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Parry
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
defence
plain english
Deflecting an incoming straight punch with a small movement of your hand, changing its line rather than stopping it.
example
“Parry the jab” with the rear hand.
why it matters
It costs almost no energy and leaves you perfectly placed to counter down the line the punch came in on.
common mistake
Reaching out to meet the punch, which opens your guard and drags your hand away from your face.
related terms
- • Catch
- • Block
- • Guard
difficulty
intermediate