1/10/17: Jab and Cross masterclass. Punching at different ranges

The session focused on using the jab and cross with proper technique at different ranges.

Warm up:

Shadow boxing

Pad drill (Jab and Cross):

Partner holding thai pad and keeping left arm out to simulate a punch and to ensure you start out of range.

1) Step in and jab x2, on third jab you don't move you feet. lean into the jab, full extension of arm bend lead leg (on your toes) push from rear leg as if you are "falling" into the punch. Be more side on for longer reach and hit with your first two knuckles (elbow in, punching straight out and back to chin)

2) Step in and cross x 2, on third cross you don't move you feet. lean into the cross, full extension of arm bend lead leg (on your toes) push from rear leg as if you are "falling" into the punch. full twist of hips and push through with shoulder. Hit with your first two knuckles (elbow in, punching straight out and back to chin)

3) Step in jab cross, long range jab cross (lean/fall), pad holder takes a half step back making range even longer - step though with rear leg to close distance and jab (hitting with left hand in a right lead now) then step forward again and hit with a cross.

Conditioned sparring: The aim of the sparring was to play with the jab and cross types we had done and also high and low lines.

1) Jab only high and low
2) A jab high, B Jab low (switch)
3) A jab high B jab or cross low (switch)
4) Jab cross high and low

Interesting discussion was had on conditioned sparring (small gloves no gum shields) vs going hard. Skill acquisition vs Heart and just using what you already "have"

Body mechanics drill:

Partner holds out hand (one or both hands) you punch the hand lightly and play with range and combos, you punch what they feed depending on how they hold their hands (e.g. for hooks uppercuts overhands etc. occasionally they will put a hit in to respond to (bob weave, slip etc)

Stick drills:

Partner flow single stick.

H, H, H, L, H (fore, back, fore, back watik, back watik)

H, H, H, L, H ( back, fore, back, fore watik, fore watick)

Snake disarm with stick:

Off angle 1: Roof block crash, use free hand to swipe eyes and wrap round arm, move off line, protect face with elbow

Empty hand disarm:

Move slightly off line (inside) and use roof block motion but take stick shot to your left arm (trying to blend near the hand where it is slower), right hand whips out and grazes eye, wrap blocking arm round wrist and move off line, put elbow in front of face to protect.