How to Take a Punch Tighten your stomach muscles. ... Shift so that the blow hits your side; move in to reduce its force. ... Absorb the blow with your arm. ... Move toward the blow, not away from it. ... Tighten your neck muscles and lower your jaw to your neck. ... Clench your jaw. ... Move toward the blow. ... Meet the blow with your forehead. More items... Mar 14, 2019