KNAP: The sound made to represent the impact of a blow.
Body Knap: The sound made by striking a major muscle on the body. Either partner can make this knap.
Chest Knap: The sound made by striking the chest with the open palm of the hand.
Clap Knap: The sound made when both hands clap together, usually made by the victim.
Slip Hand Knap: The attacker claps hands and follows through during the act of delivering the strike. The “John Wayne Punch” uses a slip hand knap.
Shared Knap: The sound made when the attacker’s open hand meets their partner’s hand or major muscle group.

GLOSSARY OF THE MOST COMMON STAGE COMBAT TERMS

Roundhouse Punch: (also Round House Punch, John Wayne Punch and Hay Maker Punch) A large, dynamic, hooking punch that travels in a wide arc across the victim's face, from either right to left, or vice versa.

IFDG Glossary of Terms

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