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Every group class, ringside, and private training session you take at BOXHAUS will consist of mastering the 6 basic punches. The breakdowns of these 6 punches will help you expand your workouts here in the studio and will allow you to build upon your combinations and skills.
Lead Jab
- The JAB is a punch thrown with the LEAD hand down the middle of the bag, fully extending the arm and turning over fist at extension (45-degree downward angle)
- Bring hand straight back to face
- Opposite hand remains high, with elbow tight, protecting boxer’s face
BACK CROSS
- The CROSS is thrown with the BACK dominant hand, the hand furthest from the bag
Cross comes straight down the middle of the bag as boxer simultaneously pivots their back foot - Fully extend punch, turning over fist at extension (45-degree downward angle)
- Bring hand straight back to face
Opposite hand remains high with elbow tight, protecting boxer’s face
LEAD HOOK
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Pivot lead foot as you throw lead hook horizontally across eye line, bring hip with you
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Arm at 90-degree angle with fist behind elbow, punch lands on the side of the bag as thrown, elbow comes up and around
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Throw one at a time, keeping the opposite hand high and elbow tight for protection.
BACK HOOK
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Pivot back foot as you throw back hook horizontally across eye line, bring hip with you
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Arm at 90-degree angle with fist behind elbow, punch lands on the side of the bag, elbow comes up and around
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Throw one at a time, keeping the opposite hand high and elbow tight for protection
LEAD UPPERCUT
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Punch is thrown with lead hand in an upward motion to the center of the bag
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90-degree angle in arm
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Bend in the knees
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Opposite hand stays high
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Elbows tight
BACK UPPERCUT
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Punch is thrown with back hand in an upward motion to the center of the bag
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90-degree angle in arm
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Bend in knees
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Opposite hand stays high
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Elbows tight
After this break-down, you are officially a pro at the 6 – basic punches!! It’s now your turn to come try these out in either our Newport or Long Beach Studio! We will see you punching and crunching in there!
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