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Kickboxing: The Cross, Hook, And Uppercut (From Initiation To Knockout)
The rear cross is a straight strike thrown with your rear hand. An
accurately placed rear cross can score a knockout. The effectiveness
of the strike also depends on your timing. The rear cross has a
longer distance to travel than the jab, and therefore more time to
build momentum for power. While the jab is often used for speed and
set-up, the rear cross is used to knock your opponent back or out.
The rear cross works great in combination with the jab.
The hook is essentially an inside fighting technique (close range). Unlike the jab or rear cross, which are thrown straight, the hook is thrown with a twist of the body and should land on the side of your opponent's head or body. The hook can be thrown with your lead or rear hand.
The uppercut is an inside fighting technique (close range) employing awesome power. The uppercut is thrown straight up along your centerline with the palm of your hand turned toward you. The primary target for the uppercut is the chin, but you can also throw it diagonally to your opponent's midsection. The uppercut should be taken "through" the target. Don't stop short on impact.
