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Duck
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defense
plain english
Bending the knees so a punch passes over you. You stay stacked over your feet and come back up on balance.
example
Duck a wild hook, then stand and throw a 1-2.
why it matters
It is simpler than a roll for many beginners, and it keeps you in range to reply.
common mistake
Bending at the waist and looking at the floor.
related terms
- • Roll
- • Slip
- • Head movement
difficulty
beginner