Pages Move


  • Start Position:
    • Begin in a balanced fighting stance facing toward the right side of the room.
    • Position the feet comfortably apart with the knees slightly bent and body weight balanced.
    • Raise both fists into the Defense Position near the face, keeping the elbows comfortably bent.
    • Maintain an upright posture with relaxed shoulders and gently engaged abdominal muscles.
    • Allow sufficient space to perform a left shin block and right roundhouse kick.
  • Description:
    • Pages Move combines a series of punches with a defensive shin block and a roundhouse kick.
    • Beginning in a fighting stance facing right, perform a left jab, right cross, left jab and right uppercut.
    • Follow with a left shin block while maintaining the hands in the Defense Position.
    • Position the left supporting foot for a controlled right roundhouse kick, then return to the starting fighting stance.
    • This combination emphasizes cardiovascular conditioning, coordination, balance and controlled weight transfer between movements.
  • Sequence:
    1. Step 1 - Left Jab: From the right-facing fighting stance, extend the left fist forward in a controlled jab. Retract the fist toward the Defense Position.
    2. Step 2 - Right Cross: Perform a right cross punch, allowing the hips and supporting foot to rotate naturally. Return the right fist toward the Defense Position.
    3. Step 3 - Left Jab: Perform a second left jab, extending the fist toward an imaginary target and retracting it after the punch.
    4. Step 4 - Right Uppercut: Perform a controlled right uppercut with a compact upward punching motion. Return the fist toward the Defense Position.
    5. Step 5 - Left Shin Block: Raise the left knee and lower leg into a front-facing shin-block position, maintaining balance on the right leg. Keep both fists raised to protect the upper body.
    6. Step 6 - Supporting Foot Position: Lower the left foot and step into position for the roundhouse kick, turning the left toes and knee outward as described in the original movement.
    7. Step 7 - Right Roundhouse Kick: Raise the right knee and perform a controlled right roundhouse kick, allowing the left supporting foot and hips to rotate naturally. Retract the kicking leg before lowering the foot.
    8. Step 8 - Return to Fighting Stance: Return to the original right-facing fighting stance with both fists raised in the Defense Position.
  • Precautions:
    • During jabs, crosses and uppercuts, maintain wrist alignment and avoid forcefully locking the elbows. Keep the shoulders relaxed.
    • During the left shin block, maintain balance on the right leg and avoid excessive backward or sideways leaning.
    • Before the right roundhouse kick, position the left supporting foot so the foot, knee and hip can rotate naturally. Avoid twisting the knee against a firmly planted foot.
    • Keep the roundhouse kick at a comfortable height, generally no higher than thigh level. Avoid snapping the kicking knee and perform all strikes without contact.
  • Notes:
    • Beginner variation: Practice the punching sequence separately and substitute a controlled right knee lift for the roundhouse kick.
    • Lower-intensity variation: Use smaller punches, a lower shin block and a low roundhouse kick, allowing additional time between movements.
    • Optional opposite-side variation: Reverse the combination by beginning with a right jab, left cross, right jab and left uppercut, followed by a right shin block and left roundhouse kick.
    • Teaching suggestion: Practice the transition from the shin block to the supporting-foot position before introducing the roundhouse kick. Emphasize smooth weight transfer rather than speed.
    • For additional technique information, see Cardio Kickboxing Basics.