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Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit ๐Ÿ’ฅ KKB Drill (3ร—2 min) for Timing & Safe Movement

Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit ๐Ÿ’ฅ KKB Kun Khmer Drill (3ร—2 min) for Timing & Safe Movement

Want cleaner boxing inside Kun Khmer? This drill is simpleโ€ฆ and brutally effective. ๐ŸฅŠ

Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit trains 3 things at once:

  • โฑ๏ธ Timing (hit on the step)
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Power line (straight shots, no swinging)
  • ๐Ÿง  Safety (exit immediately โ€” donโ€™t stay in front)

If youโ€™re building KKB fundamentals, this is a โ€œdaily breadโ€ drill. ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ”ฅ

Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit ๐Ÿ’ฅ KKB Kun Khmer Drill (3ร—2 min) for Timing & Safe Movement

๐Ÿ“Œ Table of Contents

1. Drill Summary (Rounds / Goal / Key)

DrillRounds / TimeMain GoalCoaching Key
Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit ๐Ÿ’ฅ3 rounds ร— 2 minTiming + power lineDonโ€™t stay in front

Best for: beginners building fundamentals โœ…, fighters sharpening clean entries โœ…, anyone who gets caught after punching โŒ

2. Why This Drill Works (Timing + Power Line)

This drill builds โ€œhit-and-donโ€™t-get-hitโ€ habits โ€” the base of smart Kun Khmer striking. ๐Ÿง ๐ŸฅŠ

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Power line: jab and cross travel straight, hips support the punch
  • โฑ๏ธ Timing: you learn to punch with your step (not after)
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety: exit immediately so youโ€™re not standing in front of counters
  • ๐Ÿฆถ Footwork: step in, land clean, step out (simple but elite)

Most people can jab-cross. The difference is the exit. Thatโ€™s what keeps you alive. ๐Ÿ˜„

3. How to Do It Step-by-Step

โœ… Setup

  • Stand in your normal stance (guard high, chin down)
  • Pick one target: head line or chest line
  • Decide your exit direction BEFORE you start (left or right angle)

๐ŸฅŠ Execution (the sequence)

  1. Step in + Jab (touch range, donโ€™t reach)
  2. Cross (turn hip + shoulder, keep elbow behind fist)
  3. Exit immediately (angle step or step-back)
  4. Reset (back to stance, eyes forward)

Rhythm tip: โ€œpop-popโ€ฆ gone.โ€ ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅโžก๏ธ

4. Exit Options (Angle, Step-Back, Pivot)

Choose ONE exit and drill it until itโ€™s automatic. โœ…

Option A: Angle Exit (best)

  • After the cross, take a short step to the outside (left or right)
  • Keep guard up while moving
  • Reset from the new angle

Option B: Step-Back Exit (simple)

  • After cross, push back to safe range
  • Donโ€™t lean backwards โ€” move your feet, not your head

Option C: Pivot Exit (advanced)

  • After cross, pivot on lead foot and rotate off the center line
  • Perfect when opponent likes to counter straight

5. Coaching Keys (KKB Style) ๐Ÿงฉ

  • ๐Ÿงฑ Guard returns fast: hands come back after each punch
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Stay on the power line: no looping punches
  • ๐Ÿฆถ Step to punch: donโ€™t overreach the jab
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Breathe: exhale on jab and cross (short โ€œtss tssโ€)
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ Donโ€™t stay in front: you exit even if the combo feels good

Coach cue: If you admire your cross, youโ€™ll eat a counter. ๐Ÿ˜…

6. Common Mistakes (Fix Fast)

  • โŒ Standing still after cross โ†’ โœ… exit on autopilot (angle or step-back)
  • โŒ Reaching with jab โ†’ โœ… step first, then jab
  • โŒ Cross with arm only โ†’ โœ… turn hip/shoulder, heel slightly rotates
  • โŒ Chin up โ†’ โœ… chin down, eyes forward
  • โŒ Dropping hands during exit โ†’ โœ… move with guard tight

7. Progressions & Variations ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Once your base is clean, level it up (without losing the exit!).

Progression 1 (easy)

  • Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit โ†’ Jab (jab while exiting)

Progression 2 (timing)

  • Double Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit (hide the cross)

Progression 3 (Kun Khmer flavor)

  • Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit โ†’ Teep (keep distance after leaving)

Progression 4 (counter-awareness)

  • Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Slip โ†’ Exit (slip after cross like a reflex)

Rule: if the exit disappears, the progression is too hard right now. โœ…

8. Home Training Version (No Equipment) ๐Ÿ 

You can train this drill anywhere with 2 small markers (shoes, tape, bottles). ๐ŸŽฏ

  • Put marker A (start) and marker B (strike range) about 1 step apart
  • Step to marker B, jab-cross
  • Exit to the side of marker B (left or right)
  • Reset back to marker A

Timer: 3 rounds ร— 2 minutes, 30โ€“45 sec rest.

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10. FAQ โ“

How fast should I do the Jab โ†’ Cross โ†’ Exit drill?

Start slow and clean. When your exit is automatic, add speed in short bursts (5โ€“10 seconds fast, then reset).

Why is the exit so important?

Because most counters land after you punch. The exit removes you from the danger line and makes your combo safe.

Is this drill good for beginners?

Yes. It teaches the best habit early: hit + move. Beginners who learn this avoid bad sparring habits.

Should I do it on bag, pads, or shadow boxing?

All three work. Shadow boxing builds movement, pads build timing, bag builds conditioning. The key is: always exit.

Why 3 rounds ร— 2 minutes?

Itโ€™s long enough to build rhythm and focus, but short enough to keep technique sharp. Quality beats exhaustion.