@thearenagym: Most fighters completely ignore this target — and it's costing them fights. In this clip, The Arena's Boxing Coach Joe Vargas breaks down one of the most overlooked punches in boxing technique: the jab to the chest. While everyone trains to attack the head or body, the chest is a high-percentage target that's almost always exposed — even when your opponent parries, slips, or leans back. Better yet, a clean shot to the chest can momentarily freeze your opponent, creating a split-second window you can exploit. Watch as Coach walks his fighter through a slick three-punch combination built around this underutilized tool. The sequence: a chest jab to freeze the opponent → a right cross to the head to force the guard up → a hook to the now-unguarded body. Clean, efficient, and devastating. This is the kind of smart boxing training that separates technical fighters from brawlers. Add this to your arsenal and start finding shots your opponent never saw coming. The Arena offers a variety of Combat Sports, Fitness, Martial Arts and Self-Defense instructional videos in Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Strength & Conditioning, and Wrestling. Watch our videos and learn to fight! For more info about us, check out our website: https://thearenagym.com/ #boxing #boxingtraining #boxingtechnique #boxeo #boxeomexicano #boxeoprofesional

Frankie :

harder to do with a fighter thats slick and good with the Philly shell this is however a fighter whose more square or uses the high guard worst nightmare

Yousuf :

I need coach like him🥺

Yousaf👻 :

Po?

Young_kyrie :

Where can n l find this gym please 😭😭

scrawburry shmilk 🍓 :

if you hit the chest tho, would it make it easier to counter at your head? because you wouldnt be able to move off the line right? or am i overthinking?

Brayden Goose :

its called the heartbreaker eiji date uses it😒

SIKALORM :

always thought it was a foul or something cause I never so nobody do.it

thee_markko :

Good ass coaching

@Baynixen-18 :

I love this coach❤️🥊

alexbiddleboxing :

Interesting! I’ve just started training and would love your advice. My latest video is up 🤝

K.O. :

Bryant boxing, not well known just world known

Zissifitz :

“Andale cabron “ papi’s coaching is mad fire 🔥

rég!nald :

W coach

dong_devon :

when its po no one can counter.....

MisterPerfect3806 :

You can move the head; you can't move the body.

Pops :

This is why I love boxing or any fighting sport. Just learning the game or learning the discipline. It helps with life.

itsallwithin :

Extraordinary 👏👏👏

hing :

tukotahiturungahiwi :

Counter fighters hate the chest jab

It’s winner :

Thanks

Thiccodemus :

Good timing on the solar plexus can be devastating!

maybe: ryan :

Excellent coaching

cjmz011 :

and this is the purest form of a coach not many like him like this video 👊

h1gh0nbleach :

U absolutely can step back

Timmy Tuff knuckles :

Bladestance