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TECHNIQUE LIBRARY

98 techniques across 6 categories

12 techniques
Defense• beginner

High Guard

A tight, passive defensive posture where both gloves are held at temple height with elbows squeezed against the ribs, cr...

solopadspartner
Anterior DeltoidsBicepsForearms
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Defense•• intermediate

Peek-a-Boo Guard

A compact defensive fighting stance developed by legendary trainer Cus D'Amato and perfected by Mike Tyson. The peek-a-b...

solopadspartner
Anterior DeltoidsBicepsRectus Abdominis (Abs)
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Defense••• advanced

Philly Shell (Shoulder Roll)

An advanced defensive stance where the lead shoulder is raised to deflect straight punches while the rear hand stays hig...

solopadspartner
Anterior DeltoidsTrapeziusObliques
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Defense• beginner

Parry

Using a small, quick hand movement to deflect an incoming straight punch to the side, redirecting its trajectory away fr...

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ForearmsAnterior DeltoidsBiceps
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Defense• beginner

Catch and Block

Using the gloves and arms to absorb or catch incoming punches through active positioning of the hands and elbows. The ca...

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BicepsForearmsAnterior Deltoids
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Defense•• intermediate

Pullback (Pull Counter Setup)

Shifting your weight to the rear leg and pulling your head straight back just out of range of an incoming punch. The pul...

solopadspartner
HamstringsCalvesLower Back
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Defense•• intermediate

Long Guard

An extended defensive stance where the lead arm is pushed outward to create distance and obstruct the opponent's vision ...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsForearms
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Defense••• advanced

Shoulder Roll

The act of rotating the lead shoulder upward to deflect incoming straight punches, letting them slide off the rounded su...

solopadspartner
Anterior DeltoidsTrapeziusObliques
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Defense• beginner

L-Block (Elbow Block)

Blocking hooks by raising the elbow to form an L-shape with the forearm, creating a compact shield on the side of the he...

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BicepsForearmsAnterior Deltoids
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Defense•• intermediate

Catch and Shoot

Catching the opponent's jab in the rear glove and instantly returning fire with a jab or cross in a single unified motio...

padspartner
ForearmsAnterior DeltoidsTriceps
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Defense•• intermediate

Rolling with Punches

Turning the head and torso in the same direction as an incoming punch to reduce its impact through controlled rotational...

partner
Neck & TrapsObliquesTrapezius
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Defense• beginner

Forearm Block (Cross Block)

Crossing one forearm over the other in front of the face to create a horizontal barrier that blocks uppercuts and upward...

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ForearmsBicepsAnterior Deltoids
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