Word: jabs
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...that in our classes the same methods of attack and defense are taught that Jack Dempsey, Jack Britton, Benny Leonard, Johnny Kilbane and other champions had to learn in the more rugged school of Give and Take when they were youngsters breaking in. The same left jab, the same right cross, the same block and the same parry are a part of our system, but they are learned and practiced by the majority, not with the thought of achieving any championship honors, but with the idea of attaining genuine exercise. When one considers the footwork, arm action, body movement, bending...
...class are placed on those marks, giving them the proper position and the instructions are given from a raised platform. First they are shown the various fundamental blows, and with these in mind they are sent through a drill lasting about 10 minutes. They include straight punches, left jab, hooks, uppercuts and combination punches and the body action that goes with the various strokes...