Punch Step Forward
Step forward and throw a straight punch with the opposite arm, then step back to guard; alternate sides.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, fists up by the chin.
Steps
- Step one foot forward and punch straight ahead with the opposite arm.
- Step back as the fist returns to the chin.
- Repeat stepping with the other foot.
Common mistakes
Reaching with the shoulder and leaning over the front foot: the step carries you; the torso stays tall. Punch landing late after the step: foot and fist arrive together. Dropping the guard hand: keep it at the chin.
Breathing
Exhale on each punch.
