Jab → Cross → Lead Horizontal Elbow

Intermediate

Jab, Cross, Lead Horizontal Elbow uses boxing to bridge into elbow range. The straight punches get you inside, and once you are there the lead horizontal elbow slashes across at close range.

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What this combo trains

This combo trains the elbow entry off boxing, a Muay Thai fundamental. The jab and cross close the distance and occupy the guard, carrying you into the pocket. From there the lead horizontal elbow (sok ti) whips across at short range, where punches lose leverage but elbows do not. You develop the transition from long-range hands to close-range elbows without stalling in between.

Step by step

  1. 1.
    Jab

    Snap the jab to find range and start closing the gap. It lifts the guard and covers your step in.

  2. 2.
    Cross

    Drive the cross off the rear hand with hip rotation, carrying your weight forward into the pocket. This is the punch that brings you into elbow range.

  3. 3.
    Lead Horizontal Elbow

    Slash the lead horizontal elbow across at close range, turning the lead side through. Now that you are inside, the elbow lands where the punches brought you.

Common mistakes

  • Throwing the elbow from too far out, where it has no reach and the punches should still be working.
  • Failing to step in on the cross, so you never actually reach elbow range.
  • Swinging the elbow with the arm alone instead of turning the shoulder and hip through it.
  • Dropping the off hand as you elbow, leaving the head open at the closest range.

Who it suits

An intermediate combo for fighters ready to work in the pocket. It runs from orthodox or southpaw because the app mirrors every left and right to your stance.

Why it works

Punches to get inside range, then elbows once you're there. Elbow entries off boxing are fundamental.

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