Jab → Rear Side Kick

Intermediate

Jab to Rear Side Kick pairs a range-finder with a long, heavy stopping kick. The punch sets the line and the kick turns the whole hip over behind it.

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What this combo trains

This combo develops the ability to bridge distance with the hands and then commit fully to a power kick. The jab squares your opponent up and freezes them, and the rear side kick drives through the midsection with the entire hip turned over behind it for maximum penetration. Linking a quick punch to a heavy linear kick trains transitions between hand and leg weapons.

Step by step

  1. 1.
    Jab

    Flick the jab off the lead hand to find range and square them up; keep it sharp so it occupies their guard without over-committing your weight.

  2. 2.
    Rear Side Kick

    Turn the rear hip fully over and drive the side kick through the midsection, extending long and heavy so the whole body is behind the stopping kick.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back too far on the jab so you cannot smoothly load the rear side kick.
  • Failing to turn the hip fully over, which leaves the side kick short and armless of power.
  • Chambering the kick too slowly after the jab, giving them time to move off the line.
  • Dropping the lead hand as the kick extends, exposing you if they close the gap.

Who it suits

An intermediate combination for orthodox or southpaw fighters, mirrored to your stance by the app. It fits anyone comfortable committing weight to a rear-leg kick behind a punch.

Why it works

The jab squares them up, and the rear side kick drives through the midsection with the whole hip turned over behind it.

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