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TECHNIQUE LIBRARY

98 techniques across 6 categories

31 techniques
Combinations• beginner

The 1-2 (Jab-Cross)

The most fundamental and universally taught combination in boxing, used from the first day of training through world cha...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations• beginner

The 1-2-3 (Jab-Cross-Hook)

The classic three-punch combination that forms the backbone of offensive boxing. The jab and cross drive straight down t...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations• beginner

The 1-1-2 (Double Jab-Cross)

A range-controlling combination that uses two jabs before committing the cross. The first jab gauges distance and draws ...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 1-2-3-2 (Jab-Cross-Hook-Cross)

A four-punch power combination that chains two crosses with a hook in between, creating a sustained offensive barrage. T...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

Level Change Jab (Body-Head)

Attacking different levels to confuse the opponent's vertical defense by forcing them to guess whether the next punch is...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsQuadriceps
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Combinations••• advanced

Check Hook

A defensive counter-offensive technique where you throw a lead hook while simultaneously pivoting away from the opponent...

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ObliquesCalvesQuadriceps
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Combinations••• advanced

Body-Head-Body (Level Storm)

A relentless level-changing combination that attacks the body, head, and body again in rapid succession, forcing the opp...

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ObliquesQuadricepsPectorals (Chest)
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Combinations••• advanced

Pull Counter (Counter Cross)

Pulling the head back to avoid an incoming jab, then immediately firing a cross through the now-open lane while the oppo...

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TricepsObliquesGlutes
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Combinations•• intermediate

Pivot and Hook

Pivoting to a new angle before throwing the hook, creating a blind-side attack that the opponent cannot see coming becau...

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CalvesQuadricepsObliques
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Combinations• beginner

Double Jab (1-1)

Two rapid jabs thrown back-to-back to overwhelm the opponent's single-punch defensive timing. The first jab probes dista...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsForearms
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Combinations• beginner

The 3-2 (Hook-Cross)

Leading with the lead hook and following with the rear cross, reversing the conventional straight-then-curved punch orde...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Glutes
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 2-3-2 (Cross-Hook-Cross)

A rear-hand-dominant power sequence that generates three consecutive rotations through the core. The first cross drives ...

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ObliquesGlutesTriceps
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Combinations• beginner

The 1-2-1 (Jab-Cross-Jab)

A bookend jab combination that uses the lead hand to frame the power punch. The first jab opens the opponent's guard, th...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 1-6-3-2 (Jab-Rear Uppercut-Hook-Cross)

A level-changing power sequence that covers all three planes of attack: straight, upward, and lateral. The jab measures ...

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Anterior DeltoidsBicepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 1-2-5-2 (Jab-Cross-Lead Uppercut-Cross)

A four-punch sequence that strategically changes levels mid-combination to exploit the opponent's guard adjustments. The...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsBiceps
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 2-3 (Cross-Hook)

Leading with the power hand and following with a hook, deliberately skipping the jab to create an unexpected offensive t...

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ObliquesGlutesTriceps
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 1-2-3-6 (Jab-Cross-Hook-Rear Uppercut)

A four-punch combination that subverts the opponent's expectation by finishing with a rear uppercut instead of the tradi...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 1-2(body)-3 (Jab-Body Cross-Hook)

A level-changing combination that uses misdirection through vertical targeting shifts. The jab attacks the head to estab...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 3-3-2 (Lead Hook-Rear Hook-Cross)

A double-hook power sequence that attacks the opponent from alternating lateral angles before driving a straight punch t...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Posterior Deltoids
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 3-6-3 (Hook-Rear Uppercut-Hook)

A devastating inside-fighting combination that attacks from three different angles in rapid succession: lateral, vertica...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Biceps
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Combinations•• intermediate

The 5-2-3 (Lead Uppercut-Cross-Hook)

An uppercut-led combination that initiates from a crouched counter-punching position. The lead uppercut travels upward u...

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BicepsAnterior DeltoidsObliques
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Combinations••• advanced

The 1-2, Slip, 2-3 (Offensive Reset)

A two-phase combination separated by a defensive reset action. Throw the 1-2 to draw the opponent's counter, slip outsid...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations••• advanced

Body-Body-Head (Rip Attack)

Two hard body shots followed by a finishing head shot, using accumulated pain to force an involuntary guard drop. The do...

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ObliquesQuadricepsPectorals (Chest)
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Combinations••• advanced

The 6-3-2-3 (Uppercut-Hook-Cross-Hook)

A four-punch swarming sequence that initiates from below the opponent's sightline. The rear uppercut explodes upward fro...

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BicepsObliquesPectorals (Chest)
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Combinations••• advanced

The 1-Overhand-3 (Jab-Overhand-Hook)

The jab fixes the opponent's attention and guard position, the overhand arcs over their raised hands to land on top of t...

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Anterior DeltoidsPosterior DeltoidsObliques
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Combinations••• advanced

The 3(body)-3(head) (Hook Rip)

A same-hand level-change combination that uses the lead hook at two different heights in rapid succession. The body hook...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Quadriceps
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Combinations••• advanced

Step Jab-Pivot Hook

A footwork-integrated combination that uses a hard jab to fix the opponent's attention forward while the pivot repositio...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsCalves
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Combinations••• advanced

Slip-3-2 (Counter Sequence)

A pure counter-punching combination built on the defensive slip. Slip outside the opponent's jab to evade the punch and ...

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ObliquesNeck & TrapsPectorals (Chest)
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Combinations••• advanced

The 1-2-3, Roll, 3-2 (Mexican Combo)

The quintessential offense-defense-offense loop that defines Mexican boxing at its highest level. Throw a 1-2-3 to force...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsObliques
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Combinations••• advanced

Gazelle Punch-Hook-Cross

An explosive entry combination that uses a leaping uppercut to close distance with devastating upward power. The gazelle...

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QuadricepsGlutesCalves
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Combinations••• advanced

Roll-2-3 (Philly Shell Counter)

The signature counter sequence from the Philly Shell defensive stance. Roll the opponent's straight punch off the lead s...

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Anterior DeltoidsTrapeziusObliques
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