Video: Here's Why You Have Trouble Parrying the Jab (+ Cross) by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A small parry turns aside the opponent's jab, opening them up for an immediate counter.
3 key details
- Parry with a small hand motion, not a reach.
- Counter on the same beat.
- Return to guard.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Parry motion
- 3:00Parry and counter
- 3:00Parry, counter, kick
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Light contact.
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.
