This Might Be The Only Combo You Need in Boxing

[@jethrosutter2331]

Notes: 2 better than 1, follow up successful punch Straight punch faster Jab as measuring stick / jab freezes head for cross Shoulders up on 12 protects jaw, good vs hooks Block vision/ distract for the 2 Jab - as they counter throw the 2 Technique Step jab and step back foot pivot 2, use both feet in stance ready to throw/def Max torso turn/ shoulder ext for power/reach Step at same time as 2 - commited to 2 Rear foot up for added range into neutral stance - risk Hand position R hand up to side, lead hand in front Old school - rear hand front of jaw (less distance and catch jab) Timings basic 1,2 double step and pivot (power on both) Pop pop-pop timing unexpected same time 12 blended into one punch Variations Slip off centerline cross Cross over their counter jab Slip with jab and 2 immediately 1 to body 2 Slip their jab TO INSIDE and 2 (faster/leaning) 1 + bodyshot, set pattern so they get hand up Left hand out and controlling, replace that arm with 2 Counter 12 Good to counter with combo not just one Catch jab - 12 (before they start combo) Catch jab as you jab - 2 Step out vs anythign and quick pop-pop Dip down, rise up w powerful jab and 2 Tip Throw 12 as you separate Mindful purposeful training

[@OldFatherWilliam]

This is some deep analysis of why you can't do anything in any art form or discipline until you can master the basics, and the basics can always get better. These are words to live by, and not just in boxing. Thanks for taking so much time to unpack this.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Well said and thank you my friend!

[@Nial]

I absolutely love this channel. So many people just fall for the glits and the glam (me included) of boxing. I used to love pad work and the heavybag. I hated shadow boxing because you don't get instant feedback of a loud sound or thump. Now that i shadow box daily since your video (something about you only need 2 things for improving) i'm like 2x more sharp and smooth with my movement.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Love that my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rico14]

I think for any striking sport shadow boxing is second only to sparring as far as your development.

[@skunk12]

What weight? Come see me.

[@GreenEyesGian]

Hate to be that guy rn, but the heavybag or the pads are not the ones telling you to do all those fancy stuff you yourself admitted getting caught up by. If shadowboxing is the one keeping you focused on cause of basic and barebones it is, that's awesome. But let's not get across the message heavybag or pads are worse cause that's most definetely not the case.😅

[@skunk12]

@GreenEyesGian thats nice. I used to box. I can teach you! Worked in a warehouse and folded boxes for shipping.

[@nikolaisalikov1257]

"You can break a rib that way. It's a beautiful thing" - coach Keith Keppner, 2025

[@coachKeithKeppner]

hahahahaha

[@Stuckin_ATX]

I had a couple of buddies sparring one time and they’re both beginners. One was only throwing 1-2s the whole 3 minutes for 3 rounds and my other buddy was looking like a bobble head😂😂 the jab cross is such a simple yet effective combo if you master it

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Spot on my friend! It's great you got to have that first hand demonstration of how dang effective yet basic it is!

[@healthwealth4791]

Love the psychology behind each combo thanks for the breakdowns I always appreciate your channel

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes sir going deep!

[@underatednoodles3366]

Thx coach for the video, I find it funny sometimes I practice a new concept and then you start talkin about it in your video always a great reinforcement of the idea letting me know I’m not teaching myself “highlight boxing” also anybody else reading this a good quote to remember is “the body understand some things better than the mind can” what I’m trynna say is drill these concepts into your body through shadowboxing/padwork/bag work etc you don’t wanna be clouding your mind with 20 dif things at once but coach Keppner may correct me on this, once again thanks for puttin out free in depth information I couldn’t find anywhere else Happy New Years 🎉🎉🎊🥳

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Absolutely my friend! And well said! Yeah I love it how it works out like that sometimes with what I talk about and it correlating to what people are coming across on their own with their training!

[@underatednoodles3366]

@ 👆🐐🔥🔥

[@bounciestspark7004]

Thank you for putting these gems out one after another coach. Can say that from following you over the past few months my progress has sky rocketed and it’s got me looking forward to learn and get better every session. Don’t stop doing you 🫡🥊

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Fantastic!

[@nickthenerdpeppermma]

Wow, this video is GOLDMINE of information; truly a Gem Coach Keppler and one of the best videos that you have produced yet (which speaks volumes to anyone familiar with your work.). Thank you so much for all your time, hard work, dedication and generosity. I love your Coaching style; the metaphors and analogies you use to break down the subtleties and details of the sweet science are incredibly helpful and effective; they really help this shorten the learning curve so much... much gratitude Coach Keppner and Happy New Years brother!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Man Nick, that means a lot! Just like a fighter I try to do my best every single video and up my game every single video just like I want to see my boxers do with their fights! That's fabulous my friend! Thank you so so much for the support and happy 2025!

[@chikemordi7549]

Thanks!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate the support!

[@mattis8205]

Great video. The presentation has been taken up a notch. Quick recap of 1,2 flavors: we have Lemon, Cherry, Blueberry, Currant, Apple, Strawberry and Vanilla. Had to get my lil dad joke in there. Angel Manfredy is an exemplar of the power of the 1,2. He won a title fight at 135lbs in 1998 against Arturo Gatti with practically just that.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks my friend! I've been working hard to up my game so that the stuff can reach more people! Oh man, I should have consulted you on this video before I'm putting it out there because that would have been a brilliant example! I have to admit it's hard sometimes with coming up with examples since there are so many dang fights out there and while with my experience, I know there are precise examples to the extreme of what I talked about in this video, finding it and remembering where it is exactly that I've seen it demonstrate the best is a big task!

[@RicRodriguez-l1d]

A lot of fighters. Remember Brandon Rios, Mike Alvarado, Mikey Garcia just the 1-2. Hell Manny Pac won his first 3 division world titles off just the 1-1-2! Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@RicRodriguez-l1d great example!

[@RicRodriguez-l1d]

@@coachKeithKeppner Thanks, Coach. 🥊

[@classictyree7987]

Great video! Could you do a video on weight classes. Like how to know what weight class to compete in, the advantages and disadvantages of going up in weight and going down

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Man that is a great suggestion! Dang because I get that one a lot!

[@arikhan8804]

God bless this man. I got pleased by learning from a legend.

[@Muztang010]

Really love your video's, thanks.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you for the support!

[@Paul-q3m7k]

some great knowledge here young lads . Listen up

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Much appreciated!

[@Paul-q3m7k]

Manny steward made Lenox and wlads right hands much better by simply moving it off the jaw and ahead more . That shot was 6 inches closer and that makes a massive difference

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Man great example! Emmanuel is probably the best coach ever according to stats and that is spot on!

[@SouthpawJoe]

Boxing is really simple. It's just incredibly hard to perfect. One punch (1,2) is my favourite. Making it sound like 1 shot is a thing of beauty.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

You got that right? Southpaw Joe! It's funny how boxing is freaking simple yet also contrasts it with a bunch of nuance! That formula of kiss, keep it simple Stupid is important to never forget!

[@jethrosutter2331]

Great video, i really like the video examples to highlight what youre talking about like w floyd mayweather.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you!

[@dusandragovic09srb]

Boxing is the King. martial arts = black magic Make the World Box to heal it!🙏💪 Shadow boxing alone can get you far! kzbin.info7ePkAab6_G4

[@coachKeithKeppner]

🔥

[@TruTraqhead331]

Love this video. Can you do it with demonstrations ? Thank you. 1 2!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes! I may put that out for the members of the channel soon!

[@clapdrix72]

I knew it was going to be 1,2 and I could not agree more. Look no further than Oleksandr Usyk if you want proof.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Exactly cruiserweight and heavyweight champ because of it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for the support!

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

Happy new year! Keep up the great work coach! 🎉

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

@@coachKeithKeppner thank YOU for sharing all that priceless knowledge! You help the sport more than all the commissions and sanctioning bodies put together! 🙏🥇

[@cainq6244]

The Bruce Lee quote is something like. I don’t fear the man who practiced 1000 kicks one time. I fear the man who kicks me 1000 times. Hehe

[@roballington2319]

Great. Where is the counter punching video?

[@jinturay2318]

Great video thanks this is real boxing

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Absolutely!

[@christianmuller4601]

Thanks, great video!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you so much my friend! What are some areas or topics that you think would be good for me to cover in a future video?

[@mateogarza9303]

happy new years coach thank u for all the advice and yes it all comes from the fundamentals

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@mateogarza9303 yessir!!!! Happy New Year!

[@underatednoodles3366]

Love the jab to the body unless ur sparring partner loves uppercuts 🙏

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the comment, typically the right hand over the top will have more success, but with the correct range and reach the uppercut is an option!

[@hotsingleplaguedoctorinarea]

Feint with level changes and mix up your rhythm, that should help.

[@Buster-Reeko]

You might be throwing em too short if you’re getting upper’d

[@underatednoodles3366]

@@Buster-Reeko he’s just pretty lanky but ima try the overhand and feinting a lil more I found feinting my footwork instead of the punch helped more against this guy

[@underatednoodles3366]

@@coachKeithKeppner thx for the tip it actually landed on him clean with the 2 when he tried it cuz im a southpaw, I’ll try and throw the overhand with a lil slip to the right

[@mlgjoe6414]

Holy crap I was struggling on my power mechanics with the 2 and now I see it was because I didn’t bring the back foot with me till I threw the 2 I can see how much more hip rotation I get by being my back foot with the 1 then throw the 2 thank you

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Bam, one small adjustment can make a big difference!

[@huseyinhuseyin8042]

Bedankt

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!

[@Original7_BD]

Just stumbled across your channel and im hooked. New subscriber, keep up the good content

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Wow! Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate the support! Let me know if there's any videos or topics you think would be great for me to expand on or address!

[@kaxerrr]

If you still do reviews you should review bambara boxing, interested to hear your thoughts on his teaching.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yeah maybe! What is your take on him? I try to do bigger channels so I don't come across as picking on people, but what do you think would make him a good one?

[@kaxerrr]

@ I get that than lol. I personally found him as pretty underrated, and he actually practices what system he teaches by testing it out in fights. I like the concepts he teaches.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@kaxerrr love it!

[@Skyver4]

does someone have an another example of the 6th flavor 1(SL), 2 at 18:40? I cant really visualise it.

[@KhattaRapidus]

I'm the only one, in practice, likes to do switch 1 to opposite 1 and change to third 1 as hook feint, setting up 4th move. Possibly allowing footwork like stealth step or hidden footwork. They might chase to load up shots down the center line. Tell me what you like to do.

[@underatednoodles3366]

I think ur thinking to much abt it, slow it down and just counter there center line with slips or rolls

[@trapdoorbeaver]

what combo do you think is the worst combo that self destructs you when you throw it 🤔

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Man hmm I would like to say leading with a big rear hook followed by another one lol

[@trapdoorbeaver]

​@@coachKeithKeppner surely they won't see this second slow telegraphed shot coming!!!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@trapdoorbeaver hahah

[@Jimmy-kr4wi]

Alright now time to incorporate this into the two SS shadowboxing and sparring!! I’ve actually gotten substantially better since that last video

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Exactly! Wow! I love hearing that! Yeah work on those three different timings and those different setups and ways to throw the one too. Because holy crap you get that down in your arsenal it's a Tough time for anybody!

[@AxaFin]

This feels like I just discovered a goldmine on KZbin, definitely have to put a lot more thought into the utilization of 1-2s

[@vancouverraptors9276]

Inoue stopped and hurt a lot of his opponents with this “basic” combo.

[@gcush503]

🥊

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Always slamming in here with awesomeness!

[@gcush503]

@@coachKeithKeppner Likewise, love these deep dive vids!

[@Bit-c-k6h]

Hello coach great video! I was wondering is there any tip on how to be more precise i mean when i sparr i throw punches "to the head" instead of aiming at the chin and i cant seem to focus on that habit, any advise?

[@CalebParmer]

Hey brother, I would try the method “aim small, miss small”

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Sounds like stock advice but having the speed bag with a real jab while only using your peripheral is useful!

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

Editing getting better you beautiful bald man

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the support!

[@CaseOhClips21]

Coach have you tried thrill of the fight 2 VR boxing? Closest i can get to sparring at home

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Tried something, I don't know if it was that

[@CaseOhClips21]

@@coachKeithKeppner Try this game, Its new and the best possible thing out

[@LittleRapGuy]

Box sings...

[@MurtagBY]

I feel like the editing is a little too much. My personal taste of course. Great content, put simple and understandable

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks my friend! Yeah I started off Just having straight videos of me talking in the summertime and what I have found is that if I put all this pizzazz in the beginning it helps the video reach more people, so that's my goal is to get this stuff out there as much as I can for as many eyes as I can so it can help whoever I can help! Help! Thanks for the support though You know how it is with kids nowadays lol! I'm working on a book so once I'm done with that I'm also going to do a red version of that book so that will obviously not have random sounds and crap in it LOL

[@kaxerrr]

@@coachKeithKeppnerI liked the editing to be honest

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@kaxerrr thanks! It's sky rocketing my views so even though it takes more time for me it's worth it to get the views up!

[@JuuustAGuy]

Hey Coach, I'm a fighter with short reach for my weight class. I worry that, with the first technique of throwing the 1,2 (where both feet come up together with the 1) that if I threw a 1,2 in this way while stepping into range, if I were to get caught with a counter while both feet were moving and off the ground, I could get knocked off balance and potentially even fall down, even from a relatively weak punch, just because I got caught in a moment where neither of my feet were connected to the floor beneath me. Am I right to worry about this or am I misunderstanding something with the technique?

[@jamiesucks7994]

I also fall into the same boat. A response would be greatly appreciated

[@rico14]

Realistically it’s better to know more combos, but his whole point is that most people need to narrow their focus on what to train. Basics win fight, but another thing to consider is the 1 2 can also be jab to the head, cross to the body or vice versa. Then mixing with your jab, and fainting as well. All those things will help you fighting as a shorter guy.

[@jamiesucks7994]

@@rico14 I guess the main question is how can you consistently can land your jab when you have the shorter reach

[@skunk12]

Why your footwork goofy?

[@stevieraywonder2733]

Throw multiple jabs like a piston. With every jab step forward with the lead foot, the rear foot follows. take weight off your rear foot and slide it forward. Let the rear hand rip.

[@AmScEn]

No wiki on Keith. Who are these champions he trained?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hey my friend! Thanks for asking! I've taken numerous guys from zero boxing experience to golden champions and various amateur titles over the years, built men from never boxed to launch them off to be undefeated pros as well as I have worked with pros at various levels from club fighters to those who have fought future or former world champions and fought on showtime, Telemundo etc. As I stated " I've taken many guys over the years from zero to elite levels", I'm very careful how I speak and what I say because too many people bullshit on KZbin about who they are and what they have done. Thanks for the comment!

[@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10]

​@@coachKeithKeppner Can u name a few of your top fighters?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@SkepticalMantisCHANNEL10 sure Octavious Bowens and Jermarcus Polain are 2 guys I took from zero boxing experience and built their base

[@nickolastrainer8900]

Love it

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!!!!

[@lukewilliams010]

Full of knowledge this guy and uses words is bumped up boxers can understand 🤣

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hahaha thanks my friend! Doing my best to make this content as engaging as I can

[@jaydentheprosperous1]

I KNEW IT

[@coachKeithKeppner]

That is because you are sharp!

[@toranotsumedojo]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Commando! Nice...😎

[@coachKeithKeppner]

😂

[@NK-rm7kc]

No shit! 1-2! 😂😂😂

[@RobertSmith-m1k]

Great fundamental instruction. Like a key that unlocks a door. Thank you! 🤜 🫷

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Oooh love it!

[@MarreOfficial]

Nice

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks!

[@rashuadjohnson7719]

100 is better than 4 😂Genius

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hahahaha high level math

[@madboss030]

Bro trolled me with that 1,2,33333333😅

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hahaha love it! Thanks for the comment!

[@TheeCapN]

too much time yapping then explaining buddy

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Appreciate you! This just might not be the right fit for you which is ok!

[@michaelbishop5200]

@@coachKeithKeppnerlong format vídeos like this are perfect

[@iliminator7]

Coach keppner videos are the best hands down to actually learn the science and theory behind boxing. Some people don’t care to learn it properly though…

[@jogurcik.]

(2:16-2:23) Great combo! :D

[@callumbush2]

Long-winded 💤

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the comment!

[@nickthenerdpeppermma]

Thanks!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you for the support Nick!!!

[@RobertSmith-m1k]

Thanks!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thank you so much Robert!!