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TECHNIQUE LIBRARY

98 techniques across 6 categories

15 techniques
Punches• beginner

The Jab

A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand along the shortest path to the target. Widely regarded as the single m...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsForearms
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Punches• beginner

The Cross (Straight Rear Hand)

A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, driven by the full kinetic chain — force originates at the rear foo...

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ObliquesGlutesTriceps
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Punches•• intermediate

Lead Hook

A devastating short-range punch thrown in a lateral arc, powered by violent core rotation rather than arm strength. The ...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Biceps
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Punches•• intermediate

Rear Hook

A powerful hook thrown with the rear hand using the full rotational force of the hips and posterior chain. Less common t...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Posterior Deltoids
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Punches•• intermediate

Lead Uppercut

An upward punch thrown with the lead hand from close range, designed to travel vertically under the opponent's guard and...

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BicepsAnterior DeltoidsQuadriceps
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Punches•• intermediate

Rear Uppercut

The most powerful uppercut in boxing, thrown with the rear hand using the full kinetic chain from ground to fist. The re...

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Punches••• advanced

Overhand Right

A looping rear-hand power punch thrown in a wide, arcing trajectory over the top of the opponent's guard. The overhand b...

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Posterior DeltoidsObliquesGlutes
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Punches• beginner

Body Jab

A jab targeted to the opponent's midsection, thrown by bending the knees to drop your level while keeping the punch mech...

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Anterior DeltoidsTricepsQuadriceps
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Punches•• intermediate

Body Hook

A hook targeted to the opponent's ribs or liver, thrown from a lowered position with the same rotational mechanics as th...

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ObliquesPectorals (Chest)Biceps
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Punches•• intermediate

Body Cross (Straight to Body)

A straight rear-hand punch driven into the opponent's midsection using the same hip-rotation mechanics as the standard c...

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ObliquesGlutesTriceps
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Punches••• advanced

Shovel Hook (45° Uppercut)

A hybrid punch thrown at a 45-degree upward angle, splitting the difference between a hook and an uppercut to create a u...

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ObliquesBicepsAnterior Deltoids
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Punches••• advanced

Gazelle Punch

A leaping punch where the fighter springs forward off both feet while throwing an uppercut or hook, generating enormous ...

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QuadricepsGlutesAnterior Deltoids
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Punches••• advanced

Superman Punch

A leaping straight punch where the rear leg kicks backward to generate forward momentum, disguising the punch as a kick ...

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Punches••• advanced

Bolo Punch

A punch preceded by an exaggerated windmill motion of the arm, designed to distract and disguise the actual attack. Orig...

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Anterior DeltoidsBicepsObliques
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Punches••• advanced

Corkscrew Punch

A straight punch with an exaggerated inward rotation of the fist at the moment of impact, turning the knuckles over aggr...

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TricepsForearmsObliques
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