How to Throw an Uppercut

[@spade7646]

Thanks for this! My grandma didn’t stand a chance

[@expertboxing]

so are you guys tied, now?! hahaha

[@hansmatheson5976]

Great work! The elderly are notoriously vulnerable to attacks that start low and/or attack low. Personally, I found great success with both the outside and inside low kick. I’ve never have seen one even TRY to check my kicks and in my experience, it only takes a single clean strike to ensure they will be physically unable to catch me and get their purse back.

[@Jeff1999PB2]

lmao

[@Glyphnophis_uploads]

@@hansmatheson5976 😂😂yoo

[@tonyesquivel562]

Will use plenty years

[@expertboxing]

Sorry, I have very minimal training in other fighting sports and know almost nothing about elbows, knees, and kicks. My passion was always boxing first and foremost.

[@MilliMMusic]

I love the jab, right uppercut, and left hook to the body combo

[@KD-rc1fq]

just like canelo

[@fjmoncas]

Very good explanation. Good video!!

[@coolgamesguy]

awesome lesson very nice teaching method Thank you

[@burnastelo1429]

So good

[@expertboxing]

I don't see why not. Wherever its coordination is, just keep working to improve it.

[@TearsoftheSun218]

How do we make space do we sit down on it how do we make space?

[@gameboy5524]

Thanks for the tip

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Thanks.

[@n0131]

Nice video really effective.. My newborn brother didn't stand a chance.

[@expertboxing]

WOW...

[@expertboxing]

No, I don't imagine that at all.

[@alkoludi11]

you make great VIDEOS !

[@expertboxing]

Thank you!

[@seano.5970]

Sir ExpertBoxing, what are your thoughts on variations in execution given a muscular triceps & back area? I find myself unable to mimic your execution. If I try hard, my triceps jam and I end up losing power.

[@BiggestCheeser]

Thanks My brother didn’t stand a chance

[@CorporalTailsDude]

Thanks, that bear didn't even know it

[@expertboxing]

lmao

[@SINCHIROCA07]

Good videos brother...

[@expertboxing]

Thanks, man! Good luck with your site, btw.

[@TheDenres192]

expertboxing do u allways exhale liek this when throwing uppercut ? (serious question )

[@mirkoreyes980]

+TheDenres192 yes

[@mirkoreyes980]

+TheDenres192 makes punches faster

[@KingKiritoDE]

Great Video :)

[@jesusllamas5378]

Go yo lecciones de boxeo técnica del cuyo HERNÁNDEZ there you going to learn how send yours pounches like Ricardo finito lopez or Juan Manuel Marquez .the real deal ..

[@conqueringruler4283]

Dear expert: How do i sync this with the feet? I am usually too far away to just throw it, it's too short range. Can you explain how to step? Do I step first or simultaneous with the uppercut?

[@expertboxing]

The uppercut is a close range shot.

[@conqueringruler4283]

expertboxing thanks expert. So, I should not step for the uppercut. So just link them with another shot or use as a response to my opponent stepping in. Bless

[@expertboxing]

I'm not saying you can't. Some guys do a step-uppercut..the up-jab is somewhat of an uppercut depending on how you look at it. But if you want power and want to throw the uppercut in its true form and essence...you have to do it in place.

[@conqueringruler4283]

expertboxing Thanks Sir!

[@FireStormBaller]

That's the problem, it takes too much energy out. You'll run out of endurance for the entire match.

[@headbsrkr7336]

May mhs

[@FireStormBaller]

When you drag your feet, it takes away energy.

[@31_daffafauzana74]

that gloves seems like too bigger for you bruh

[@expertboxing]

punchers curse ;)

[@saffireperri9887]

wish I could dislike this forever instead of once your tech is so messed DO NOT TRY THIS garenteed Hand brake

[@AvatarRoku999]

Damn, I was doing it right all along.

[@fitengineer1716]

Same bro

[@Kaledrone]

It's still good to have that clarification, or I'll just keep doubting myself.

[@itsdan6368]

How were you doing it before Mr.Freeman?

[@shaquezr.9541]

ItsDan he said he was doing it right

[@brolyonsome3963]

Very useful! My uppercut always felt sloppy but after using the instructions in this video I've made it far smoother.

[@expertboxing]

awesome!!

[@halojames7778]

I thought I'm good at uppercut. But nobody told me to keep head behind to see opponent. Hmmmm ... there is always something to learn. Your teaching techniques are different but good. Thumb up.

[@tojiroh]

SHORYUKEN! *ahem* Sorry, couldn't resist. Great tip on not letting the hips rise with the uppercut, I felt it was hindering me the most during the movement. The rest is spot on with what my kickboxing coach has taught me: tight movement (hand not too low, quick snap back), proper foot pivoting and hip rotation. Getting underneath the punch feels just right. Let me take the chance (timing is important ;-) to say that your site is a veritable cavern of treasures, where each article gives us prospective boxers a wealth of advice on not just technique but also attitude and most important of all, heart. Which is something that easily transpires from your writing. Guilty Secret: I learned the basics of proper punching form from Sagat's animation sprites in Street Fighter Alpha 3. :-P Shows how much of a fighting geek I am... And yes, he *IS* my favorite character. TIGER UPPERCUT! :-D John, may your punches always land fast and strong, -a phellow phighter

[@expertboxing]

Hahaha, great comment. thanks for sharing.

[@tojiroh]

Yeah, folks keep saying I should blog or something. :-P Keep on with the great teaching, Coach. ;-)

[@ConcernedCitizenFiveTowns]

tojiroh I'm

[@expertboxing]

My breathing is powerful because it's efficient. I've got strong lungs and breathing ability so everything I do has power in it. It doesn't take me anymore energy to breathe this way.

[@presidentmobamba8008]

Thanks, my grandma never stood a chance

[@expertboxing]

that’s right!!!

[@expertboxing]

hehehe. that's part of the secret: how to breathe like that ;)

[@expertboxing]

There are multiple ways. Different tools for different situations. Short uppercuts for certain purposes; long uppercuts for other purposes. Uppercuts are useful not only on the inside but also the outside as well. For example, please watch Lucian Bute's left uppercut.

[@expertboxing]

Thanks for letting me know. It's sad because we're both in the same game and doing our best to improve the sport.

[@aceshadowins1310]

The sound effects hahaha, but good video bro, thanks a whole lot for teaching me the upper cut!

[@expertboxing]

Hahahahaha

[@destineyhughes5487]

Very helpful! I’m new to boxing, and I could definitely tell what I was doing was wrong because it felt so unnatural to me. Using your tips makes it feel a lot more intuitive. Thanks!

[@expertboxing]

I'm happy it helped you, Destiney! :)

[@expertboxing]

Glad I could help. Good luck in MMA!

[@expertboxing]

Yes, usually left heel for left uppercuts and right heel for right uppercuts. It's not the rule for absolutely ALL the time but it's a good general rule to remember.

[@gregcalvain4877]

It's not bad advice but this uppercut is not going to have power on it. You really need to drive that right foot into the ground and less of a twist unlike a straight. If you're throwing a left uppercut as ortho you're better off going switch unless it's a counter. Left uppercuts are unnatural and should be thrown sparingly.

[@AvatarRoku999]

Are you stupid?

[@gamelife3977]

Noodlin Geetar I know this is late asf but is that even if you are left handed

[@dkoz8321]

Sorry , this technique does not appear to be effective again adult silver back gorilla. Basically the Silverback took my ass and proceeded to hand it back to me. Then he went back to eating grubs and tubers. This cautionary tale message is from an Outja Board for summoning spirits of complete total idiots.

[@expertboxing]

hahahahaha

[@expertboxing]

It's a website, not a gym. You can find me online. :)

[@expertboxing]

Yes and no. It depends on the context. If you're throwing a combination, shifting weight can help set up the next punch. But it's also possible to throw a powerful punch without shifting weight. Of course, the power would have to be generated in a different way.

[@TearsoftheSun218]

Throw it from my core my center ok Johnny got it

[@expertboxing]

This is a very easy question to answer if you're sparring. For beginners, the same thing that brings speed also brings power. Work on that coordination and drill the technique.

[@yuridanylko]

Awesome! From a historical boxer, thank you a lot.

[@vishalgurung4478]

What about shoulder position, should we keep it relaxed or should we cover our chin???

[@expertboxing]

relaxed

[@hooperwu]

loving the sound effect!

[@maxshepherd4855]

An uppercut is a much more linear strike than a hook. The mechanics are not the same. This dude usually knows his shit, but this is bad advice. Don't throw your lead uppercut like a lead hook, that's straight up wrong.

[@expertboxing]

Thanks for watching them. ;)

[@Tacocactus]

started boxing training with my Girlfriend mostly for exercise but your videos have helped her learn how to throw punches as well as helping me learn to fix the bad habits I picked up in the military thanks for the content. Wish i could show you the improvement just in my Ladies jabs its like day and night and we have been shadow boxing for like a week and watching your videos.

[@josemiguelphoto]

wow I play handball where every shot counts and this is incredibly useful because every shot counts. Now with this video I'm going to be way more aware about how I am shifting weight.

[@clameurkiprendlhomme]

You explain by details , thanks

[@expertboxing]

Glad you like it!

[@imnotvsauce3406]

*how to shut the baby up 101*

[@itsdan6368]

This was a great tutorial! I finally got to use this when the guy who kept bringing me letters wouldn’t leave me alone every Wednesday

[@expertboxing]

haha

[@dkoz8321]

Yeah EFF that guy. All he does is bring you bills to pay.

[@Joeoi]

Are you doing Theresa May shopping trolley dance with your legs ? Nice sliding !

[@expertboxing]

Yes, I do from time to time. Contact me through a private message if you're serious.

[@zetareticulan321]

Can you make a video showing how to uppercut while moving? It seems to me that it can only be thrown stationary.

[@zourato92]

When you throw that uppercut, do you imagine that you are holding a knife and slicing someone upwards? Can I exercise the technique this way?

[@kenils1934]

Yes 5 years later soz for late reply

[@logger22]

The best time to uppercut is when someone gets too close to your face aggresively

[@Kobethornton1234]

Thats why im watxhing this

[@expertboxing]

Hahahaha. Take the red pill.

[@codeman95291]

no problem man yeah i know.. yeah he said that on one of that guy that has that channel called boxing fit factory videos.. someone left a comment and said that your channel and boxing fit factory are the best boxing channels on youtube and then that guy from my boxing coach said something to that guy like the difference between that guy and you is that he's an actual boxing trainer and doesn't teach stuff that will get you hurt something like that

[@codeman95291]

this guy that has the channel my boxing coach he's a boxing trainer he was kind of ripping on you man lol i read a comment he left to someone on a video and he said that you're not an actual trainer and your advice could get someone hurt.. i know you probably don't care though.. you seem to know what you're talking about to me i don't know why that guy is hating

[@DjAugustin94]

What tipe of nike shoea do you wear in this video? :) tks

[@memmo2128]

All Wrong! because Gard is not complete And No Foot Dance !⚠️⚠️

[@espana91]

Wait, so you only shift weight while throwing a punch if you are throwing a combination? You said this makes the uppercut more powerful. Is this true for every punch?

[@goprodog4304]

So you need gloves just to hit the air? I was doing it wrong all the way.

[@expertboxing]

I'm sorry; I still don't get you.

[@areez119]

Make a video on "How to throw a LIGHTNING SCREW UPPERCUT"😂 -powerpunch uppercut of jin kazama in tekken 3😂😂😂

[@expertboxing]

hahah

[@lildonleeydaprodigy]

so fucking glad i found your page the stuff you teach is a gold mine i get taught the opposite you have proper helped me

[@expertboxing]

No, I don't imagine that at all.

[@FireStormBaller]

I'm not talking about breathing. I'm talking about what's causing the heavy breathing.

[@nikolasavic5878]

Johnny. Straightforward and great advices. As always.

[@arthurlu1368]

VVVVSSSSSSHHHHHHHH

[@csquaredboxing]

Love the video brother keep it up!

[@jrawww16]

is it normal to be uncordinated with using your left hand if you are a righty?

[@glasgow66]

Your teaching is very easy to understand

[@expertboxing]

I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@hamzarafi5886]

Fam tysm

[@expertboxing]

you’re welcome!!

[@emmicd11]

what camera are you using to record these videos? I want to record myself doing various boxing punches and compare my form to yours. Your videos are awesome and have really helped me a lot, so thank you.

[@epicmatt448n2]

Thanks, my brother doesn’t stand a chance.

[@sasababy8403]

Maan exactly what I was looking for

[@juliojones7569]

I have physical well-being #thankyouGod

[@James-yh4ez]

Anybody have a video that shows how to uppercut the heavy bag? I want to know the part of the hand that is supposed to hit the bag. There is also a wall-mounted bag thing at my gym that I think might be better suited to uppercuts. Are there any videos that show how to use that properly?

[@crosshairofficial5183]

nice explanation! I didnt know that the uppercut was like a hook but upwards cause my coach told me to move my body a little lower and look at the oppenent's chin or look at the guard while my head is down.Takes alot of time and chances of me getting countered. But anyways thanks for the tip its very helpfu. For now I dont get chance of being countered for that effortless uppercut. :D

[@toddb1208]

one thing I'm kind of confused with my coach said for the left upper cut normal stance should be using the back foot as a spring I don't quite understand weight transfer for it?

[@leafster8244]

thanks bro, im in jail now

[@mainstream180]

In your ebook 'How to box in 10 days' you say to shift weight to the opposite leg of the punching hand. However here you say to bring your body to the site you're throwing it from which puts the weight on your lead leg for a left uppercut and right leg for a rear uppercut. You do mention that in a combination you can shift weight. I like the shifting weight to the side you're throwing from more then shifting to opposite sides I think

[@gianca60]

This is pitty-pat boxing.

[@smokingone]

how do you do the fire uppercut?

[@SK-wh1sl]

Very good, thanks

[@REE872]

I want to tone my triceps. Is the uppercut a boxing move I could use?

[@ShoRyuBarbie]

No. In the upper arm it's the biceps doing most of the work during an uppercut. Just think of the direction your arm is moving and how it's bent.

[@REE872]

@@ShoRyuBarbie Thank you. 👍

[@kimmyj.2009]

Does it still work if you make a different sound effect?

[@expertboxing]

No no. Has to be the same one.

[@julierussell5085]

great teachings brother x

[@jandro8370]

Johnny if I'm w eager to get opponent down ill jump with my uppercuts and it works. I saw Roy Jones do it. Ofcourse on the inside when opponent is fine do not jump. Windmill uppercut. Like the mention of Tyson pantented combo.

[@monkeseemonkedo7246]

Thank you very much

[@xRamim]

hes talking about what you can do to breath more relaxed as in gain more cardio so you dont breathe as fast and get tired, etc.

[@pabloriverdx]

Do you have any experience in other contacts sports? Because I would love to see some videos about elbows, knees and kicks for example. You are a great teacher, and your explanations are very clear. Keep the good videos up and greetings from Argentina! :)

[@zourato92]

Also, I like your uppercut motion. If you wanted to, you can use it to fake an uppercut to the body then hook to the head since you stated that hook has a similar motion as the uppercut.

[@cringy12yearold17]

This was very helpful, thankyou!

[@MM-un8ew]

you are the best!

[@duke3250]

thanks man.