Isolating/prioritising the Jab: Part One.
By David Webb, uploaded 20 February 2008

Title: Isolating/prioritising the jab video
Track: Q. Tip - Breathe 'n' Stop
Length: 00:04:11
Size: 38.4MB

*Identification of a weak area*

During fighting/sparring/play (call it what you will) I am far more comfortable competing in a right lead stance (south paw), not to say that left lead (orthodox) is a weak area, rather my preferred/dominant structure is from my right. Being a 'south paw' my jab (lead hand) must be considered as a main component of my arsenal, especially against 'orthodox' fighters and does indeed set me up for a 'preferred' right [lead] shoot/right low kick combination.

Circling off to the right side after throwing the jab is an important facet of any 'south paw' fighter, 1. To stay clear of an impending right cross and 2. To frustrate the opponent and unsettle footwork and rhythm. However, over the last 12 or so weeks my jab has been far from effective, a slight shoulder injury has kept the jab's speed and efficiency down but casting a critical eye over my last few training session notes has realised the jab that has become inaccurate and lethargic.

With this in mind I have spent a good 4 weeks prioritising my training around this realisation and as such this component (my jab) has increased in accuracy and I am scoring quality set ups to the shoot (double/single leg), rear low kick and also spoiling most attempts at a takedown from my opponent during MMA sparring.

Using the video below I will attempt to provide some very basic methodologies that can be used to isolate and prioritise the jab when training ALONE: shadow boxing, resistance bands, 'elasto-ball', beanbag concentration, heavy bag, etc. This video will act as part one to a series of clips all centred around the issue of development through the jab.

As usual feel free to email any comments

Enjoy!
David Webb
KombatClinic.com