Glossary

Bob and Weave

Technique

A defensive head movement technique where the fighter ducks under punches in a U-shaped motion, shifting weight laterally to avoid hooks.

Related Technique
Bob and Weave

A U-shaped head movement used to evade hooks and wide looping punches by bending at the knees to drop below the punch's arc, then rising on the other side. The bob and weave is the signature defensive technique of pressure fighters who need to close distance against taller opponents while staying protected. It naturally loads the body for devastating counter hooks on the rise, making it simultaneously defensive and offensive.

More Technique Terms

Angle

A position off the center line of the opponent, created through footwork. Fighting at angles makes you harder to hit and opens up new lines of attack.

Backpedal

Moving straight backward. Generally considered bad footwork because it surrenders ring position and can lead to being trapped against the ropes.

Body Shot

Any punch targeted at the torso, including the ribs, liver, and solar plexus. Body shots accumulate damage and slow down opponents over rounds.

Catch

Using the open glove to absorb an incoming punch, neutralizing its impact while maintaining guard position.

Check Hook

A lead hook thrown while simultaneously pivoting away from an advancing opponent. Uses the opponent's forward momentum against them.

Clinch

Grabbing and holding the opponent to prevent them from punching, to rest, or to rough them up on the inside. The referee will command "break" to separate.

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