1-2-3-2-Roll-2-3-2
Condensed Breakdown: 1-2-3-2-Roll-2-3-2
This combination emphasizes continuous flow, leveraging defensive movements to set up powerful counter-offense.
Phase 1: Offensive Entry (1-2-3-2)
This opening sequence establishes rhythm, measures distance, and forces the opponent to raise their guard.
- Jab (1): Thrown with the lead hand. This punch is the setup, used to measure distance and disrupt the opponent's rhythm. It is not a power punch. Mechanics involve rotating the front hip into the back leg and lifting the front heel.
- Straight Back Hand (2): This is the power punch, thrown immediately after the jab. It derives its force from the rotation of your hips and torso. Ensure the arm is extended about 90–95%, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.
- Front Hook (3): This hook is used to establish rhythm. To execute properly, focus on extending fully by aligning the elbow with the wrist and letting the shoulder blade rotate.
- Straight Back Hand (2): A rapid continuation of the sequence, maintaining pressure on the opponent.
Phase 2: Defensive Evasion and Coil (Roll)
After the initial offensive burst, this defensive movement anticipates and evades the opponent’s counter while setting up the return fire.
- Roll: This defensive head movement evades the opponent’s anticipated straight counter. It is performed by moving your head off the centerline. This is a critical movement because it loads your hips and core, coiling your body like a spring for the next attack.
Phase 3: Counter-Offense Finish (2-3-2)
This powerful counter sequence capitalizes on the momentum generated by the roll and the opponent's exposed position.
- Straight Back Hand (2): Fired immediately as you come out of the roll. Because the opponent’s defense is compromised from their missed counter, the body’s momentum from the roll transfers directly into this shot, giving it extra snap.
- Front Hook (3): Follows the straight. This punch attacks from an angle the opponent isn't expecting.
- Straight Back Hand (2): The combination finishes strong with a final power punch. This punch is thrown to catch the opponent as they turn or adjust to defend the hook, leveraging momentum from the preceding movements to generate rotational force.