Alright, let me tell you about this thing called the “Stockton Slap” that I tried out. It’s a move made famous by the Diaz brothers, especially Nate Diaz, in the UFC.
First, I watched a bunch of videos of Nate Diaz doing it in his fights. You see him do it a lot, it’s like his signature move. He just reaches out and slaps his opponents right in the face, open-handed. It’s not meant to knock them out, but more to taunt and disrespect them, you know?
So, I decided to give it a go myself. I set up in front of my heavy bag in the garage, trying to get into that southpaw stance like Diaz. It felt a bit awkward at first since I’m right-handed, but I figured it’s all about the practice, right?
- I started by just throwing light slaps, trying to get the motion down. It’s different from throwing a punch, that’s for sure. You gotta keep your hand loose and just kind of flick it out there.
- Then I started putting a little more force into it, trying to make a satisfying “smack” sound on the bag. I could see how it would be pretty annoying to get hit with it repeatedly.
- I practiced mixing it in with some punches, trying to mimic how Diaz does it. He’ll throw a couple of jabs or hooks, and then bam, he’ll sneak in that slap.
After a while, I started to get the hang of it. It’s actually a pretty fun move to throw, kind of liberating in a weird way. Like you’re not just trying to hurt the other guy, but you’re also messing with their head a bit.
I even tried it out a couple of times during sparring at my gym. Let me tell you, it definitely gets a reaction out of people. Some guys get mad, some guys laugh, but it always throws them off their game a little, which is the whole point, I guess.
Of course, I’m not using it to be a jerk or anything. It’s more like a playful thing, a way to add a little flair to my striking. Plus, it’s a good way to honor the Diaz brothers, who are some of the most entertaining fighters in the game.
Conclusion
So yeah, that’s my experience with the Stockton Slap. It’s a fun, unconventional move that takes some practice to get right, but it’s definitely worth trying out if you’re into that kind of thing. Just remember to use it responsibly, and don’t be surprised if people look at you a little funny when you do it.
