You came and you’re ready. Ready to perform. Ready to give it your all. Ready to let loose and have some fun. You stand with your feet firm to the ground, relaxing into your boxing stance. You lift your hands up and tuck your elbows tight into your body. Your breathing slows as you prepare yourself to throw that first punch…
The
Six
Punches
Punch #1
THE JAB
The humble jab can punch, shove, push, distract and counteract your opponent’s attacks – it’s the most important weapon in your boxing arsenal. Faster, longer and most likely to land, the jab uses less energy than other punches and provides the perfect set-up to deliver devastating blows.
Punch #2
THE CROSS
Put your weight behind it and deliver a knockout punch. The cross lets you close the gap between you and your opponent – fast. Feel the kinetic energy of your body passing through your legs, hips, torso, shoulder and wrist, reaching your fist as you slam whatever stands in your way with an explosive power punch.
PUNCHES #3 AND #4
FRONT & BACK HOOKS
Rotating your hips for power, you wind up just far back enough that you can deliver a punishing blow without letting your opponent see what’s coming. The hook is a semi-circular punch that primarily targets the side of your target’s head. Upon contact, its path ends abruptly as you quickly pull your hand back into the guard position.
PUNCHES #5 AND #6
FRONT & BACK UPPERCUTS
With your sights set firmly on your opponent’s chin, you power up this rising vertical punch using your legs and hips. The impacts throws your target off-balance, setting you up for a killer combo or to deliver a lights-out finale. Return to the fight position ready to do it all again – you’re smashing it!