How to Do a Jab Cross With Elbows Combination in Kickboxing

In kickboxing, the jab-cross is the basic foundation for all combinations. If delivered with speed and force, you can render your opponent defenseless. Here's how execute this weapon.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Assume the fighter's stance, balancing your weight on both feet. Keep your chin tucked down and arms in guard position. Put one foot in front and extend the front arm. Form a fist with the lead hand, rotating the knuckles so the palm faces down.

2. Turn your hip slightly and shift your weight to the front leg. Snap the fist out to the target, leaving a slight bend in the elbow to avoid hyperextension of the arm. Quickly recoil the arm and resume the fighter's stance.

3. Prepare for the cross. Shift the front upper body forward while the rear side swivels back. Extend the rear arm, turn the hips and pivot on the rear foot. Turn your fist so the palm faces down and rotate the rear shoulder forward.

4. Snap the fist out to the target in a horizontal motion. Don't overextend the elbow. Quickly recoil the arm and resume the fighter's stance.

5. Prepare for the elbow strike by raising the front elbow into a horizontal position with your hand close to the shoulder. Don't make a fist because it will tighten the muscles and decrease the speed of the strike.

6. Snap the front shoulder forward with the front elbow in the lead. As the elbow hits the target, snap the elbow back. Retract the arm and return to the fighter's stance.

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