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Defences and blocks
Bob and weave
Names by art: Boxing: Bob and weave · Kickboxing: Bob and weave · MMA: Bob and weave
Appears in 3 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
The fighter drops under a hook by bending the knees and moves the head in a U shape to the other side, coming up outside the punch and in position to counter.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Bob and weave |
| Kickboxing | Bob and weave |
| MMA | Bob and weave |
More in this category
Low sweeping block Rising block Inside-outward forearm block Knife-hand block Hand parry (slapping deflection) Slip (head and torso evasion) Shoulder roll Shin check Sprawl (takedown defence) High guard / cover-up Sensitivity drill (sticky / push hands)
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Wabukan (2026). “Bob and weave”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/pendulo-bob-weave (accessed 2026-10-30).
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