PUNCH #1
THE JAB
“Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart.”
– Sugar Ray Robinson
The foreplay. This is the long kiss goodnight and hello that sets you up for every other punch. It gauges distance to opponent, closes the distance, and can keep the opponent off you. It’s sensual. Very quick, snappy, and passionate.
PUNCH #2
THE CROSS
“The same hand that can write a beautiful poem, can knock you out with one punch that’s Poetic Justice.”
– Wayne Kelly
The super swipe. The power shot. This is the closer. Generating all of the power from your back foot, hips, and core; drive off of the ball of your back foot. Pretend you are squishing a bug with that back foot and drive your hip and knee to the ground.
PUNCH #3 & 4
FRONT & BACK HOOKS
“In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it’s just like chess.”
– Lennox Lewis
Where did that come from. This is a sneaky shot that loops over your opponents guard from the side. Bring your elbow high to your shoulder line, keeping it at a 90 degree angle and your hand like you are holding a coffee mug or hitchhiking. Turn your hips into the punch and squish the bug with the foot that’s on the same side as your punching hand. Return to Ready to Rumble position.
PUNCH #5 & 6
FRONT & BACK UPPERCUTS
“You don’t have to be in a boxing ring to be a great fighter.”
– Muhammad Ali
The Tyson. A.K.A. crush your adversaries hopes, dreams, and aspirations. A.K.A. lights out. A.K.A. red rover red rover the fight is over. The most fun punch to throw on our bags. These are power shots to the body or under the chin of your opponent.