Combinations
Left jab, parry, one-two
FlowLeft jab → Parry → Left jab → Right cross
Jab, parry, one-two is a combination where you throw a left jab first, parry the left jab the opponent sends back, and fire back a one-two right away. Use it when you get into a jab exchange, to take back the flow of the attack instead of just defending. It works especially well when the opponent has a habit of answering your jab with their own.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-1-2 |
| Number of punches | 3 |
| Footwork and defense | Parry |
| Goals | Techniques Off the Jab, Defense-to-Offense Techniques, Counterpunching Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
Left jab, parry, one-two: step by step
- Throw a left jab first and bring the left hand straight back in front of your chin.
- When their left jab comes back, tap it lightly with your right palm to send it off line. Don't let your hand travel far from the front of your face.
- Right after the parry, throw a left jab. Aim to land before their left hand is all the way back.
- Follow with a right cross, then bring both hands back beside your chin.
Left jab, parry, one-two: key points
- Once you've parried their jab, don't stop. Go straight into the one-two. If you don't reset between the parry and the punch, it lands before they get their hand back.
- Your first left jab is what draws their jab out. After throwing it, bring the left hand back fast and keep the right hand by your chin, ready to parry.
- Keep the parry to a light touch with your palm. If your right hand doesn't leave your face, it stays where it can throw the right cross.
Left jab, parry, one-two: common mistakes
- Swatting their jab with a big motion. Your right hand leaves your face, your guard breaks, the one-two is late and your face is open.
- Stopping after the parry to see what happens. The opponent brings the left hand back and resets, and your one-two doesn't land.
- Letting your right hand leave your chin along with the first jab. You're not ready to parry the jab that comes back, and you take it on the face.
Left jab, parry, one-two: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, run the left jab, the parry with your right hand and the one-two as one sequence. Check that the smaller the parry, the sooner the one-two comes out.
- On the heavy bag, land a left jab, make a small parrying motion with your right palm in front of your face, then land a one-two right away.
Moves in this technique
Related techniques
By goalTechniques Off the JabDefense-to-Offense TechniquesCounterpunching Techniques
Left and right are written for orthodox (left foot forward). If you're southpaw, swap left and right as you read. How to read the notation
This is Japanese-style boxing: techniques as taught at a boxing gym in Japan. American or Mexican coaches may teach some of them differently.