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The Lead Hand Straight (commonly called the Jab) is the most fundamental punch in boxing, delivered with the leading hand in a straight line from the guard position to the target. [1] It is the fastes...

The Boxing Punch family covers the punching techniques of Western boxing — the most refined and scientifically studied striking system in martial arts, developed over centuries of professional prizefi...

A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position, used primarily as a range finder, setup tool, and defensive weapon.

The fundamental lead-hand straight punch thrown from a stationary stance with a quick snap of the arm and minimal hip rotation.

The Shoulder Roll Defence is a boxing defensive posture where the lead shoulder is raised high to protect the chin, the lead arm hangs low across the body, and the rear hand is held tight against the ...

Punches traveling in a direct linear path from the guard position to the target, generating power through hip rotation and full extension of the arm.

The Standard Back Kick subfamily covers the fundamental back kick execution, where the fighter looks over the shoulder, pivots on the lead foot, and drives the heel of the rear foot straight back into...

Two consecutive jabs thrown in quick succession with the lead hand, often used to set up the cross or to disrupt the opponent's timing.

The Side Teep is a push kick variation delivered from a sideways stance, using the lead or rear leg to push the opponent away at an angle rather than straight ahead. [1] The side teep combines element...

The Standard Wrestling Stance positions the fighter in a low, staggered stance with the lead foot slightly forward, knees bent at approximately 90-110 degrees, hips low, back straight, and head up wit...

A jab thrown from a southpaw (right-foot-forward) stance, extending the right fist straight toward the target.

A standard jab thrown from an orthodox (left-foot-forward) stance, extending the left fist straight toward the target.

The Spin-Back Back Kick combines a 180-degree spin with a straight back kick, using rotational momentum to increase the power of the heel thrust. [1] The fighter pivots on the lead foot, rotates the b...

A jab thrown while simultaneously stepping forward with the lead foot, closing distance and adding body mass to the punch for increased power.

The Standard Spinning Back Kick is executed by pivoting on the lead foot, rotating the body 180 degrees to face away from the opponent, looking over the shoulder to acquire the target, and thrusting t...

Oi Tsuki is the fundamental stepping punch in karate where the practitioner lunges forward with the rear foot stepping to the front while simultaneously delivering a straight punch with the arm on the...

A fundamental two-punch combination consisting of a lead-hand jab immediately followed by a rear-hand cross, the most basic and widely taught combination in striking arts.

The Sweep Single Leg subfamily attacks the opponent's lead leg with a sweeping motion at knee height, combining a reach for the leg with a lateral sweeping force to collapse the opponent's base. [1] U...

The Check Hook Counter is a defensive-offensive technique where the fighter pivots on the lead foot while simultaneously delivering a lead hook punch to an advancing opponent, using the opponent's own...

Sok Tad (the Horizontal Elbow) is the second foundational elbow strike in Muay Thai's classical 24-elbow system (Cherng Sok 24 Cherng), delivered in a sweeping horizontal arc parallel to the ground, t...

The Corkscrew Punch adds a sharp, exaggerated fist rotation at the moment of impact — the fist turns from vertical (thumb up) to fully pronated (palm down) during the last 2-3 inches of the punch's tr...