The Jab

Part I of Essay
is the best and most effective punch there is. Training in the Martial Arts for thirteen years I’ve seen and been in many fights. In the all the competition fights and street fights that I’ve seen, my conclusion is that no one knows how to throw a simple lead jab. Every ....

Part II of Essay
.... you were right handed the open side would be your right side, and if you’re left handed your open side would be your left side. Now you have the proper stance. I like to call this stance the ready position. Here comes the hard part; you have to relax. Relaxation is necessary for faster and more powerful punches. In your stance extend your arm, nice and slow, rotating your thumb down, and then return it to the ready position. Do not let your elbows fly outwards, keep them in. All punches should come from the body instead of the shoulder ....