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TECHNIQUE LIBRARY

98 techniques across 6 categories

11 techniques
Footwork•• intermediate

Lead Foot Pivot

Swinging the rear leg around the anchored lead leg like a compass to quickly change angles, evade attacks, and set up co...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsAbductors
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Footwork•• intermediate

Pendulum Bounce (Soviet Step)

A rhythmic forward and backward bouncing motion, a hallmark of the Soviet and Cuban amateur systems developed in the 196...

solo
CalvesQuadricepsHamstrings
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Footwork• beginner

Lateral Movement (Side Step)

Moving side-to-side using the step-drag pattern to create angles, avoid being cornered, and circle away from the opponen...

solopartner
AbductorsAdductorsCalves
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Footwork• beginner

Step-Drag (Advancing/Retreating)

The fundamental boxing footwork pattern taught on day one: lead foot steps first when advancing, rear foot steps first w...

solo
CalvesQuadricepsHamstrings
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Footwork••• advanced

Cutting Off the Ring

Strategic footwork used to trap a retreating opponent against the ropes or in a corner by cutting angles rather than cha...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsAbductors
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Footwork•• intermediate

Angle Out (Exit Angle)

Stepping off to an angle after throwing a combination, exiting the pocket to avoid the opponent's counter. A fundamental...

solopartner
CalvesAbductorsQuadriceps
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Footwork• beginner

In-and-Out Movement

Rapidly stepping into range to attack, then immediately stepping back out of range before the opponent can counter. The ...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsHamstrings
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Footwork••• advanced

Stance Switching

Switching between orthodox and southpaw stances during a fight to create confusion, open new angles, and attack from une...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsAbductors
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Footwork•• intermediate

V-Step (Diagonal Advance)

Advancing at a 45-degree diagonal angle rather than walking straight forward into the opponent's centerline. This angula...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsAbductors
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Footwork• beginner

Drop Step (Back Step)

A quick, sharp backward step that creates instant distance from an advancing opponent. The rear foot pushes back first, ...

solopartner
CalvesHamstringsQuadriceps
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Footwork• beginner

Shuffle Step

Rapid, tiny steps that allow continuous micro-adjustments in position without committing to a full directional step. The...

solopartner
CalvesQuadricepsAdductors
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