The foundation of every session
The 6 punch concept
Scroll to learn the six punches you'll throw in every BOXLAB WORKOUT session.
The Jab
“Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart.”
Sugar Ray Robinson
The foreplay. This is the long kiss goodnight and hello that sets you up for every other punch. It gauges distance to opponent, closes the distance, and can keep the opponent off you. It's sensual. Very quick, snappy, and passionate.
The Cross
“The same hand that can write a beautiful poem, can knock you out with one punch, that's Poetic Justice.”
Wayne Kelly
The super swipe. The power shot. This is the closer. Generating all of the power from your back foot, hips, and core; drive off of the ball of your back foot. Pretend you are squishing a bug with that back foot and drive your hip and knee to the ground.
Front & Back Hooks
“In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess.”
Lennox Lewis
Where did that come from. This is a sneaky shot that loops over your opponent's guard from the side. Bring your elbow high to your shoulder line, keeping it at a 90 degree angle and your hand like you are holding a coffee mug or hitchhiking. Turn your hips into the punch and squish the bug with the foot that's on the same side as your punching hand.
Front & Back Uppercuts
“You don't have to be in a boxing ring to be a great fighter.”
Muhammad Ali
The Tyson. A.K.A. crush your adversaries' hopes, dreams, and aspirations. A.K.A. lights out. The most fun punch to throw on our bags. These are power shots to the body or under the chin of your opponent.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Before your session, we break down each of the 6 punches and the session format, so you know exactly what to do and when to do it.