Stand-up fighting or
stand-up is
hand-to-hand combat that takes place while the combatants are in a standing position. The term is commonly used in
martial arts and
combat sports to designate the set of techniques employed from a standing position, as opposed to techniques employed in
ground fighting. Stand-up fighting that takes place while the combatants are
grappling each other is referred to as
clinch fighting. Techniques used in stand-up fighting include various
strikes or
blocking techniques, either with parts of the body, or with
mêlée weapons. Essential aspects of stand-up fighting include
striking combinations, with the aim of striking to incapacitate or
injure the opponent.
Martial arts and
combat sports that emphasize stand-up fighting include
boxing,
escrima,
jodo,
karate,
kendo,
kickboxing,
kung fu,
muay thai,
savate,
fistfighting,
silat and
taekwondo.