Issue 121
November 2014
Greg Jackson is the most sought-after trainer in MMA. Each issue he and acclaimed coaching partner Mike Winkeljohn mix up your martial arts skills. Coach Wink series part 2: the jab feint to left elbow.
1. This is a great technique to use against opponents who try to pick your punches and counter. Mike (left) and Chuck square off in orthodox stance, left leg forward.
2. Chuck feints the jab to draw a reaction from Mike.
3. Mike (now on the right) attempts to paw the jab away using his right hand, but there’s nothing there and so he swipes at thin air.
4. Reactive, Chuck capitalizes by closing the gap quickly and throwing the left elbow.
5. Mike (back on the left) has completely exposed his right side, allowing Chuck to finish the technique by landing the elbow onto Mike’s jaw.
