Kickboxing: The Cross, Hook, And Uppercut: From Initiation To Knockout: Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout, #2
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When you have learned the jab and its significance as the most basic, yet perhaps also the most versatile kickboxing technique, and practiced a variety of ways to use the jab for speed, set-up, and power, it doesn't surprise me if your next question is: "When do I get to knock'em out?" A strike's knockout capability is not necessarily determined only by its power. Other factors, such as accuracy, choosing the best target, and timing are at least equally important. But power alone, even if it doesn't result in a knockout, will certainly help get your opponent's attention. This brief book explores the three commonly used power strikes: the rear cross, hook, and uppercut. It includes discussions and training exercises on long and short range fighting, closing distance and gapping as appropriate, and using broken rhythm and sensory overload for opening up targets for the knockout. Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout comprises a series of short books with focus on learning specific techniques and strategies for the exciting sport of competition kickboxing. With plenty of pictures, each book breaks the material down into bite-size pieces that allow you to practice to perfection. The material in this book previously appeared in Complete Kickboxing, now out of print, and is great for straight boxing, too.
Martina Sprague
Martina Sprague grew up in the Stockholm area of Sweden. She has a Master of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University in Vermont and has studied a variety of combat arts since 1987. As an independent scholar, she writes primarily on subjects pertaining to military and general history, politics, and instructional books on the martial arts. For more information, please visit her website: www.modernfighter.com.
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Kickboxing - Martina Sprague
KICKBOXING
The Cross, Hook, And Uppercut
From Initiation To Knockout
Everything You Need To Know (and more) To Master The Pain Game
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by Martina Sprague
Copyright 2016 Martina Sprague
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any medium or form without the prior written permission of the author.
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Other books of interest by Martina Sprague:
Formidable Fighter: The Complete Series
Fighting Science: The Laws of Physics for Martial Artists
Knife Offense: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists
Knife Defense: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists
The Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo
Lessons in the Art of War: Martial Strategies for the Successful Fighter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Rear Cross
Body Mechanics For The Rear Cross
What Is In A Good Rear Cross?
The Non-Working Hand
In The Gym With Your Instructor
Powering Up The Rear Cross
Jab And Rear Cross Strategy
Heavy Bag Practice And Sparring With Flurries
The Hook
Body Mechanics For The Hook
Where Does The Power Come From?
Punching 101
What Is In A Good Hook?
Some Pointers On Hooking Strategies
Broken Rhythm
Bag Work And Stepping With The Hook
Increasing The Power Of The Hook
Closing Distance For The Hook
Following Up After Landing The Hook
Hooking An Opponent On The Ropes
The Uppercut
Body Mechanics For The Uppercut
In The Gym With Your Instructor
The Hooking Uppercut To The Body
What Is In A Good Uppercut?
Following Up After Landing The Uppercut
Weight Transfer And Punching In Combinations
Mitt Practice And Bag Work
Closing Distance For The Uppercut
Countering Your Opponent's Strikes
Summary
Guide To Concepts
Appendix
Preview: Fighter's Body, Fighter's Mind: A Comprehensive Guide To Muscular Strength And Endurance Training For Martial Arts
THE REAR CROSS
When you have learned the jab and its significance as the most basic, yet perhaps also the most versatile kickboxing technique, and practiced a variety of ways to use the jab for speed, set-up, and power, it doesn't surprise me if your next question is: When do I get to knock'em out?
A strike's knockout capability is not necessarily determined only by its power. Other factors, such as accuracy, choosing the best target, and timing are at least equally important. But power alone, even if it doesn't result in a knockout, will certainly help get your opponent's attention. We will now explore the three commonly used power strikes: the rear cross, hook, and uppercut. The power potential of the rear cross, and since it follows smoothly off the jab, makes this the ideal place to start.
The rear cross seen from three different angles.
The rear cross is a straight strike thrown with your rear hand. Since most people are right-handed, we will assume that you fight with your left foot forward, placing your stronger right hand to the rear. If you are left-handed (also called southpaw), you need to fight with your right foot forward, placing your stronger left hand to the rear.
The primary purpose of the rear cross is to knock your opponent out. When a jab and a rear cross are put together into a combination, they are commonly referred to as a one-two punch combination. From now on, whenever your trainer calls one-two,
he wants you to throw the jab, immediately followed by the rear cross.
A jab followed by a rear cross. Note the pivot on the rear foot in the second picture.
The power of the rear cross is derived by a series of events that occur simultaneously. Your foot, hips, and shoulders must rotate together at precisely the same time. This places the weight of your body behind the punch. Initiate the rear cross with the elbow pointed toward the ground. Raising the elbow prior to punching will expose your ribs to blows, prevent you from placing the full weight of your body behind the strike, and may sabotage your aim.
BODY MECHANICS FOR THE REAR CROSS
Throw the rear cross by pivoting your rear foot in the direction of line 1. Simultaneously rotate your hips and shoulders into alignment with centerline A. Dig into the floor with the ball of your foot while raising your heel. Do not allow your entire foot to come off the floor. Keep your upper body, from the knuckles on your right hand to your left shoulder, in a straight line toward your opponent. This brings the centerline of your upper body above your lead leg. Synchronize your moves with the rotation of your fist to the horizontal position just prior to impacting the target. Keep your