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