7 Ways to Land the Side Kick in Sparring

The side kick is a powerful and versitile linear-strike that is seemingly underutilized in MMA. In this tutorial, Shane shares 7 strategies on how to land the sidekick in sparring, including:
1. As a long-ranged sniper attack
2. Recovering after missing a roundhouse
3. Breaking rhythm with leg kicks
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[@thedaddyfish4808]

90% of comments: 'sparrinv' 10% of comments: 'artem is the goat' Conclusion - shane you need to do a sparrinv video with artem

[@funpluc7809]

Adam Lake just why

[@hsinhaowang]

@@funpluc7809 sparrinv

[@funpluc7809]

HsinHao Wang thanks

[@vitorfogaco6559]

Can't spar with the goat it would result in death

[@IbrahimMdahir]

Artem’s 15-15 record is perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[@adamzoubi96]

30 have tried 15 have failed

[@mou1998ssa]

The real Big shaq does he MMA fight?

[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

@@adamzoubi96 😂😂😂😂

[@harithchassib4191]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@jackfernwood1413]

challenging himself really well

[@daxisperry7644]

Love seeing Shane utilize his TKD roots. Ive always wanted to see a kickboxer with TKD, Muay Thai, and Western Boxing. You cover all your striking bases.

[@yongjiean9980]

K1 rules allow these (no excessive clinching). Savate Pro seemingly has all - side kick, low kick, punching but they do not use low kicks.

[@duchi882]

*You forgot to mention* To shout _"WATTAAAA!!"_ when doing the Side Kick

[@youngwarrior9362]

Yeah I mean that's literally 90 percent of the move

[@sebgrant1020]

UFC 2 Bruce lee ??

[@tech-wondo4273]

@@sebgrant1020 More like Tekken 7's Marshall Law from Tekken 7 (Inspired from Bruce Lee)

[@bananananana6205]

or shout "OOEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!"

[@GIFT1FROM1THE1GODZ]

Now i can land the side kick in sparrinv just like Shane

[@adamzoubi96]

When did he say that??

[@nicksalvatore5717]

@@adamzoubi96 the title used to say that but it was revised

[@waterlegend72]

Wonderboy has some fantastic side kicks off the lead leg

[@macleod1592]

Dude you've got some of the most effortless looking and prettiest kicks I've seen and that ain't easy with a sidekick.

[@alLEDP]

He IS a TKD blackbet and all... you know and Muay Thai and and and..

[@houseofkungfu2543]

He just posing, that side kick has 0 power. If you try that, the way he is doing it, you're going to get k.o'd.

[@kobeborce-quon1345]

Really digging the obi wan look

[@GrimmyplaysFortnite]

Side kick is such a underrated kick in mma. Don’t sleep on it or it’ll sleep you

[@edgar22452]

Yup! Shotokan practioner here lol.

[@waynesimpson2074]

Plus side: Your kicks and slow balance have improved vastly, great to see. Negatives; your range is off in some instances, as you promote the upright torso, and omit to mention that the side kick is damn useful for going to those floater-ribs underneath a straight punch that's aimed at your face (which means you have to lean away from the punch). The common training drill for this close range, fast kick is to stand side-on to the bag with your outstretched hand just touching the bag, as soon as you retract your hand you lean back and kick as fast as possible mid-height.

[@fighttips]

Thanks for the tips, Wayne! Appreciate it 👍

[@beetlejuice3925]

I’ve always wondered, What happened to the fight like series? Why’d you stop? They were awesome!

[@funpluc7809]

only ogs remember sparrinv

[@ballons11]

What's sparrinv??

[@jummychu2977]

@@ballons11 a typo when this vid was uploaded

[@funpluc7809]

Jummy Chu ya

[@galanoftaa6439]

Thanks for the tips. I've been doing martial arts for 24 years, practicing styles that mostly focus on kicking like TKD, Shao Lin, and Muay Thai. My avatar is literally a picture of my doing a side kick. Yet I was still able to learn something about side kicks from watching this video. That's why I love martial arts. Its a never ending journey.

[@naumanshahid5525]

Im so happy about that second one Shane showed, the kick recovery I always use this one and the best part is I used it even before Shane mentioned it.

[@WarriorofSunlight]

The side kick is a vastly underrated technique in MMA. It can be both a great defensive and a vicious offensive move. It is much more powerful than a roundhouse and requires less space to throw. It can be used as an effective counter for lots of moves, including a roundhouse kick. I think a lot of TKD/Karate kicks are overlooked. Another good one is the hook kick and its variations. A proper spin hook kick to the temple can drop a man like a limp sack of potatoes and is very sneaky and hard to block. I’m glad to see more fighters realizing the value of these techniques.

[@jasonw293]

Side kick is not my best kick, but I have been working on it! Thanks for the vid, Shane! Good luck on the tour!!

[@samed9125]

3:03 Jon Jones disagrees.

[@eliasschneeberger1337]

A side kick is a noscope? So a back kick is a 360 noscope? Nice

[@jay_the_descendant]

C. Kyle Real nice.

[@pabloschultz5192]

Hahahaha

[@thisisbaxter1354]

Back kick is a 180 get turned on qs spinning back kick is a 720 qs spinning side kick is 360

[@eliasschneeberger1337]

@@thisisbaxter1354 so a back kick with the front kick like joe rogan does it.

[@aebersoldbjj]

C. Kyle Joe rogan does a turning side kick, it’s not a spin but a turn

[@kevinh1610]

Such quality explanations. So good.

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

Such an underrated technique. I especially love the flamingo, the one off the jab and the one after the switch kick. The naked one lands a lot too.

[@shivanshujain6102]

Perfect again and always👍 Its tougher than we can think. Lot of dedication and practice

[@jcataclisma]

Man.. this channel is THE STUFF, you know. Great techniques!

[@coddyalle6220]

Thank you for the videos ..great side kick techniques

[@haffoc]

Great stuff. I think one reason why you don't see the side kick so much in MMA is because it is harder to pull off than say the roundhouse. But it a good thing to have in the arsenal for all the reasons you've mentioned. I went from a trad karate school to cross train in MMA and got some good mileage out of your first example, the lead jab followed by the side to the body. I am also really fond of your lead-cross then rear side. It's much safer to kick full contact with a side than a front kick when you are barefoot. Got broke toes once from kicking to the body with a front kick.

[@JeremyNoelJohnson]

I love the side kick. You make it look so easy, thanks for sharing!

[@jefflawrenceescabusa8870]

I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@dragonofthewest8305]

Thank you so much Shane and Evan

[@NRLsuperstar8]

These how to land videos are really informative. I really liked the switch kick one as well. Thank you for the knowledge 🙏

[@houseofkungfu2543]

Dude if you do that side kick the way hes teaching it your going to get k.o'd

[@ShayanKhan-sn3zl]

Now my mom ain't seeing ma kick.

[@sanjaykarthicks1226]

These sidekick strategies are a must- know tactics to drill efficiently Also Evans is good in sparring and is such an eye candy 🤩

[@s.m.a111]

Thanks for the Tips Shane

[@oscarestrada6276]

Thanks for the knowledge brother! 🙏

[@seanliles5103]

💯% concentration💯% discipline 💯%speed 💯%awesome

[@davidfindley1588]

Good stuff man keep em coming.

[@CwGuitar01]

Points of importance for a more powerful sidekick also. Try and keep your back heel on the floor as much as possible to be more enforced when the kick is landing. Try and twist the hips in also not just the leg extension as it’ll add more speed and just more power. Watch how joe rogan throws a side kick. Make sure the knee is high when chambering, if it’s too low you probably have to over turn your hips to get height and its more like a bad back kick.

[@eriklindkvist7247]

Great video! Thanks!

[@jimchilson8433]

Great video. Side kick is on my bucket list.

[@craigparrott828]

You make that head height kick look so easy. Great video

[@m-cmm1164]

Really excited bout this one thank you

[@Rackiom]

Great video! Do you have another video explaining how to improve the hips flexibility? Love your videos

[@R2Rj204]

Me and my long legged self love some dirty dartin, dangling side kicks. Love the video, thanks for posting!!!

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

This is my favorite kick.

[@RobertCruzDiplACVR]

wow!! excellent! thanks for sharing!!!!

[@finlomacdonald7739]

your sidekicks are so clean man you should post more sparring videos

[@lastrosenfeld]

Man, your sidekicks are so clean makes me realize I got to be a lot tighter with my sidekicks.

[@RageNg]

Yay! Great video. We are going to be seeing more sidekicks in MMA. Shout-out to Evan! He did GREAT at the Tryouts!

[@evancarr]

Rage Ng ill be back up soon! you’ll see some sidekicks out of me for sure 👀

[@fighttips]

Thanks for having us out, coach! I see those Blackhouse guys throwing side kicks, that's how I know they work 😉 Evan crushed it, and he appreciates the opportunities ahead 🙏

[@darktriad715]

Shane the best

[@ZENIGMATV]

I’ve landed sidekicks in three fights and practice it as much or more than round kicks. However I’m starting to have hip issues so not sure how to adjust. Good stuff Shane.

[@Twobarpsi]

Great great video!

[@rockyroadmagic4152]

Thanks, this will help me a lot in sparriv

[@gqloc6768]

Great video! Your video sure is what you advertised it as.

[@keepmoving1185]

Great control sir!

[@titomedina7658]

Great Side kick info 👍🏼

[@JeffreyDonovan1990]

Thanks Shane!

[@connorlilley2577]

Hey Shane, I'm a big follower of yours and use your tactics when I train (Muay Thai), I like you have a Taekwondo background but I'm a very tall fighter and try to cover and control distance could you do a video on controlling and using distance in sparring/ fighting thanks brother 👊

[@Sirenity01]

Shane too nice!

[@jezzahawkes5218]

Jab to sidekick Bill Wallace was a goat at this technique

[@JoaquinArguelles]

Thank you very much.

[@markflavell5782]

Giving away all my tkd secrets lol. Luv your work matey:)

[@xavieraltori5428]

I like the standing tall concept is something I haven't though of, but something I like to do and something that has been thought to me is to give it a little of shoulder, so instead of looking with your body straight you are looking over your shoulder when kicking. I feel that it gives more power to the kick wich can very in use I think

[@bustr]

Your technique is great. Option number two after a roundhouse is actually a back kick though since you are driving with your hip rather than quad.

[@annonymousperson5379]

Thanks bro ,not standing tall while I'm kicking was my only fault in my spinning back kick and side kick.Now I can work on that.💪

[@stahinjakrackovic2087]

Im still bending while side kicking and it is stronget then when stay tall.

[@Ninja0608]

I love using the sidekick so i am so happy to see a video about this.

[@houseofkungfu2543]

Your going to get k.o'd if you try that. Trust me

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

@@houseofkungfu2543 Trust you? What reason does anyone have to trust you?

[@houseofkungfu2543]

@@reservoirfrogs2177 if you follow this mans instructions your going to get knocked out. First, he doesnt turn the hips, second, if you hold your head up in the air,someones going to smother you, and punch u in the face, third, if you chamber like that, thats TELEGRAPHING, which will also get you k.o'd, 4th, he only uses his leg to side kick and doesnt incorporate the whole body. This mans sode kick has 0 power because of his lack of coordination. And lastly YOU SHOULD lean you body back because you're out of range for a counter. If you incorporate the WHOLE body, you CAN lean back. Again if you follow this mans instructions, you'll get k.o'd.

[@houseofkungfu2543]

@@reservoirfrogs2177 i am black belt in Taekwondo, shotokan karate,and Shaolin Kungfu also of that helps. Bro i am trying to save you from seriously be hurt in a real situation. We do you think Steven Wonderboy Thompson who uses that type of side kick, go k.o'd by Tyron Woodly?

[@kishanjangde1270]

Awesome tips

[@lucalin1577]

thanks shane

[@markgiles5426]

Pretty cool sir well laid out thank you

[@joaoguilhermebastos519]

I don't know what you do but you displayed some really good Taekwondo.

[@alessandrocostacoutinho7745]

Shane, what about a video on post fight/sparring recovery?

[@jefferymelvin1140]

I’ve learned so much

[@casparbosch5615]

Could you do a video on the front leg roundhouse without switching?

[@yarinel3251]

That is a clean side kick

[@abhishekpednekar8468]

excellent

[@CarlJohnson-wb3bx]

Hey Shane, I am following alot of your tips and advices but I stil have a question unanswered: What is your opinion and maybe experience on doing cardio (e.g. running/jumprope) with wheights on your body (e.g. wheigted vest) for increasing stamina. Speaking of 5-10%(max) of your own bodyweight. @fightTIPS

[@championmartialartspa7593]

Great video, great form. But I disagree about the side kick to the leg not hyperextending the knee. If you hit the quadracept it may or may not, but to the knee it most definitely will. I used it a lot when I bounced in some really bad bars, and it most definitely hyperextend the knee. Also I think there have been "documented" examples in MMA fights.

[@fucu41]

A 6:50 switch kick to the lead leg side kick....ytf didnt i think of that.genius shane

[@kishanjangde1270]

Thank you so much this fight share me

[@mafira1987]

Thanks for The video also how do you defend against a side kick to the head

[@BeReadySelfDefense]

I love the kick recovery version. Works so often even tho #sidekicksdontwork

[@prajwolsubedi2109]

Awesome

[@IlyasIlyas-ri6ds]

Good moving

[@pangopod2969]

I personnaly love the shuffle side kick, it's like a charge and it's really good against a opponent which had is back to a wall. He knows but he's expexting front and push kicks so you're to far from to him to do that and BOOM ! 😁

[@7honeybadger28]

I want to spar with you so bad😂 like you’re on a different level but it be a dope learning experience

[@Hoebo123]

When are the fighttips gloves gonna get restocked

[@richthegifted3428]

How does your technique look so perfect

[@BettyWyteMMA]

Just tried this and realized I need to stretch A LOT!

[@casbot71]

Video suggestion: A demo of all the illegal kicks. Those that are completely illegal and have always been so, those that have been made illegal due to bad incidents, and those that are legal (but like the above the knee sidekick) are "controversial". It would help keep the _no no_ list in mind.

[@patricksymo3816]

cant wait to land this side kick in sparrinv

[@houseofkungfu2543]

Dude if you do that side kick the way he's teaching you, you're going to get k.o'd

[@edgar22452]

@@houseofkungfu2543 How? The sidekick is very effective.

[@houseofkungfu2543]

@@edgar22452 First, he doesnt turn the hips, second, if you hold your head up in the air,someones going to smother you, and punch u in the face, third, if you chamber like that, thats TELEGRAPHING, which will also get you k.o'd, 4th, he only uses his leg to side kick and doesnt incorporate the whole body. This mans sode kick has 0 power because of his lack of coordination. And lastly YOU SHOULD lean you body back because you're out of range for a counter. If you incorporate the WHOLE body, you CAN lean back. Again if you follow this mans instructions, you'll get k.o'd

[@edgar22452]

@@houseofkungfu2543 i don't throw my sidekick like this 1st of all. 2nd when i throw my sidekick i always lean my body away from my target. So i guess i won't be getting ko'd anytime soon.

[@cjpearce1407]

@@houseofkungfu2543 just watch wonderboy

[@Gauntlets]

When u said “Flamingo” I thought of Hwoarang! Just sayin’!

[@Gauntlets]

Nick Diaz LOL! I face muthafukkas in 7 who stand in dat stance an’ spam back kicks! It’s moderately annoying!

[@xxxrnfxxx]

I flinched with him at 2:26😂

[@christianredmonddales6400]

can you make a video only about the diamond step

[@aztecgladiator13]

Nice do a how to land Front Kick in Sparing

[@titomedina7658]

I have a question about how to attack or defend on this scenario southpaw lead hand right grabbing orthodox lead hand how would the orthodox fighter should do ? And thanks for the side kick video 👍🏼

[@alekswanson7309]

Wouldn't it be preferred to target the knee when you're defending yourself? I mean its a sensitive joint, is it better to go higher or straight for the knee?

[@Meatisfood]

I like to use 2nd as a set up.

[@mateocortesduarte9936]

The sidekick is quicker if when you lift youre foot you keep it paralel to the ground I could send you a video if you want it to, there are also diferent tipes of sidekick. Love your work

[@raydrakan3900]

Good vrey good kabtn

[@raynin96]

Sparrinv tips from Phteven

[@pangopod2969]

Is it effectiv to aim for the torso ? Like on the solar plexus ?

[@jordanhayr8127]

Yo can you do more vids on fighting techniques for tall people?

[@willhughes6205]

surely techniques on fighting taller people??

[@maelpayet5935]

Hey Shane, can you make a video about using muscle elasticity recoil to throw power punches like GGG does ? (Sorry for my english correct me if I do mistakes, I'm a french subscriber)

[@carlosbarraza4524]

Hey man perfect English