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Counter-Punching Workshop

Advanced defensive techniques and counter-punching combinations. Learn to make your opponent pay for every punch they throw.

advanced28 min8 rounds
R1Defensive Warm Up
warmup

Shadow boxing with lots of head movement. Slips, rolls, and pull-backs between every combo.

3:00 + 45s rest
R2Pull Counter
technique

Imagine a jab coming. Pull your head straight back (just out of range), then immediately counter with your cross.

Pull-back, 2 (Pull Counter Cross)
3:00 + 45s rest
R3Slip & Cross Counter
technique

Slip outside the jab (head moves to your right if orthodox), then counter with a sharp cross.

Slip outside - 2 (Cross counter)Slip outside - 2-3 (Cross-Hook counter)
3:00 + 45s rest
R4Roll & Counter Hook
technique

Roll under the imaginary hook, come up with your own hook. The roll loads your legs for a powerful counter.

Roll - 3 (Lead Hook counter)Roll - 3-2 (Hook-Cross counter)
3:00 + 45s rest
R5Catch & Counter
bagwork

Practice catching the jab in your rear glove, then immediately countering. Catch - fire back.

Catch - 2-3 (Cross-Hook)Catch - 2-3-2 (Cross-Hook-Cross)
3:00 + 45s rest
R6Counter Combinations
bagwork

Chain defensive moves with counter combinations. Visualize incoming punches and respond with authority.

Slip - 2-3-2 (Counter combo)Roll - 3-2-3 (Hook-Cross-Hook)Pull - 2-3-2 (Cross-Hook-Cross)
3:00 + 45s rest
R7Free Counter Boxing
bagwork

Shadow box an aggressive opponent. Make them miss, make them pay. Use all your counter techniques.

3:00 + 30s rest
R8Cool Down
cooldown

Light shadow boxing and stretching. Focus on neck and lower back.

2:00
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