uppercutting
Fist rising sharply
Uppercutting is delivering an uppercut—a punch that travels upward, typically aimed at an opponent's chin or torso.
The term belongs primarily to boxing and combat sports: He was uppercutting with his left while blocking with his right.
Figuratively, it can describe any sharp upward strike or sudden aggressive move from below.
Quick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- crossPass from side to side
- counterpunchRetaliatory boxing blow
- comboItems grouped together
sparring · punching · bobbing · weaving · clinching · footwork · ring · gloves
Strength or compulsion
- torqueRotational force measurement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- thrustForceful forward motion
- explosionViolent burst of energy
hip rotation · driving · muscle · strength · velocity · impact · momentum · snap
jab
Quick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- crossPass from side to side
- counterpunchRetaliatory boxing blow
combo · sparring · punching · bobbing · weaving · clinching · footwork · ring · gloves · heavyweight
force
Strength or compulsion
- torqueRotational force measurement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- thrustForceful forward motion
explosion · hip rotation · driving · muscle · strength · velocity · impact · momentum · snap · followthrough
knockdown
Blow causing a fall
- finisherOne who completes tasks
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
decisive · chin · jaw · knockout · KO · unconscious · rocked · wobbled · dropped · canvas
kickboxing
Martial art combining punches, leg strikes
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- jiujitsuJoint-lock martial art
kungfu · savate · striking · grappling · takedown · dojo · kumite · elbow · knee · clinch