

It also has the added functionalities of firing tracer rounds that gauge distance, and firing shots that expose weaknesses and open the guard for the big, bazooka punch. It pops off hundreds of rounds a minute that weakens and wears down your opponent while keeping them outside your guard. Liken the jab to a small caliber machine gun that maims instead of kills.

Just as quickly as it’s thrown, your hand should return to your chin. It should be performed quickly and with enough sting on the end of it to pop your opponent’s head back. It’s used for both for offense and defence, to gauge distance, and to set up other punches in a combination. Or better yet, stand up and perform the technique as you read. Good, now take out your pen and take note of these four basic boxing punches.
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If you want to be a boxer, you must know the difference between each punch, its purpose, and how to properly execute them.Īnd if you’ve made it this far through this post, I’m taking it that you’re serious about learning how to box. Having a solid jab cross (the simplest and easiest of boxing combinations) will win a fight in the ring, or in the street. You only need to perform the basics well. You don’t need a fancy technique to win a fight. Master them before you try anything else! But all variations and combinations stem from the four basic boxing punches. The punches go by different names and numbers and are performed in many different styles. There are only four basic boxing punches that make up the striking game in boxing the Jab, Cross, Hook, and Uppercut.įorget about the crazy spinning back fists, overhand rights, and superman punches you see on UFC. Once you’ve got the basic movement down, gradually increase the speed and power. But, be patient.įocus on learning proper techniques. Learning boxing takes time, and you will develop power in time.
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Combine this with a snappy punch that connects at full extension and with the two knuckles nearest the thumb, and you’re your fists become lethal weapons.īut don’t focus on The Haymaker from the outset. Putting your weight behind your punch gives it that extra OOMPH. The power comes from the rotation of the hips and shoulders and not the arms. Proper punching technique allows you to maximize the power you do have.

And yes, all things being equal, a hulking, steroid-popping 120kg bodybuilder is going to have more venom behind his shots than a skinny pot-smoking gamer.īut if that gamer was to immerse himself in boxing, within a year, he would be able to land one on the chin of the iron-pumping colossus packed with enough power and ferocity to surprise in true David and Goliath fashion.īefore the big brute’s world faded to black, the last thing he would remember feeling would be a confusing mixture of shock, embarrassment, and admiration. I’m not trying to convince you of some Kung Fooey bullshit. Contrary to popular belief, the force from your punch is not determined by your size, or strength, or what size of biceps you have.
