Proper Bob-N-Weave

When it comes to performing the classic bobbing/weaving movement to evade a head hook or a straight cross, most people have the general idea down in terms of what to do. However, they usually make two big mistakes: they keep their knees straight and they take their eyes off their opponent. This is problematic because it greatly limits mobility, leaves you wide open for a counterattack and makes your follow up action after the bob/weave limited. So, it is pretty obvious that these little details need to be cleaned up in order to be effective with the technique.

Instead of being “straight-legged” when you bob and weave, keep you knees slightly bent when you start the technique and adjust the bending as needed on the way through the move. Additionally, keep you eyes ON the opponent. Taking them off your opponent will prove disastrous if he moves and you could not see him doing it.

One final note: You do not need to duck real low on a bob/weave. Just perform enough of a bob to evade the punch slightly. Anything more will seriously limit the economy of motion of the technique.