Combinations
Jab, read the reaction, then one-two
Flow(light) Left jab → Read → Left jab → Right cross
In the jab, read, one-two, you throw one left jab, take an instant to see how the opponent reacted, and then throw the one-two as the power punch. The first jab checks the distance and the opponent's reaction, so you throw the power punch once you have a real chance of landing it. This form builds the habit of looking and then choosing, instead of throwing without looking.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-1-2 |
| Number of punches | 3 |
| Footwork and defense | Read |
| Goals | Techniques Off the Jab, Setup-and-Power Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
Jab, read the reaction, then one-two: step by step
- Throw a light left jab and check whether you're in range of the opponent.
- As you return to your guard, take an instant to see how their guard and feet moved.
- If you judge that you can land, throw the left jab.
- Follow with the right cross and return to your guard.
Jab, read the reaction, then one-two: key points
- The first jab is a punch for checking the distance and the opponent's reaction.
- After the jab, look at the opponent for an instant and choose what to throw next. Don't just throw without looking.
- The look lasts only an instant. Don't stop for long. Look while staying in your guard.
Jab, read the reaction, then one-two: common mistakes
- Looking for too long. The opponent punches first or gets set again.
- Following up after the jab without looking at the opponent. You punch regardless of their reaction, and the power punch lands on a guard that's waiting for it.
Jab, read the reaction, then one-two: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, decide on a scene, such as the guard going up or going down after the jab, and repeat the flow of looking and then punching.
- On the heavy bag, land the jab, watch how the bag swings, choose the range for the one-two, and then throw it.
Related techniques
By goalTechniques Off the JabSetup-and-Power 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.