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Rear straight punch (cross)
Names by art: Boxing: Cross · Karate: Gyaku-zuki · Muay Thai: Mat trong · Taekwondo: Momtong jireugi · Kickboxing: Cross
Appears in 5 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
A straight punch with the rear hand powered from the ground up: the rear foot pivots, hips and shoulders rotate toward the target and the arm extends last. Weight shifts onto the front leg while the lead hand guards the face.
Appears in 5 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Cross |
| Karate | Gyaku-zuki |
| Muay Thai | Mat trong |
| Taekwondo | Momtong jireugi |
| Kickboxing | Cross |
In depth
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Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Rear straight punch (cross)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/direto-cruzado (accessed 2026-10-30).
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