A very important a part of manhood has at all times been about having the competence to be effective on this planet — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you end up in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing certainly one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you may hone your manly know-how week by week.

The left hook has been called the “prettiest” punch in boxing as a consequence of its precision and technicality. A well-placed hook to the pinnacle can knock a person out, and one delivered to the kidneys or liver will bring the strongest of brawlers to their knees.

Allow John L. Sullivan to point out you the right way to throw a devastating left hook. (Note: Should you’re a southpaw, just reverse the hands on the instructions.) Should you need a refresher on the right way to throw a straight punch, we’ve got a guide to that too.

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Tags: Self-Defense & Fighting