straight punch
Linear striking technique
A straight punch is a punch thrown directly forward, with the arm extending in a straight line from the body toward the target.
In boxing and martial arts, it's the most basic and efficient strike, traveling the shortest distance to connect.
The jab and cross are both straight punches, distinguished from hooks and uppercuts by their linear trajectory.
- jabQuick, straight blow
- lead handFighter's front-positioned fist
- crossPass from side to side
- fistTightly closed hand
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
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- punchesjab, uppercut, haymaker, left hook, right hook
- fighting movesuppercut, kick, jab, elbow strike, knee strike
- strikesgeneral strike, labor strike, wildcat strike, strike action, walkout
straight punchhook
Curved catching device
haymaker · overhand · uppercut · swing · roundhouse
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Spinning leg strike
spinning back kick · kick · elbow strike · knee strike · headbutt
straight punchblock
Solid mass, or impede
parry · slip · bob and weave · evasion · defensive stance
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