John Graden-Learn Martial Arts Online-The Jab

[TwoJeremys]

Everytime he says jab, i think of the X button

[Kakarotgoku406]

Does anyone know the difference between a straight punch and the jab? Is there a difference?

[polski1986]

idk who vote negative avout this video cuz this is a rly good video that explain how to jab and what now to do. wich u doesnt see much on you tube

[Xgloomshadow]

the jab is an offensive and defensive move at the same time. Because of the position (lead hand) the jab takes the less time to travel and hit the opponent more than any other punch - making it the fastest and farthest reaching punch.

When your opponent is charging in at you and you dont want to or are too late to kick, throw out the jab instead.

It usually starts punching combo's too because of its speed and fast position so you can hit confirm. then follow up with the KO punch

[stevevandien]

By all accounts, John Graden is a fine martial artist and exceptional teacher, so we must respect his opinions. But is a fist jab truly useful in self-defense? Fist-jab a street wacko imperfectly, and you might break your hand. Should you risk such a devastating injury in this situation? Would other techniques be more effective? If so, which? Would love to discuss other opinions -- I'm trying to learn:) --

[TheLostDrifterVan]

@stevevandien no you will not break it you might sprain it but you won't break it unless your acting crazy i box and they always teach us punch straight you MUST have all you fist's in alignment or else it will not work now a strong jab can put just about anybody on there ass it won't knock them out but it will stun them

[stevevandien]

Thanks much for your info. I can't help wondering, however, if jabbing/punching is a good option for those who are smaller and not as strong as their assailants -- in such cases, it seems to me, well-aimed hammer fists and shutos would be more effective and less iffy for the defender -- what do you think? Again, I don't have a firm opinion here; I want to learn --

[TheLostDrifterVan]

@stevevandien well to tell you the truth it doesn't matter your size and strength level proper technique is a must with proper technique especially punching technique you can really lay your opponnet out when ever in a fight the jab and cross or straight punches are always good tool's to use when in fighting technique like hooks and uppercuts have a lot more power you real don't wan't to swing in a fight

[stevevandien]

@TheLostDrifterVan Thanks for your info. But really, when you've got a guy (or gal) with small hands, can they truly use them effectively as fists?

[TheLostDrifterVan]

@stevevandien so what you it aim for is what we in boxing call the button or chin a nice hard 1,2 or jab,cross will real come in handy do not swing unless you have to and if your close you can excute a great uppercut right up the middle or a short hook across the attacker face or chin- hammer fist will get you knocked out and shutos only work unless you hand has had time to harden but it's such a wide movement you have to be really quick to pull it off

[Ricscott]

its so easy to listen to this guy, im very new to martial arts and this was so easy to pick up on, even if i needed to defend myself from an attack im that little bit more confident than i was before i watched this video.

[bosedog96]

u better off findin someone eles. cuzz this guy dosent sepcialize in martial arts hes got all sorts of other vids and when it comes to martial arts u need someone who has actual fighting expearence this guy does not

[supersin112]

you're talking more than what you show the ass ..

[beckyliz99]

you say you use the power from your foot i use the power from the hip and i find it more effective too be honest. but really good video tho!

[David120692]

dude.... listen to the guy rather.

'Cause if you use power from your legs it includes some power of hips too!

If you only use ALL power from hips, you'll get much slower! and the opponent can defend himself.

:)

[tt2058]

Wow, can you put more stuff like this online, please? You are an excellent teacher and it's both informative and fun.

[dirtyspacemonkey13]

awesome!

[1ToNJaB]

Excellent Demo! My favorite weopon!

[figifool69696923]

So if you are right handed are you supposed to jab with the left, or does it not matter?

[trueronin]

The jab is always a front hand technique. So if your right leg is in front the right hand becomes the jab hand. In boxing having the right leg forward is known as a "unorthodox" stance.

[airdre1]

wow, cool to know, its a shame that I dont fight though but this is still cool to know, maybe then i might do it in a reflex or something.

[ratonL]

He's one hell of a teacher!!....it's impossible not to learn from him...

[cwalkinstyle]

nice tutorial. has anyone tried thekaratebible dot com - just wondering if anyone has feedback.

[1119AM]

Umm to be honest, i wouldn't learn karate from a book, i would rather have an instructor in front of you, so they can tell if your doing the moves and techniques right! Hope i helped.

[dwdrums2112]

learning online really can help you learn martial arts and stuff? would like to try sometime

[wootageboy]

Okay yeah he is a good teacher ive tired learning self defence because i have some handicaps however ballance is what makes it hard for me ive tried a number of self defence including wushu which didnt go very well ^^

[trueronin]

Your welcome to ask me questions at johngraden @ mac. com if you think I can help.

[gaaragirl344]

hm interesting

[tapati]

john you rock...great teacher and fun to learn from thanx

[krueltality]

rerally helped me

[bakapervert]

nice advive

[bloodriotiori]

my jab is what makes me so feared in my class heh.

[AjjHoward]

John Graden is a superb teacher and enjoyable to be with.