Thread: The Double (triple jab) Jab

hey guys,

I've been working on doubling and tripling up my jab and i've been getting some different opinions on it. I wanted to know what exactly is the correct method of a double jab? or are their possibly more than one depending on the situation?

one of the things i've been told is that a double jab is simply a regular jab, thrown twice, rapidly. That means step in slightly, and use full arm extension the first jab, right back to guard keeping proper balance and posture in mind and then immediately stepping in for the second with full arm extension and back to guard.

another way would be to throw the first jab with full extension, but instead of bringing it back all the way to guard... bring it back half way and snap it right back out there. The second jab may not be as powerful, but it may have more chances of landing due to speed of the combo. This way u can use the double jab to score or set-up for a bigger shot.

And another way would be to throw the first jab out only half way, almost like a feint to get your opponent to react and then step in with stiff second jab with full extension.

With the little knowledge I have, it seems that all three of these techniques may be correct and utilized best depending on the situation.

Thoughts? Comments? What is the technically correct way of doubling or tripling up the jab?

... Also are there any drills to work on the double jab?

I believe you've answered your own question. For eg, a piston like power dbl (stiff) jab would require you bringing it right back. A quicker dbl not all the way back, while not as powerful, can work nice when setting up a straight right or other combo.

The jab can and should be used in numerous ways, and so can the dbl jab be, imo.

Thanks... I guess i was sort of thinking out loud a bit.

Any tips on working the double jab?

.. other than working it while doing traditional shadow boxing and bag work.

Originally Posted by The Student

Thanks... I guess i was sort of thinking out loud a bit.

Any tips on working the double jab?

.. other than working it while doing traditional shadow boxing and bag work.

Definitely the pads if you have that available to you. As with most things, it is best done as a progression. As in, Shadow/Heavy bag-->Pads-->Sparring=eventually finding it's way into competition.

Think about different combos to try off the quick dbl, like say dbl jab, straight right, left hook to kidney. Because you get a lot going on upstairs it tends to raise their elbows and can be effective. There are so many. The stiff jab is more I find something you will use to keep range and stop your opponent from coming in, but not necessarily limited to it. But the quick dbl you can def. set more stuff up off of it.

A little Tip, when throwing more than 1 jab move the feet. Its about position, Its like the soldier in the 1st world War . When in the trenches anybody lighting a ciggy up, the sniper knew where you were. The 2nd one who took a light would probably get shot,the 3rd one was Dead .

Originally Posted by Scrap

A little Tip, when throwing more than 1 jab move the feet. Its about position, Its like the soldier in the 1st world War . When in the trenches anybody lighting a ciggy up, the sniper knew where you were. The 2nd one who took a light would probably get shot,the 3rd one was Dead .

Haha, good one!

Originally Posted by Dadi Astthorsson

Originally Posted by Scrap

A little Tip, when throwing more than 1 jab move the feet. Its about position, Its like the soldier in the 1st world War . When in the trenches anybody lighting a ciggy up, the sniper knew where you were. The 2nd one who took a light would probably get shot,the 3rd one was Dead .

Haha, good one!

real good tip and awesome analogy, Scrap.

My Grandfather told me that, He took the 1st light . If he had took the 3rd I wouldnt be here.

Originally Posted by Youngblood

Originally Posted by The Student

Thanks... I guess i was sort of thinking out loud a bit.

Any tips on working the double jab?

.. other than working it while doing traditional shadow boxing and bag work.

Definitely the pads if you have that available to you. As with most things, it is best done as a progression. As in, Shadow/Heavy bag-->Pads-->Sparring=eventually finding it's way into competition.

Think about different combos to try off the quick dbl, like say dbl jab, straight right, left hook to kidney. Because you get a lot going on upstairs it tends to raise their elbows and can be effective. There are so many. The stiff jab is more I find something you will use to keep range and stop your opponent from coming in, but not necessarily limited to it. But the quick dbl you can def. set more stuff up off of it.

Yup, I have pads available to me, just joined a new club, so I haven't had a chance to work with the coaches yet. They're really working on getting the guys ready for the Provincials coming up. So hopefully soon, I'll get a bit of padwork in, with a trainer and see how it goes.

Other than that, I can get guys to hold em for me and continue working on that double jab.

Originally Posted by Scrap

A little Tip, when throwing more than 1 jab move the feet. Its about position, Its like the soldier in the 1st world War . When in the trenches anybody lighting a ciggy up, the sniper knew where you were. The 2nd one who took a light would probably get shot,the 3rd one was Dead .

Nice analogy Scrap... but I think my problem is moving my feet too much. I'm fine when I throw the double jab slowly with my full attention on my balance and form, but when i speed it up, a lot of the times I almost lunge into the second jab, moving my lead leg a tad bit more than my back, leaving me often in a wider stance at the end of it, and a tad bit off balance.

But this isnt always the problem, I think I run into this problem because I get frustrated with the speed that my double jabs are landing at, and lunge in for some odd reason.

While using the war and guns analogy, I guess a double jab hitting the bag should land at the rate of 2 shots from an AK47, instead mine are almost like 2 shots from a 6-shooter.

... well maybe not that slow but u get the idea

I think it's a range issue actually, since I'm not doing it anymore at all while shadowboxing... I think I over compensate by stepping in too far thinking that the target is further than it really is... if I do it without moving I tend to lean and reach a bit, even if I know I'm in range. It's the perception that the target is further than it is.

.... just thinking out loud again I guess sorry

Its the back foot that is your distance, by moving your front foot after youre bringing your Head nearer to the other guys range. Its a bad habit, theres a few ways of solving it, as strange as they may seem. Heres one, on your front foot wear a Rollorskate, it will put you on your back foot, being higher than it. Plus if you put to much weight on it you will go arse over tit . It a great way of mastering Proreceptive skills.

Thanks Scrap, that makes sense, I'll give that a shot, once I get a hold of some skates.