uppercut
Fist arcs skyward
An uppercut is a punch delivered in an upward arc, typically aimed at an opponent's chin or body.
The fist swings from below, rising sharply—distinct from hooks or jabs that travel horizontally.
A signature move in boxing, it's most effective at close range: He landed a devastating uppercut in the third round.
The term works as both noun and verb: She uppercut him cleanly.
Lowest facial protrusion
- jawBone holding teeth
- solar plexusAbdominal nerve network
- body shotStrike to the midsection
- blockingImpeding forward progress
slipping · overhand · timing · setup · close range · lead hand · pivot · hip rotation
Quick, straight blow
- crossPass from side to side
- hookCurved catching device
- punchStrike with fist
- haymakerWild knockout punch
counterpunch · combination · knockout · sparring · gloves · ring · heavyweight · footwork
Incapacitating final blow
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- forceStrength or compulsion
- devastationSevere widespread destruction
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
torque · snap · explosion · velocity · momentum · damage · precision · accuracy
Act of ascending
- upwardToward a higher position
- ascendingMoving upward
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- liftingRaising something heavy
explosive · springing · driving · launching · trajectory · arc · swing
Martial art combining punches, leg strikes
- MMAHybrid combat sport
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- brawlDisorderly group fight
street fight · self-defense · martial arts · karate · taekwondo · duel · melee · confrontation
chin
Lowest facial protrusion
- jawBone holding teeth
- solar plexusAbdominal nerve network
- body shotStrike to the midsection
blocking · slipping · overhand · timing · setup · close range · lead hand · pivot · hip rotation · shoulder roll
jab
Quick, straight blow
haymaker · counterpunch · combination · knockout · sparring · gloves · ring · heavyweight · footwork · bobbing
knockout
Incapacitating final blow
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- forceStrength or compulsion
- devastationSevere widespread destruction
leverage · torque · snap · explosion · velocity · momentum · damage · precision · accuracy · finishing blow
rising
Act of ascending
lifting · explosive · springing · driving · launching · trajectory · arc · swing
kickboxing
Martial art combining punches, leg strikes
brawl · street fight · self-defense · martial arts · karate · taekwondo · duel · melee · confrontation · altercation
- Fighting GamesStreet Fighter, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Sub-Zero, Raiden
- punchesjab, haymaker, left hook, right hook, body shot
- MMA Techniquesarmbar, guillotine, rear naked choke, triangle choke, takedown
- fighting movespunch, kick, jab, elbow strike, knee strike
- boxingjab, hook, punch, knockout, TKO
- athletic movesjump, run, sprint, dive, throw
uppercutoverhand
Throwing from above
hammer fist · axe kick · jab · straight punch · stomp