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Catch
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defense
plain english
Receiving a punch on your glove or guard so it lands on padding instead of your face or body. You are not grabbing the punch — you are meeting it with a firm, compact glove.
example
Catch the jab on your rear glove, then reply with your own jab.
why it matters
Beginners often think defense means only moving the head. A clean catch lets you stay in range and counter without taking the shot clean.
common mistake
Reaching out to snatch at the punch, which opens your face.
related terms
- • Guard
- • Parry
- • Jab
difficulty
beginner