Judo Slip Examen
0
SlipΒ·FamSlingerland
Zaterdag ochtend 12 februari 2011 het Judo examen voor blauwe slip - http://www.denedelgouda.nl
Translation: slipping
Range & classification
Category
Strike & defenceLocksClose rangeFighting multiple people
Distance
CloseMiddleLong
Overview
The Slip subfamily covers the defensive technique where the fighter rotates the upper body laterally to move the head off the centreline, allowing a straight punch to pass over the shoulder. [1] Slipping is the most commonly used head movement defence in boxing because it is effective against the most common attacks β jabs and crosses β while keeping the fighter in range for counter-punches. [1],[2] Slips can be executed to the inside (toward the opponent's body) or to the outside (away from the opponent's rear hand), each creating different counter-attacking opportunities and risks. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Country of originΒ· shown in random order
- EnglandBoxing
- GreeceBoxing
- BrazilMMA
- USAMMA, Kickboxing
- ThailandMuay Thai
- JapanKickboxing
Effectiveness
Lineage
Slipping is one of the oldest and most fundamental boxing defensive techniques. [1]
Competition Record
Slipping is used at all levels of boxing and MMA competition. [1]
Images
No images yet for this technique.
Sign in to suggest an image.
Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action β Moving the head off the centre line to avoid an incoming strike without retreating
Joints Involved β Cervical spine (lateral flexion), knees (level change for bob and weave), hips (rotation for counter position)
Force Vector β Lateral or downward β the head moves just enough to make the strike miss while maintaining counter-striking distance
Counter-attack Advantage β Slipping loads the rear hand or lead hook for an immediate counter β defensive movement becomes offensive positioning
Position & Entry
From fighting stance β Move the head laterally (slip) or vertically (bob-and-weave) to make the incoming strike miss by inches
As counter-setup β Slip the punch and immediately counter β the defensive movement loads the counter strike
Videos
1 video
Learn This Technique
No instructional courses yet for this technique.
Sign in to suggest a course.
Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
1
Low1/10
Evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
β Unified MMA β Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing β Legal β blocking and evasion are core boxing skills {srcβ WBC Rules of Boxing}
β WKF β Legal β blocking is a fundamental karate skill
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin β Legal {srcβ IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
β WT β Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDFβ WAKO β Legal
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY β Legal {srcβ K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
β IFMA β Legal
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
βThe slip moves the head laterally off the centreline to avoid a straight punch β you lean to the outside of the punch so it passes over your shoulder (Haislet, Boxing, 1940)
βSlip by bending the knees and rotating the torso slightly β the head moves 3-4 inches laterally, no more
βInside slip goes toward the opponent's body (inside the punch); outside slip goes away from the opponent (outside the punch)
βThe outside slip is generally safer β it takes your head away from the opponent's other hand
βThe inside slip is more offensive β it puts you in position for body shots and hooks, but exposes you to the other hand
βSlip at the last possible moment β early slips telegraph your defence and allow the opponent to adjust
βAfter every slip, immediately return to centre or counter β never stay in the slipped position
Common Mistakes
!Leaning at the waist instead of bending the knees β the slip should lower your level slightly, not just tilt your torso
!Moving the head too far laterally β a 3-4 inch movement is sufficient; more wastes energy and position
!Dropping the hands while slipping β maintain your guard throughout
!Slipping straight backward instead of laterally β that's a pull-back, not a slip; slips are sideways
!Slipping before the punch is thrown β this telegraphs your defence and the opponent adjusts
!Staying in the slipped position β return to centre immediately to avoid the follow-up
!Slipping punches that aren't aimed at you β wasted movement; only slip strikes on target
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Read the Punch β identify the incoming strike angle and timing
2Bend at the Waist/Knees β move the head off the centre line
3Maintain Eye Contact β keep eyes on the opponent throughout the evasion
4Counter from Angle β fire back from the new advantageous position
Sources & References
Primary Source
Boxing (Edwin Haislet, 1940)
1BookBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources β [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
2BookChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources β [1] Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness (Hatmaker, 2004) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (ε€ζ₯θͺ) β used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources β [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
5CitationChampionship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
Effectiveness sources β [1] Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness (Hatmaker, 2004) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
Community
Athletics
Requires
neck flexibility, knee bend coordination, visual tracking
Favours
shorter stature for easier level changes, strong neck
Key muscles
neck muscles, quadriceps, obliques, calves
Sub-techniques
Find by what a technique does β not its name
Every move, in any martial art, shares a few universal traits. Mix and match below to pinpoint the right tool β or compare equivalents across styles.
Category
Distance
Inside Slip
GenusThe Inside Slip moves the head to the inside of the incoming punch (toward the opponent's centre), rotating the upper body so the punch passes over the outside shoulder. [1] The inside slip is more aggressive than the outside slip because it moves the defender closer to the opponent, placing them in range for counter-hooks, uppercuts, and body shots. [1,2] The risk of the inside slip is that the defender moves into the path of the opponent's rear hand, making timing and defensive awareness critical. [2,3]
Explore
Outside Slip
GenusThe Outside Slip moves the head to the outside of the incoming punch (away from the opponent's centre), rotating the upper body so the punch passes over the inside shoulder. [1] The outside slip is the safer of the two slip directions because it moves the defender away from the opponent's rear hand, reducing the risk of being hit by the next punch in a combination. [1,2] The outside slip creates an excellent angle for counter-crosses and overhands thrown over the top of the opponent's extended arm. [2,3]
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Slip work?
The Slip subfamily covers the defensive technique where the fighter rotates the upper body laterally to move the head off the centreline, allowing a straight punch to pass over the shoulder. Slipping is the most commonly used head movement defence in boxing because it is effective against the most common attacks β jabs and crosses β while keeping the fighter in range for counter-punches.
Where does the Slip come from?
Slipping has been a fundamental boxing technique since the sport's formalisation, considered one of the defining skills of the sweet science. Every great defensive boxer in history has been a master of the slip, from Jack Johnson to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Is the Slip legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal β Legal defensive technique; WBC/Boxing: legal β Legal β blocking and evasion are core boxing skills; WKF: legal β Legal β blocking is a fundamental karate skill; Kyokushin: legal β Legal; WT: legal β Legal; WAKO: legal β Legal; K: legal β 1/GLORY β Legal; IFMA: legal β Legal
How dangerous is the Slip?
Danger rating 1/10. Low β evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
How do I set up the Slip?
The standard setup chain: Read the Punch β Bend at the Waist/Knees β Maintain Eye Contact β Counter from Angle.
How do I defend against the Slip?
Standard counters include: Timing β attack when the defence is recovering or between movements / Feint β use deception to create openings in the defensive structure / Angle Change β attack from an unexpected angle that the defence does not cover.
What are the variants of the Slip?
Common variants: Inside slip (moving the head to the inside of the incoming punch); Outside slip (moving the head to the outside of the incoming punch); Bob and weave (ducking under a hook and rising on the other side); Pull-back (leaning the head and torso backward to make the punch falβ¦).
How effective is the Slip in competition?
Slipping is used at all levels of boxing and MMA competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Slip?
Top errors to watch for: Leaning at the waist instead of bending the knees β the slip should lower your level slightly, not just tilt your torso / Moving the head too far laterally β a 3-4 inch movement is sufficient; more wastes energy and position / Dropping the hands while slipping β maintain your guard throughout / Slipping straight backward instead of laterally β that's a pull-back, not a slip; slips are sideways.
What are other names for the Slip?
The Slip is also known as Slipping, Surippingu, Head Slip.