Duke Roufus – Going into the Matrix Defending the Jab

Explore the Micro Details of How To Defend and Counter The Jab in a Variety of Scenarios With Legendary Kickboxing Champion and World Renowned Coach Duke Roufus

• Legendary kickboxer Duke Roufus has been competing and passing on knowledge for decades as a former kickboxing champion and now as one of the most sought after striking coaches in the world
• After collecting multiple prestigious titles in the sport of kickboxing Roufus has continued his legacy as a coach, producing multiple high level athletes such as former UFC Champions, Anthony Pettis, and Tyron Woodely
• Go in-depth with the jab and master multiple scenarios where this important strike takes center stage
• Counter the jab with return kicks, knees, and devastating elbows that can completely turn the tide of a fight

So, What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1

• INTRODUCTION
• DUKE INTRODUCES BRYCE “BAM BAM” FRANCK
• BASIC: DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB BY STUFFING THE OPPONENTS JAB
• ADVANCED;DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB BY STEPPING INTO THE OPPONENT’S JAB &RETURNING

PART 2

• BASIC: LEFTY VS. RIGHTY: DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB
• ADVANCED: LEFTY VS. RIGHTY: DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB
• OPPONENT IS COMING FORWARD: DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY: DEFENDING AGIANST THE JAB BY PARRYING &RETURNING
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY: DEFENDING AGAINST THE JAB BY PARRYING &RETURNING

PART 3

• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY: RETURNING WITH ELBOWS
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY: RETURNING WITH ELBOWS
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY: RETURNING WITH KICKS
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY: RETURNING WITH KICKS

PART 4

• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY: RETURNING WITH KNEES
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY: RETURNING WITH KNEES
• SLIPPING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY
• PARRYING THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY
• PULL BACK FROM THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. RIGHTY
• PULL BACK FROM THE JAB, RIGHTY VS. LEFTY
• OUTRO

Duke Roufus – Going into the Matrix: Defending the Jab

In striking arts, the jab is more than a setup—it’s a weapon of disruption, rhythm, and domination. Yet for those who truly want to master stand-up fighting, learning to neutralize the jab is what elevates them from reactive fighters to predictive tacticians.

In Going into the Matrix: Defending the Jab, legendary coach Duke Roufus breaks down the subtle science of jab defense, offering a detailed, systematized approach that blends footwork, timing, head movement, and countering into a cohesive defensive arsenal.

This course isn’t just about blocking punches—it’s about reading intentions, disrupting flow, and stepping inside your opponent’s timing… like slipping into the matrix.

What You’ll Learn Inside the Course

Whether you’re a kickboxer, MMA fighter, Muay Thai athlete, or boxing enthusiast, this course will rewire how you respond to one of the most commonly used—and often underestimated—tools in combat.

Core Skills and Concepts Covered:

Recognizing Jab Patterns and Intent
Understand the psychological and tactical roles of the jab in different fighting styles. Learn to read tells and set traps before the jab even launches.

Head Movement & Offline Positioning
Develop reactive and preemptive movement to deflect or avoid the jab with minimal energy, all while maintaining counter-readiness.

Parries, Slips, and Angle Cuts
Master a full range of defensive responses, from textbook deflections to advanced shoulder rolls and lateral entries.

Counter-Offense Integration
Learn how to turn defense into opportunity—timing precise counters off your opponent’s jab to break rhythm and reset momentum.

Footwork for Defensive Superiority
Use subtle shifts, pivots, and weight transfers to avoid jabs without sacrificing position—or opening yourself to follow-ups.

Reading Southpaw vs Orthodox Jab Dynamics
Explore jab differences depending on stance, and how to adjust your positioning and reaction time to each.

Every technique is broken down with Duke’s signature clarity and fight-tested precision, supported by real-time drills and partner demonstrations that translate theory into timing.

Who This Course Is Perfect For

• Competitive fighters seeking elite-level defensive tools

• Coaches looking to teach advanced jab defense systems

• Strikers of all disciplines interested in becoming harder to hit

• Intermediate and advanced athletes ready to reclaim control of distance and rhythm

• Martial artists who want to sharpen their vision, timing, and fight IQ

This course helps you not only defend—but dictate the engagement.

About Duke Roufus

Duke Roufus is one of the most respected striking coaches in MMA history, having trained world champions and UFC legends through his system of clean, powerful, and technical stand-up fighting. Known for merging traditional Muay Thai with Western boxing and tactical fight IQ, Duke brings decades of real fight experience to every detail he teaches. His breakdowns are not only educational—they’re transformative for those willing to train smart.

Why This Course Stands Out

• Focuses on defending the most-used strike in all of stand-up fighting

• Provides practical drills for fighters and coaches alike

• Improves both defense and countering simultaneously

• Elevates your understanding of timing, angles, and rhythm disruption

• Taught by one of combat sports’ most trusted minds

Don’t Just Avoid the Jab. Step Through It.

With Going into the Matrix, you won’t just get better at defense—you’ll become a harder opponent to predict, touch, or corner. This is how champions sharpen their edge.