The combination 2-3-2-Front Upper-3-Roll-Roll-Back Upper is a sophisticated, power-heavy sequence that bypasses the traditional jab setup to launch immediate high-impact strikes, utilizes vertical and horizontal pressure to manipulate the opponent's guard, and employs continuous defensive movement to "reload" the body for a final, unexpected power finish.
Phase 1: Aggressive Offensive Entry (2-3-2)
This initial burst focuses on establishing dominance and rhythm through a series of power shots and angled pressure.
- Straight Back Hand (2): The sequence begins immediately with your primary power weapon thrown from the rear hand. Starting with the "2" relies on a developed sense of timing and distance, as it lacks the traditional jab setup. Power is generated from the full rotation of your hips and torso, aiming for 90–95% extension while maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.
- Front Hook (3): Following the straight, this lead-hand punch attacks from a different angle the opponent may not expect. Proper execution involves aligning your elbow with your wrist and allowing the shoulder blade to rotate to ensure sufficient reach.
- Straight Back Hand (2): This rapid continuation maintains pressure and leverages the momentum from the preceding shots to generate rotational force. It is designed to catch the opponent as they adjust to defend the hook, ending this sub-phase with a sharp snap.
Phase 2: Vertical Pressure and Angle Shift (Front Upper - 3)
This phase transitions the attack vertically to split the opponent's guard before returning to a horizontal strike.
- Front Upper (Front Uppercut): Thrown with the lead hand, this punch is designed to come "up the middle" and penetrate a tight guard. As it lands, it is disorienting and typically forces the opponent to raise their guard even higher, which creates openings around the body or sides of the head.
- Front Hook (3): Without pausing, you follow the vertical strike with another lead-hand hook. Because the uppercut forced the opponent's hands high and central, this hook attacks from the outside angle to exploit the newly created vulnerability.
Phase 3: Sequential Defensive Evasion and Coil (Roll - Roll)
After the aggressive offensive burst, these consecutive defensive movements anticipate a counter-attack and reload the body's energy.
- Roll (First Roll): You anticipate a straight counter-punch and move your head off the centerline by bending your knees and lowering your level. This is a critical movement because it loads your hips and core, coiling your body like a spring for the next phase.
- Roll (Second Roll): You immediately follow with a second roll to maintain defensive responsibility and keep the opponent guessing. To effectively execute this continuous movement and prepare for the final strike from the opposite side, this second roll requires a reset of your hips in order to go to the other side. This sequential rolling ensures you remain "loaded" and ready to explode with power.
Phase 4: Power Finish and Reload (Back Upper)
The combination concludes with a vertical power shot delivered from the rear hand, utilizing the momentum stored during the defensive phase.
- Back Upper (Back Uppercut): As you emerge from the second roll, you fire a powerful back uppercut up the middle. This punch exploits the opening created when the opponent raises their gloves to defend high. To generate maximum power for this shot, you must quickly bend your knees and drop your hips, re-engaging your core and legs. This is known as a "reload," and it often catches opponents off guard because they do not expect a final power punch from the same hand that may have recently fired earlier in the sequence.
This sequence functions like a continuous conveyor belt of power, where the defensive rolls act as the power source, ensuring the body is constantly reloading and transferring weight to deliver the final strike with maximum authority.