How Block Jab

Jab are quick so any defense must be equally quick with little movement. Basic defenses for the jab are the slip, brush, and elbow.

Slip. As the jab fires at you, quickly bend the knees slightly and bend the waist slightly to the side the jab is coming from. Then quickly assume you guard position again. This movement lets the jab slip by your head and allows you to counterpunch.
Brush. As the jab fires at you, bend your trailing wrist inward to trap the jab and redirect it downward. Do not reach for the jab, let it come to you and brush at the last moment. Reaching opens you to a combination.
Elbow. As the jab fires at you, bend the lead arm upward, pointing the elbow at the jab so the jab will hit your elbow. Make this a quick movement so you do not leave your ribs exposed.

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