Rolling Reverse Punches

Rolling reverse punches can be used in place of uppercuts. The main difference is that rolling reverse punches are very circular eliminating strain on the joints.

All of the previous rules apply. Centerline and center should be adhered to. The back remains straight and the punches project out the center.

Start your punch by putting your hand in front of you, palm out. Make a circle with the hand as if you are running the hand around the outside perimeter of a beach ball. The hips should turn to keep the hand basically in front of you.

As the hand approaches the impact point, close the fist and continue to rotate the fist to bring the two striking knuckles underneath and up. As the punch is reaching it's impact point, squeeze the hand and drive off of the floor. Concentrate on the Gluteus muscle squeezing to power the punch throught the impact point. As the punch hits it should be reinforced and connected all the way to the ground.

As the punch is finishing the other is starting. Together they form a figure eight motion. Squeeze each gluteus as the punch reaches its point of impact.

These punches are best done out of a square horse stance to prevent bouncing.