Editing Kickboxing (section)

=== Punching ===
Punching techniques are very much identical to [[boxing punches]], including
* [[Jab]] – straight punch from the front hand. The arm extends from the side of the torso which is quickly turned concurrently with this action. A jab may be directed at an opponent's head or body, and is often used in conjunction with the cross.
* [[Cross (boxing)|Cross]] – straight punch from the back hand
* [[Hook (boxing)|Hook]] – rounded punch to either the head or body in an arching motion, usually not scored in points scoring
* [[Uppercut]] – rising punch striking to the chin
* [[Backfist]] usually from the front hand, '''reverse-back fist''' and ''' spinning back-fist ''' both usually from the back hand – are strikes to the head, raising the arm and bending the arm at the elbow and then straightening the arm quickly to strike to the side of the head with the rear of the knuckles.
* [[Superman punch|Flying-punch]] struck usually from the rear hand, the combatant hops on the front foot, kicking back with the rear foot and simultaneously extending the rear hand as a punch, in the form of "superman" flying through the sky.
* [[Drop (boxing)|Overhand]] (''overcut'' or ''drop'') – a semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand. It is usually performed when the opponent is [[Bobbing (boxing)|bobbing]] or [[slipping]]. The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power.
* [[Bolo punch]] – a combination of a wide [[uppercut]]/right cross/[[Swing (boxing)|swing]] that was delivered seemingly from the floor.
*[[Punch (combat)|Haymaker]] - The Haymaker is a wide angle punch similar to a hook, but instead of getting power from body rotation, it gets its power from its large loop. It is considered an unsophisticated punch, and leaves one open to a counter.