Midnight Martial Arts Presents: Jab–Cross!!!

## Beginner Boxing Fundamentals

Midnight Martial Arts starts at midnight — so we’re meeting under the city lights for a late-night beginner boxing fundamentals session, under the lights of Mel Lastman Square.

This first, very much weather-dependent meetup, is a simple, non-contact deep dive into one of the most important combinations in striking: the jab–cross.
Whether you stand square, bladed, orthodox, southpaw, or you’re still figuring that out, we’ll break down the basics together: stance, guard, footwork, rhythm, balance, distance, and how the jab and cross work across different striking styles.

### Why Mel Lastman Square at midnight?

Yeah, fair question. Since this is the very first event, I genuinely don't know if anyone will show up or ten. And honestly, even if I booked a world-class facility (Which would be kind of hard because most of them are closed), I'm not sure that would change the turnout for a first meetup.

So for now I'm keeping it simple, free, and low-commitment — an open, well-lit public space where anyone who's curious can sign up and we can see if this thing has legs. If there's interest, finding a proper venue is the natural next step.

### What this is not

This is not sparring. This is not a fight club. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly technique lab for night owls, martial arts nerds, and curious people who want to move, learn, and talk technique in a low-pressure environment.

### What we’ll cover

Basic boxing stance and guard
How to throw a clean jab
How to throw a clean cross
How the jab and cross connect together
Footwork, weight shift, rhythm, and distance
Orthodox vs. southpaw basics
A few style variations and discussion points

### Got a martial arts rabbit hole you want to explore?

Bring it in. If there’s a specific boxing style, technique, or idea that connects to the jab–cross, feel free to share it during the session so we can work it into the discussion.

A short video, a clear question, or a few notes can go a long way.

If it’s about another area of martial arts like grappling, kicking, clinch, or anything outside the main theme.

That’s welcome too, but we’ll try to save those bigger side quests for the end so we can keep the main session focused.

I’m always happy to get into the weeds about these things, but I’m not an expert in every corner of martial arts, so a little context helps a lot; You might teach me something, and I'm here to learn too.

Time: 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.

Location: Mel Lastman Square

Safety and well-being are the are number one priority!!!