Exiting/Transitioning/Angling Off Punch Combination

1. Moving Back

  a) Straight/Angled Back

    -Push Back *example *example

    -Jabbing Out *example

    -L Step (Straight Back Then To The Rear Side) *example

  b) Back to the Right (Off Rear Hand Punch Or Jab) *example

  c) Back to the Left (Off Lead Hand Punch) *example

   

2. To The Side

Weave

  a) Lead Side After Throwing Lead Punch *example

  b) Rear Side After Throwing Rear Punch *example *example *example

 

Slip (Bob) And Pivot

  a) Lead Side Slip & Pivot *Slip W Cross *Slip After Throwing Lead Hook

  b) Lead Side Slip & Cross (Rear Foot Steps Up) To Step Away *Dart

  c) Rear Side Slip & Lead Foot Step To Pivot After Throwing Rear Punch *example

  d) Rear Side Slip & Rear Foot Step To Pivot/Slide Step (Reface) After Throwing Rear Hand (Note 1) *example

  e) Rear Side Slip & Rear Foot Step While Throwing Lead Hand To Pivot/Slide Step Away

Curved Step

  a) Lead Hand Curved Step Punch *example *example

Shuffling Away

  a) (Dart) Throw deep leaning cross dragging back foot up then shuffling away to lead side *exemple

3. Clinching

4. Shooting For Takedown

Note 1: I sometimes refer to this footwork as a step and reface

Single Direct Attack & Targeting Vulnerable Parts Of The Body

The single direct attack is the simplest manner of attack in which a single strike is thrown directly at the target.

Timing, distance and speed are key elements to successfully landing the strike. You must be able to recognize openings to know the right time to attack as well as be close enough to land the blow without your opponent being able to launch an effectively defense. People often think of a single direct attack as something that happens once a fight is already underway—for example, you and your opponent are at long range, you notice their guard drop, and you quickly jab to the face. While this is a valid scenario, a more realistic example might involve someone already within striking distance who acts aggressively, leading you to believe you’re in immediate danger and prompting a preemptive strike. *example

Single direct attacts utiize all the offensive tools discussed in the fundamentals section. You can attack any of the lines discussed in the combination attack section. 

Sometimes single direct attacks will involve a preplanned quick in, quick out movement where you quickly move from long range to middle range to strike then immediatly back out to long range. My favorite example of this is the front step jab (See Jab). 

Other times you will attack, do a quick evaluation, and act from there. You might decide that a follow up attack is warranted or to defensively retreat. 

When practicing the single direct attack, (as well as other attack methods) it is imprtant not to telegraph your attack. See non-telegraphic movement.

Targeting Vulnerable Parts of the Body

There are three main criteria to consider when choosing parts of the body to strike: How accessible is the target? How much power is necessary to have an effect? How severe will the effect be? 

I. Head

Eyes

-Eye Jab -Eye Jab

Nose 

Chin & Jaw

-Hook  -Hook & Knee

Side of Neck

-example -example -fight example  -article -article

Throat

-example -example

II. Torso

Liver

-Round Kick to Liver  -Round Kick to Liver  -Knee to Liver -Body Hook -Uppercut to Body

III. Extremities