Punches in Bunches Martial arts, specifically boxing can be a very complex sport. In American Boxing there is only one way to score, and that is to strike your opponent with the front side of your boxing glove. This is called a punch. Punches can be broken down into two categories. Straight punches which usually are speedier, and wide angle punches which generally have more power. The most basic straight punch is the jab, because …showed first 75 words of 557 total…

…showed last 75 words of 557 total…moving the head and shoulders, on a pivot from the abdominal is the idea way of dodging a straight punch. Hooks represent a whole new challenge. There are two good ways to dodge a hook. One would be simply to back up out of its range. The other would be bobbing; bobbing is done by bending everything from the ankles to the waist and ducking your head. Remember, always keep your chin down! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**