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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 Outside Defence Against Straight Punch is the complementary pair to the Inside Defence, deflecting an incoming straight punch from the OUTSIDE line — the hand moves from the defender's centreline ...
The Inside Defence Against Straight Punch is a core Krav Maga defensive technique where the defender uses the palm of the hand to deflect an incoming straight punch from the inside line — the hand mov...
Seiken Gedan Tsuki is a straight punch targeting the lower level (below the belt) — typically the groin, lower abdomen, or thigh — using the fore-fist (seiken). [1] The punch travels in a straight lin...
The Power Line Punch is Jack Dempsey's concept of optimal structural alignment during a punch — an imaginary straight line running from the shoulder joint, through the elbow, wrist, and knuckles, alon...
The Defence Against Hook Punch is the Krav Maga technique for defending against circular hook punches to the head or body, using a raised forearm shield that absorbs and deflects the hook's arc while ...
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 Cross Parry subfamily covers parrying techniques that use the rear hand to deflect the opponent's cross (rear straight punch), redirecting the straight punch off its intended path to the chin or h...
The fundamental lead-hand straight punch thrown from a stationary stance with a quick snap of the arm and minimal hip rotation.
Seiken Jodan Tsuki is the fundamental upper-level straight punch in traditional karate, delivering the fore-fist (seiken — the front two knuckles of the index and middle fingers) to the opponent's fac...
The fundamental superman punch executed by lifting the rear knee as if throwing a kick, then driving the rear hand forward as a straight punch while pulling the kicking leg back for counter-momentum.
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...
The fundamental rear-hand straight punch thrown with full hip and shoulder rotation, transferring weight from the back foot through the kinetic chain.
The Half-Pivot Hook Kick uses only a 90-degree pivot rather than the standard hook kick's full 180-degree turn, enabling significantly faster delivery at closer range at the cost of reduced power. [1]...
A rear-hand straight punch timed to land simultaneously or immediately after slipping or parrying an incoming attack, using the opponent's forward momentum against them.
A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, rotating the hips and shoulders fully to generate maximum force along a direct line to the target.
Uraken Shomen Uchi is a snapping backfist strike delivered to the front (shomen) of the opponent, using the back of the first two knuckles (the dorsal surface of the index and middle finger knuckles) ...
Seiken Chudan Soto Uke (commonly abbreviated as Soto Uke) is the fundamental outside forearm block in traditional karate, deflecting straight punches and strikes directed at the midsection by sweeping...
Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke (commonly called Uchi Uke or Inside Block) is the inside forearm block in traditional karate, deflecting straight punches and strikes directed at the midsection by sweeping the ...
The Mid Range subfamily covers the fighting distance where both fighters are within punching range — the distance where straight punches (jab, cross) and front kicks can land. [1] Mid range is the mos...
The Kung Fu Strike family within the Punch group covers fist-based striking techniques from Chinese martial arts (kung fu/wushu) systems, which have developed an extraordinarily diverse array of punch...
The Pull Counter pulls the head straight back to evade a punch while simultaneously firing a counter straight, using the opponent's forward commitment. [1]
The Defence Against Uppercut is the Krav Maga technique for defending against rising uppercut punches — close-range attacks that drive the fist upward from below into the chin, jaw, or solar plexus. [...
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...
A standard jab thrown from an orthodox (left-foot-forward) stance, extending the left fist straight toward the target.
A jab thrown from a southpaw (right-foot-forward) stance, extending the right fist straight toward the target.
The Standard Cross Parry uses the rear hand to tap or push the incoming cross punch to the inside (toward the defender's centreline), deflecting the straight punch so it slides past the defender's hea...
The Krav Maga 360 Defence is a comprehensive blocking system that uses six forearm blocking positions arranged around the body to intercept strikes coming from any angle — above, below, left, right, f...
The classic superman punch involving a rear knee feint, a hop or leap forward, and a simultaneous rear-hand straight punch delivered while the body is in the air.
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 ...
A jab thrown while simultaneously stepping forward with the lead foot, closing distance and adding body mass to the punch for increased power.
An explosive lunging punch where the fighter fakes a kick to lift off the ground and throws a straight or overhand punch while airborne, using the momentum of the entire body.
The Small Roundhouse Kick is a tight, compact variant of the roundhouse kick that uses a shortened circular arc and minimal hip rotation, optimised for close range where a full roundhouse kick would b...
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...
The Krav Maga Defence family within the Block group covers Krav Maga's blocking and deflection system for defending against unarmed strikes — designed for real-world self-defence where the defender ma...
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...
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] Slipp...
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...
Soto Uke (outside-to-inside block) is a traditional karate middle block where the forearm sweeps from outside the body inward, intercepting a straight punch or kick targeting the torso. [1] The block ...
The Outside Defense is a Krav Maga defensive technique where the defender uses the forearm or open hand to deflect an incoming straight attack (punch, knife thrust) by sweeping the arm from inside to ...
The one-hand thrust lapel choke from guard is a minimalist gi strangulation where the attacker uses a single hand to thrust the knuckles or fist deep into the opponent's collar, driving the lapel dire...
The classic jab-cross sequence thrown in rapid succession, using the jab to gauge distance and clear the line for the power cross.
A looping rear-hand punch thrown over the opponent's guard in a slight arc, dropping the body weight forward and downward on impact.
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.
A rigid, forceful jab that locks out fully on impact to push the opponent back and disrupt their forward movement, prioritizing stopping power over speed.
A jab thrown while stepping backward, used to maintain distance, score points, and discourage opponents from pursuing aggressively.
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.
A jab directed at the opponent's midsection, typically accompanied by a slight bend of the knees and lowering of the stance to change the angle of attack.
A loose, whipping jab thrown from a low guard with the arm nearly fully extended, popularized by Thomas Hearns and Naseem Hamed.
A jab thrown with increased commitment and hip rotation to deliver greater impact, sacrificing some speed and recovery time.