Combinations
One-two, then walk in
FlowLeft jab → Right cross → Close in
One-two, then walk in is a move where you throw a one-two and then take another step forward to close the distance to the opponent. If you move away after landing, you give the opponent time to recover and the one-two goes to waste. Instead of a jumping step-in, close the distance as if you're walking, and keep a distance that leads into your next attack.
| Type | Combinations |
|---|---|
| Notation | 1-2 |
| Number of punches | 2 |
| Footwork and defense | Close in |
| Goals | One-Two Techniques, Footwork Techniques, Range Control Techniques |
| Guard | Written for orthodox (left foot forward) |
One-two, then walk in: step by step
- From your stance, throw a left jab.
- Follow with a right cross.
- When you finish, don't back up. Walk one more step forward, front foot first.
- Bring your back foot up and keep walking to close the distance to the opponent.
One-two, then walk in: key points
- If you move away after the one-two lands, your attack ends there. After punching, don't back up. Move forward.
- When you close in, don't use a jumping step-in. Take one step at a time as if you're walking normally.
- Keep your hands in front of your chin and hold your stance while you walk.
One-two, then walk in: common mistakes
- Stopping after landing the one-two. The opponent backs up and resets the distance, and your attack doesn't carry on.
- Taking a big jump to close in. Your body locks up the moment you land and you can't respond to the opponent's return.
- Dropping your guard while walking. The closer you get, the easier it is for the opponent's punches to land.
One-two, then walk in: how to practice
- In shadowboxing, after the one-two, take small walking steps forward, front foot then back foot. Picture chasing an opponent who's backing up, and check that your footwork doesn't break.
- On the heavy bag, when the bag swings away after your one-two, walk in to close the distance and reset your stance. Mix in rounds where you go into the next one-two from that position.
Related techniques
By goalOne-Two TechniquesFootwork TechniquesRange Control 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.