superman punch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A technique used in Muay Thai, Sanshou, kickboxing, ITF-style taekwondo and mixed martial arts, which involves bringing the rear leg forward to feign a kick, then snapping the leg back while throwing a cross, resulting in greater power behind the punch.

Word forms

superman punch superman punches

Etymology

Probably from Superman, a comic-book superhero with superhuman strength and speed.

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