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Glossary of Terms

Arm Punch: A punch thrown from the shoulder only, without
help from the legs or torso.

Bag Gloves: Boxing gloves designed to hit punching bags.
Usually have a flat striking surface.

Champ: Refers to the Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Corralling: A sweeping punching technique used to contain a
foot-loose opponent.
Counterpunching: Punching into the exposed or unguarded area
an opponent leaves as he punches.

Duck: Moving under a punch by bending at the knees and
coming back up in the direction of the punch in a V motion.

Heavy Bag: A large punching bag either suspended from above
or attached to a heavy foundation.

Inside Fighting: Boxing within the striking zone. Usually entails
furious offensive action with short punches and side-to-side head
motion. Also in-fighting.

Jab: Punch thrown with the leading hand. This is a straight shot
from the chin powered by the arm and sometimes the hips. The
busiest punch in boxing.

KO: Knock out.

Left Hook: A power punch thrown with a hooked left arm
powered by leg and torso.
Long Rhythm: An easy back and forth motion between the feet.

One-Two: The jab and straight right combination.
One-Two-Three: The jab, straight right and left hook
combination.
Outside Fighting: Boxing outside the striking zone. Usually
entails active footwork and jabs.Also range fighting.

Parries: Arm and hand movements executed to redirect
incoming punches.

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