Learn Jab and Cross with Farinaz (4 Mins)
LEARN | Kickboxing Foundations with Farinaz Lari • 4m 25s
The Jab and Cross are your long range, straight arm punches used to create room between you and your opponent. The reaction of one strike fuels the action of the next: to increase your speed, spend less energy and gain efficiency using these straight shots.
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Learn Uppercut with Farinaz (2 Mins)
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For your rear knee strike begin in your stance position. Go up on the ball of the foot on your front leg and bring your back knee up and out to strike your opponent. Use the weight of your hips to thrust forward, transferring power to your knee. Aim for the chin with the top of your knee. For a b...
