A good Hook can surprise your opponent with a strong hit from the side, around their guard. For your lead hook, also known as your “3”, from stance, begin as if throwing a Jab straight out with your non-dominant hand and pausing halfway. From here, punch sharply inwards to hook, keeping your elbow out as you strike in to the right. Keep your hook at your eye or shoulder level to act as a block. To maximize the power of your Hook, dig the ball of your front foot into the ground as you flick the heel up along with the punch. Reset immediately, hands at your face, elbows tucked, and chin down. Repeat these motions with your opposite hand for a powerful rear Hook, also known as your “4.” The mechanics of the Hook will remain the same as you punch towards your opponents body. Always return to your Guard as soon as you land the strike!
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Bob and Weave
The Bob and Weave is an evasive ducking tactic to get around an opponent’s Hook. Start in your Stance position, and imagine a line straight forward from your eye line. Lean to your dominant side, bending the knees then ducking below the line to the opposite side. Repeat this motion, ducking to th...
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Frogs
Staring from a high Push Up position, ground your feet together with your hips in the air. Jump your feet up to your chest, keeping your feet together. Jump back to your Push Up position, then immediately outwards, jumping your feet to the side, apart from one another. Return to your starting pos...
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Around the Guard with Rob | Cardio Bo...
Get warm with a series of intentional boxing warm ups before jumping into a high-intensity practice with champion boxer Rob Couzens to learn a strong Hook. Explore and challenge your athleticism between conditioning drills and engaging boxing combinations. These powerful sequences will develop co...
