ability to stay steady while moving or striking
  11. 25. – Quick straight punch
  12. 26. – Redirecting an opponent’s strike
  13. 29. – Sport using punches with padded gloves
Down
  1. 2. – Position protecting the face and body
  2. 3. – Traditional uniform worn in many martial arts
  3. 4. – Strong punch thrown with the back hand
  4. 5. – Sound that starts or ends a round
  5. 7. – Padded hand coverings used in boxing
  6. 9. – Defensive move to stop a strike
  7. 10. – Punch that comes from the side
  8. 11. – Training place for martial arts
  9. 12. – Sports focused on self-defense, discipline, and control
  10. 15. – Upward punch aimed at the chin
  11. 16. – Cloth worn to show rank or level
  12. 17. – Self-control and respect learned through training
  13. 19. – Rules and gear used to prevent injury
  14. 21. – Ready position with balanced feet
  15. 22. – Person who teaches skills and safety
  16. 27. – Showing courtesy to opponents and teachers
  17. 28. – Timed section of a boxing match