Superman punch
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A superman punch, also known as a cobra punch,[citation needed] jumping punch,[citation needed] or diving punch,[citation needed] is a technique used in Muay Thai, Sanshou, kickboxing, ITF-style taekwondo and mixed martial arts fighting.[1] The technique involves bringing the rear leg forward to feign a kick, then snapping the leg back while throwing a cross, resulting in greater power behind the punch.[2]
The earliest documented superman punch in mixed martial arts was performed by Bas Rutten at UFC 20 against Kevin Randleman.[3]
Professional wrestler Roman Reigns uses a jumping punch (not necessarily the martial arts version described above) as a signature move, which he called the Superman Punch.[4][5]
A variation involves pushing off from the fence with the opposite foot prior to the punch.[6]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/4/22/2127093/ufc-129-judo-chop-georges-st-pierres-superman-punch
- ^ "Mixed Martial Arts & Muay Thai Kickboxing : How to Perform the Superman Punch in Kickboxing". eHow. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ http://themmacommunity.com/threads/who-was-the-first-to-do-a-superman-punch-in-mma.1544/#post-28863
- ^ Seife, Andy. "The 50 coolest maneuvers of all time - #46 Roman Reigns' Superman Punch". WWE. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
A jumping, cross-body right hand delivered with phenomenal impact
- ^ Caldwell, James. "WWE News: Big Roman Reigns Interview - Reigns address criticism of his skills & WWE placing him in top position, jabs C.M. Punk's "voice of voiceless," talks getting rich, but not famous, more (w/Analysis)". PWTorch.com. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Off Fence to Superman's Punch to KO... Sick Skillz" (Video). Retrieved 15 March 2016.
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