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If you haven’t done so already, be sure to review Rick Tew’s Martial Art Strikes and Kicks form by following the link below:
Martial Art Strikes and Kicks Form
Jabs:
The jab can be executed from a fighting stance. In RTMS we practice four specific versions of this attack.
1. Standard Jab
Little body movement straight out brought back fast into original position.
2. Twisting jab
Here you jab while turning the lead foot clockwise, twisting the heel in the opponent’s direction creating power for the punch. There are two versions of this punch: a half twist arm extension and a full twist arm extension.
3. Stepping jab
The stepping or pushing jab is popular since it can easily take your opponent off balance. Performed by stepping with the body as a whole and punching, the hand does not travel back as fast as normal. This is a good example of total body movement. A stepping jab with fast retraction of the attack is the most powerful of jabs.
4. Power / Collapsing Jab
The power jab is the most destructive jab, it is performed by starting off in the regular fighting/jab stance like others, as you start to slightly lean forward and lean into the opponent, you quickly lift up that front leg so it curls up a bit. as you fall forward throw that jab with all your weight and motion going forward, then quickly bring the front foot back down to regain balance. The front leg only curls back for a split second to give you enough momentum forward for enough force, then quickly back down.
Applications:
 Using the 4 jabs as applications
For a break-up or distraction
Cross Punch:
From a fighting stance the cross can be executed. This punch usually follows a set up punch such as a jab for a finishing blow. Popular in boxing as a cross and in karate as a reverse punch. Boxing focuses more to the face while karate to the solar plexus. This reverse punch utilizes hip rotation as its source of power. It is important to keep the head low, chin in only slightly exposing the forehead. Striking areas are philtrum and solar plexus.
Applications:
Popular Knockout punch
Popular for some board breaking
Hook Punch:
From a fighting stance the hook can be executed. This punch is very popular as a knock out punch due to its angle of attack. The fist is a horizontal punch and comes not by elbow movement, but by shoulder and body power. Primary striking areas are the chin and head.
Applications:
Great to connect around an opponents guard
Utilizing the power of your body/hips/shoulders
Uppercut Punch:
The uppercut punch can be executed from any stance. You usually want to start out with one of the other punches to set yourself up for the powerful uppercut. So throw out a few jabs and cross etc. then bend those knees and lower center of gravity. You want to keep the elbow at about 90 degree angle to keep the power in the arm for the punch. Most power will come from the shoulders/hips/motion coming up into it. So once your dipped down, as you start to come up, twist the hips and body so that the uppercut punch turns into the opponent. The punch will then come up into the Striking areas: groin - solar plexus - chin and head
Applications:
Another great knockout punch
If you already have a low center of gravity, just come up with it
Sneak into opponents guard
If opponent is barreled over, punch to body or face
Utilizes the power of body turning and coming UP
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