Video: Striking Combo: Jab, Cross, Left Hook to Body, High Kick by FIGHTCOACH.TV. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Throwing the lead hook loads your hips for a fast rear body kick. The rotation of one feeds the other.
3 key details
- The hook pivots the lead foot.
- Kick follows the uncoiling hips.
- Guard high during the kick.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow
- 2:00Slow combos
- 3:00Bag combos
- 2:00Speed
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Gloves on the bag.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
