Jab
- Striking
- Punches
- fundamental
- Orthodox stance
- 3 steps
The lead-hand straight punch, your range-finder, rhythm-setter and the setup for everything else. Also known as the Lead straight or the Mud Trong. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 3 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.
Step by step
- 01
Set your stance
Hands at the chin, chin tucked, weight balanced over both legs.
- 02
Fire the jab
Extend the lead hand straight to the target, turning the fist over at the end. The rear hand stays glued to the chin.
- 03
Recover to guard
Snap the hand straight back to your chin and reset your stance, never leave it out.
Key details
- Punch in a straight line and bring it back along the same path.
- Turn the fist over at the end and exhale sharply.
- A small step with the lead foot adds reach and power.
Common mistakes
- Dropping the rear hand as the jab goes out.
- Cocking the hand back first and telegraphing.
- Leaning the head out over the lead foot.
Related techniques
- CrossStrikingThe rear-hand straight punch, your primary power shot, driven by rotating the hip and pivoting the rear foot.
- Lead HookStrikingA short horizontal lead-hand punch that turns through the side of the target on the pivot of the hips.
- Rear HookStrikingA power hook from the rear hand, turning the whole body to land on the side of the head.
- Lead UppercutStrikingA short rising lead-hand punch up the centre, ideal inside the pocket against a high guard.
- Rear UppercutStrikingA rising rear-hand punch up the centre, driven by a small dip and a powerful leg drive.
- OverhandStrikingA looping rear-hand power punch that arcs over the opponent’s guard and crashes down on the head.
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