Jab-Front Hook Body-Front Upper-2
The combination Jab-Hook Body-Front Upper-2 is an offensive sequence designed to quickly disrupt the opponent's rhythm, force a level change to expose the body, and then immediately launch a vertical assault followed by a finishing straight, emphasizing rapid transitions and targeting multiple openings.
Phase 1: Foundational Setup and Level Change (Jab - Hook Body)
This opening sequence uses the fundamental setup punch to create distance and immediately exploit the opponent's reaction by attacking the body.
- Jab (1): This punch begins the sequence and is thrown with your lead hand. It is not a power punch. Its primary purpose is to measure distance, disrupt the opponent’s rhythm, and create an opening by forcing them to raise their guard. It is the setup punch that makes all other punches possible. Mechanically, you rotate your front hip into your back leg and extend your front hand straight down the middle, aiming for about 90–95% extension.
- Hook Body (Front Hook to the Body, Front Hand): Immediately following the jab, you execute a change in attack level by throwing a powerful hook with your lead hand aimed at the body (ideally the liver). Since the initial attack forced the opponent to lift their guard to protect their head, their body is now exposed. This level change is designed to catch the opponent completely off guard while they are defending high, potentially targeting a sensitive area like the liver.
Phase 2: Vertical Assault and Power Finish (Front Upper - 2)
This rapid sequence exploits the disorientation caused by the level change, attacking vertically up the middle before concluding with the main power punch.
- Front Upper (Front Uppercut, Lead Hand): Thrown with the lead hand, this punch is designed to come "up the middle" and break through a tight guard. This vertical strike exploits the opening created by the previous body shot and is often disorienting, forcing the opponent to raise their guard even higher. This creates further openings.
- Straight Back Hand (2): This is the power punch of the combination, thrown immediately after the uppercut with the rear hand. It serves as a rapid continuation of the sequence, maintaining pressure. It is thrown to catch the opponent as they adjust to defend the preceding uppercut. Its force is derived from the rotation of your hips and torso. You should aim for about 90–95% extension, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.
This combination utilizes a pattern of head-body-head striking, forcing the opponent to constantly shift their guard, making it an efficient sequence for exploiting momentary vulnerabilities. It moves like a corkscrew, using the lead hand to penetrate high, drop low, and then drive vertically, setting up the final horizontal power strike.