Punches

Lead straight punch (jab)

Names by art: Boxing: Jab · Karate: Kizami-zuki · Muay Thai: Mat na / Mat yaep · Savate: Direct bras avant · Kickboxing: Jab · MMA: Jab

Appears in 6 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

A fast straight punch with the lead hand. The lead foot steps or the hips turn slightly, the shoulder rolls forward to cover the chin and the fist travels in a straight line and returns along the same line. It measures distance, sets up combinations and is the most thrown strike in stand-up combat.

Appears in 6 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Boxing	Jab
Karate	Kizami-zuki
Muay Thai	Mat na / Mat yaep
Savate	Direct bras avant
Kickboxing	Jab
MMA	Jab

In depth

Full step-by-step explanation in the Technique Manual →

More in this category

Rear straight punch (cross) Lunge punch Hook Uppercut Overhand punch Superman punch Backfist Hammerfist Vertical-fist chain punch

All techniques across the arts →

Sources

Cite / use this content

You may quote short excerpts with a visible link to this page. Suggested citation:

Wabukan (2026). “Lead straight punch (jab)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/direto-avanco (accessed 2026-10-30).

Full rules, ready-made link code and press kit → · Updated: 2026-10-30