1. How to Throw a Jab The Jab is the most important punch that acompetitive fighter must learn. The Jab is typically the non-dominant hand of thefighter, it is used to set up powerful punches and tokeep your opponent off balance. The Jab is used as an offensive weapon as well asdefensive weapon to counter punch your opponent.

2. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.) Prior to throwing a Jab, we must learn to position our feet correctly as depicted below, notice how the left foot is angled and the feet are shoulder width apart: 3. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.) Once our feet are in the correct position, the next stepis to bend our knees and to raise our hands to the on-guard position as demonstrated by the fighter below: 4. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.) From the on-guard position throw the Jab as demonstrated by the fighter below: 5. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.)Notice two things: Red line is the target, fighter is actually punchingthrough the target. The fighters shoulder is protecting his chin while he isthrowing the jab. 6. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.) When you are finished throwing the jab, immediately bring both of your hands back to the on-guard position as shown below: 7. How to Throw a Jab (Cont.)To Summarize throwing the Jab: Always throw the Jab from the on-guard position with your feetshoulder width apart and your knees bent. Bring your Jab back to the on-guard position immediately afterthrowing it. Practice throwing your Jab in front of a mirror, this allows you towatch your motion and to make adjustments as needed. Do not get frustrated, it will take several months of consistenttraining to perfect throwing the Jab. Most importantly, have fun while you are learning! 8. Questions