Jab - The Most Improtant Punch To Master.

[hemichromis]

the jab is very VERY important!

if your fighting a big puncher; you jab to keep him away and under control
if your fighting a speed puncher; you jab to slow him down

if your fighting a textbook boxer you jab to throw him off

it is such a versatile punch

unfortunately most boxers dont throw it with power which is a huge shame.

[fraidycat]

My "secret" to a good jab is to think of the jab as not complete until it has returned to my guard. I think of the impact as the halfway point, and try to get it back into my guard as quickly as I can. I use the emphasis on the pull-back to snap it, and this makes it harder for someone to counter over the top.

[hemichromis]

Finally someone who sorta thinks liek me...

its not all about the Right hand or hook.

its always more fun to land a big right hand though!

[Fidayin]

My "secret" to a good jab is to think of the jab as not complete until it has returned to my guard. I think of the impact as the halfway point, and try to get it back into my guard as quickly as I can. I use the emphasis on the pull-back to snap it, and this makes it harder for someone to counter over the top.

damn i do the exact same thing.

[futurechampion]

da1catas im guna knock u out with a single jab u lil *****, 1 single jab i promise u

[DA1CATAS]

I Started A Really Good Jab Routine... Works So Well For Me.....

The Guys I Always Spar Can't Even Touch Me Now.

[hemichromis]

My "secret" to a good jab is to think of the jab as not complete until it has returned to my guard. I think of the impact as the halfway point, and try to get it back into my guard as quickly as I can. I use the emphasis on the pull-back to snap it, and this makes it harder for someone to counter over the top.

i tried that but i found i was sacrificing alot of power for a little more speed.

[Salty]

I Started A Really Good Jab Routine... Works So Well For Me.....

The Guys I Always Spar Can't Even Touch Me Now.

Yeah I saw that in your video quick sharp and you can do three in a row with the same power and speed while keeping your form, nice.

[potatoes]

My "secret" to a good jab is to think of the jab as not complete until it has returned to my guard. I think of the impact as the halfway point, and try to get it back into my guard as quickly as I can. I use the emphasis on the pull-back to snap it, and this makes it harder for someone to counter over the top.

Yes, the overhand right is always a potential threat, but good technique reduces the possibility of getting hit. Do you remember Jimmy Thunder, from down under? About 10 years ago, on Friday Night Fights I think it was, he knocked out a guy with one punch, and it was the only punch he threw! His victim was prone to a lazy jab, and Jimmy Thunder timed a perfect overhand right. That was an easy win.

I'm all in favor of a GOOD quality jab, as you have pointed out. Degrade the quality and Jimmy Thunder might punish you for it.

[Salty]

Yes, the overhand right is always a potential threat, but good technique reduces the possibility of getting hit. Do you remember Jimmy Thunder, from down under? About 10 years ago, on Friday Night Fights I think it was, he knocked out a guy with one punch, and it was the only punch he threw! His victim was prone to a lazy jab, and Jimmy Thunder timed a perfect overhand right. That was an easy win.

I'm all in favor of a GOOD quality jab, as you have pointed out. Degrade the quality and Jimmy Thunder might punish you for it.

Yeah I just watched that on youtube a few days ago, the guy was on the floor still thinking he was fighting, crazy hit.