HOW TO THROW A JAB

Punchingbagskunk resident boxing expert Greg goes ballistic in this video as he explains how to throw a jab. He smashes Youtube star turned boxer Jake Paul. He exposes the true intent of some Youtube content creators. And he teaches boxing knowledge not heard everyday.

IS LEARNING TO THROW A BOXING JAB EASY?

Developing an effective boxing jab is not necessarily easy. But it’s not complicated either. Too many boxing experts complicate the learning process by adding unnecessary steps to the process. The main ingredient to learning to throw a boxing jab is repetition. There is no shortcut to achieving mastery of this punch. It’s not easy to stand in front of a heavy bag and punch it 1000 to 2000 thousand times. Standing in front of a heavy bag and punching it 1000 to 2000 times is not complicated.

You can learn to throw a great boxing jab relatively easy. If you’re prepared to dedicate hours of hard work to achieve your goal. Work hard and soon you will be throwing a jab like Thomas Hearns.

WHICH HAND SHOULD YOU JAB WITH WHEN LEARNING HOW TO THROW A JAB?

Which hand you jab with is directly related to which hand you write with. If you write with your right hand you jab with your left hand. If you write with your left hand you jab with your right. Right handed fighters are called orthodox. Left handed fighters are called southpaw. Your right handed and fight in a southpaw stance, that is called a converted southpaw.

A person’s favorite writing hand is in most instances their powerhand. Power hands should not be the lead hand. It should be in the back considering your fighting stance. This simple boxing rule leads to many converted southpaws. The natural inclination for beginners is to place their good or comfortable hand in front. This can lead to a underdeveloped rear hand technique. It’s best to develop the weaker less skilled hand to be a perfect compliment to your stronger more comfortable hand.

PUNCHINGBAGSKUNK’S TOP FIVE BEST HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING JABS OF ALL-TIME.

*1) LARRY HOLMES*	*SPEED RANKING-9*	*POWER RANKING-7*
*2) MUHAMMAD ALI*	*SPEED RANKING-10*	*POWER RANKING-6*
*3) SONNY LISTON*	*SPEED RANKING-6*	*POWER RANKING-10*
*4) JOE LOUIS*	*SPEED RANKING-7*	*POWER RANKING-9*
*5) GEORGE FOREMAN*	*SPEED RANKING-8*	*POWER RANKING-9*

RANKINGS DONE BY PUNCHINGBAGSKUNK RESIDENT BOXING EXPERT GREG TOWNES.

IS THE BOXING JAB PUNCH POWERFUL?

The boxing jab punch is powerful yes. The jab delivered as an opponent is moving in can carry devastating effects. Depending on how you use the jab can determine how powerful it is. If you use it as a rangefinder or to impair your opponents line of vision it’s not as powerful. If you use it as a offensive weapon its powerful. George Foreman had one of the most powerful jabs in history. His jab was as strong as some fighters power right hand.

***GEORGE FOREMAN KNOCKING DOWN KEN NORTON IN THEIR EPIC HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE.***

ARE JABS ARM PUNCHES?

Yes technically jabs are arm punches. That doesn’t mean you can’t put sting on them. Hooks, right hands and uppercuts are arm punches. Turning your waist gives you more pop on your jab. Pushing off your back foot to gain leverage adds to power. Do these two things with good foot placement and your arm punch will be awesome. It’s how you throw the jab with power. There is no such thing as a jab cross.

WHO HAD THE BEST BOXING JAB IN HISTORY?

Talking about the best jab in history is subjective. It depends on the judging criteria. Do you favor a powerful jab like Sonny Liston and George Foreman? Is a super quick flicking jab like Muhammad Ali more to your liking? Or maybe you like a mixture of the two like Larry Holmes. Larry’s jab was quick and powerful. If your wondering how to throw a jab. Take a little from these three guys and add your own twist to it. Then you will know how to throw a jab.