Muay Thai Kicks

Kevin "Conan" Bankens demonstrates the Muay Thai kick.

[@Bankens1]

@kobejunior Thank you Kobe Jr., In order to kick higher you must #1 increase your flexability. #2 You must have proper footing and leverage. #3 You must train often enough to have muscle memory. Keep training my friend, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@EllasGuitarist]

for sum reason you remind me of brock lesnar, must be the build lol

[@Rnav4712]

Really informative. Thanks so much. I spent a little time at a training camp in Phuket Thailand and would only add that you should stay up on the ball of the cigarette foot. The heal doesn't touch the ground until the leg returns. If you look at most Thai fighters from Thailand, they are really high up on the ball when they make contact. Just turning your lead foot 45 degrees let's you to turn your hips only part of the way. When you practice in the air, spin 360 degrees high on the ball.

[@jadeezy21]

Mr. Bankens I've got to say, you are an excellent instructor. Watching your videos gives me great ideas and does wonders for my teaching skills. This is one of the best instructionals on Thai Kicks that anybody will find anywhere.

[@jjooeegg1]

You are a very good instructor . A natural teacher. Thanks

[@Shuukyou]

this guys huge

[@SuRfGaMeAction]

youre the best master ever

[@bunnostv]

Really nice video, good way of getting the basic points across. thanks Kevin- keep em coming

[@onderbroek88]

This is genuinely a very good instruction. And with a very good defense technique in the end. The elbow thing is brilliant. Many thanks for that!

[@faYte0607]

Thanks for the demonstration Kevin!

[@AResoundingYes]

Thanks for explaining the difference between the cutting kick and the swivel kick. I was under the impression leg kicks were supposed to have a downward trajectory (swing out and down), but upward feels much faster and more powerful.

[@mochoowo]

M'kay :)

[@Bankens1]

@shay080606 Thank you Shay, I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Kevin "Conan"Bankens

[@army7221]

Thank you so much, I have never found a Muay Thai kick video youtube that explains it as well as this.

[@elvietnamito]

Thanks Kevin, I found what I was looking for. Cheers!

[@Bankens1]

The pivot is for max power. Unless you are doing a cutting kick. I have had 22 Muay Thai fights I have finished 11 of them with Tko's from leg kicks, 4 with head kicks, We are on the same page though. Keep pressing on my friends, keep training, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@ofwbaker]

great video man, really enjoyed it and it was really informative :D

[@emkplayboy6]

Thanks for the video Bankens!

[@AlekAEMCRaven]

Great Video, sir. That "Head protection" tip it´s very important for me, thanks a lot. Peace, and greatings from Venezuela (Y). Keep in touch.

[@ThrasherDge]

Wonderful video, sir, thank you very much!

[@DjRodimusPrimeXyZ]

excellent vid & gr8 advice thats so true lol makes alot of sense, definitely incorporating this in my regiments keep up the good work

[@Bankens1]

@K1llaBinG thank you so much I always appreciate the responses I get!

[@Bankens1]

Thank you very much. Stay in touch. Conan

[@bytefu]

Thanks for good explanation. Your "scared" facial expression is priceless :D

[@Bankens1]

@AirLockBelsen Thank you my friend, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@welovewarriorcatswehavefun]

Thanks for the video, I just started going to a Muay Thai studio and was having difficulty understanding the pivot until I saw this

[@validcode]

Thanks you very much.

[@Durablefullfillment]

Thank you for the video. Very nice

[@Bankens1]

@wutangson1 Thank you. Kevin"Conan"Bankens

[@Bankens1]

@aaronnem19888 Thank you for asking my friend. A fight is very unpredictable. You must train for any type of attack. E.g if an attacker is running in at you the last thing you want to do is a round kick. Because he will push right through it. You need to use straight shots and your foot work to stop him or get out of the way. if an opponent is trying to bate you in then yes a jab cross then low kick combo will be very effective. You must train the body and mind to respond to reaction principles

[@SidneyTurnerMedia]

great vid man! i do wing chun but love doing these kicks for cardio and basic coordination (although I suck at them) will use this vid as a reference :D

[@s10023390]

very good instruction! thank you Sir

[@Idrisz699]

Outstanding video i tried the feet turn and it improved my kicking alot, how can i kick higher though is it just a matter of stretching everyday. thanks again for uploading the video more videos ur awesome i wish i could kick like u :)

[@michaelhomie]

yo man, great video. just wanted to ask how much do those punching bags cost ?

[@TLip1980]

Good info thanks dude!!!

[@Pavee1987]

nice demonstration

[@Bankens1]

@tommyd9388 Appreciate the feedback, thank you! Keep checking back I am working on some more videos right now. Conan

[@Bankens1]

@ebmasdan92 Thank you very much 92. Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@Bankens1]

@TOWinkworthIpswich You have to set it up. Thank you

[@ItsActionMan]

That's an interesting way to guard, with your elbow across your face when you kick. I've never seen that before. It sort of seems like that would cut your vision off for a while, though.

[@ff1898]

very good video

[@Bankens1]

@ayyjaaybeejaay You must always set up the pivot, Thank you my friend, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@EGPDLP]

Thanks!

[@Bankens1]

Jeffo you rock.

[@Fireskull210]

Verry big thx that excercise just dont stop your great work you are best teacher what i ever seen

[@Bankens1]

@ShinobiBell09 Thank you all so much for the support!

[@FerDensetsu]

Bar fight background music lol

[@BRUTALIDADFULL]

NICE VIDEO. FELICIADES .

[@GeorgeOu]

When I first started kicking heavy bags and studying K1 fights, I always thought that the horizontal traveling shin was superior and that people who throw the leg straight up at a diagonal were doing it wrong. Once I started sparring against a live target who isn't just standing there waiting for me to cut him down, I realized that you do in fact need to utilize the straighter round house or what the TKD guys call a round kick. Power isn't as nasty, but gets the shin there fast and still hurts

[@K1llaBinG]

Nice technique,

[@aldezmail]

NIce

[@xxOMAR313xx]

i need learn some muay thai. Any suggestion's? i cant find a Muai thai or Kick boxing gym in my area.

[@Bankens1]

@kelics Kelics, Whoever said not to kick to the head???? This is a demo of how to kick. Where you place the kick is up to you. Have a great day. Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@SLiCodex]

First Great video showing how u actually use ur hips !

[@moonerjamerson]

where do you get those dummies and how much is it

[@psychowithasmile]

@Bankens1 nicely put my friend.... nicely put... personally i would only use head kicks wen i see the opponent tired... wen a fight is "fresh" the opponent's senses are at his peak .. he can easily and quickly bob and weave and escape the head kick!!!

[@JeffTRexBankens]

Hey dude, just got your comments on my youtube videos. Thanks dude, Love you to!! You look like you've trimmed down.... Lookin GOOD!! Jeffo

[@Bankens1]

@moonerjamerson It depends, they can be pretty spendy, search the net, maybe Amazon, the dummy is called Bob. lol

[@chrisperu28]

Clear as water. First video that i see that i watch that guy know what he is explaning. Keep the good work up mate!

[@shay080606]

Thanks for the upload, Mr. B. Found the advice on protecting the head really useful. Not sure my sifu will agree but if I ever have to use it, it feels really comfortable.Gonna watch the rest now

[@Bankens1]

@Glenyboy007 Glad it was helpful to you, thanks for the feedback, its always appreciated. Keep at it! Thanks Brother! Conan

[@Bankens1]

@moonerjamerson Centry

[@Bankens1]

@ctg123321 Thank you

[@MrHydrogoon]

great video, very helpful.

[@devourerofbabies]

@kobejunior Just stretching and practice

[@psychowithasmile]

hey... i am 27 yrs old... ive been kickboxing for about 5yrs now and i cant seem to get a proper high kick, (roundhouse)... whenever i throw a high-kick it resembles that of the upward cutting motion, just like in the video... I always thought it was retarded and that I was doing the wrong thing. My mid and low, (leg) kicks are fine, (If you may... i use the put out the cigarette and rotate the hips method... lol)... I'm glad i watched this video... it helps a lot. Thanks!

[@Bankens1]

@michaelhomie Bout $350 Dollors. Thank you, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@ayrton997]

ok winner

[@Bankens1]

@AirLockBelsen Air lockbelson, You sould always do a hip stretch before you do a split stretch. You will find it much smoother and easier. Always warm up your legs first before stretching, Thank you much, Kevin"Conan" Bankens

[@Bankens1]

@StirpeRomana

[@ShinobiBell09]

nice moves mr. bankens, we love you, from heath kiki isabell and baby kenshin, c u soon.

[@henriquejiu2010]

@AndersonDiasxD , começa a treinar , rsrs

[@de23Emil]

mmmkay

[@boomhauer15]

got some zz top playin man thats whats up

[@thereecious]

The idea with the Right hand when you right kick is to swing it for more force... yes it does bring you back home too. Great video!

[@261tristhan]

@ringwr4ith just listen to your trainer. He knows what's best for you

[@riptornadoofsouls]

shin bones break things....that is all i needed to know thnx

[@Bankens1]

theobsession, Thank you for your comment. If you step out first you will telegraph your kick. Re-watch the video the power hand is down and back. The cigarette foot twist puts me on the balls of me foot automatically if I go for a head kick, But again thank you for the comment my friend. Conan

[@manoragas]

Omg, u are the biggest muaythai kicker i've ever seen lol

[@ebmasdan92]

its not ur skill i respect most about u man its ur character :) nice vid :)

[@TheZwinkychick]

kwul technique...!! ii use to do muay thai nd personaly i found keepiin ur leg straight with a little cockin ur leg is a bit more powerful than cocking ur leg nd briingiin it bak.... ii suppose then agaiin ii have long legs nd easiest for me....haa haa haa xxxxxx

[@Bankens1]

@PrsFenderJackson1980 If that works for you keep doing it my friend. This is just an explanation of a different approach. Keep up the good work my friend, Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@crestmob44]

if you take anything form this video, remember, shin bones break things XD

[@z00mzet]

Damn, man. This is so useful ;).

[@mccarthy86]

Dont expose your knee with kick like that, you'll be on the ground in no time. Make an opening FIRST, then you can attack, otherwise your just making an opening for them.

[@Bankens1]

@PLruNYC94 My 94 Friend, Try training both sides very often. At least 100 kick every 3 days. Dont kick as hard as you can, but kick slow and smooth. Your body will adapt to the balance problem better this way. Also at first try holding on to something and kick very slow and smooth. As you feel more comfortable pic up the speed and reps. Good luck to you. Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@ephasm]

decent enough video man. Turning your leg over a little too much which means you're connecting with the middle of the shin instead of the inside where the shin bone is. Push up onto the all of the foot more.

[@Sk8B0ardB0I]

i love what u said, "it doesn't matter what style u do u can still throw a thai kick" ur sounding a bit like bruce lee ^-^

[@NovakGoran]

mkay ?

[@84kule]

@electrobom axxaxxaxaxaxaaxaxa.....okay okay okay okay okay...xaxaxaxaxaaxxa

[@rusda2]

Thanks for your comment on my video friend. when i clicked over on your channel and saw you for the first time, I said "holy moly! that guy is BIG!" lol :) would you be my body guard when the pope's jesuits come after me? :D

[@AndersonDiasxD]

eu ia ficar com medo de brigar com um cara desses o_O

[@paddyoshea55]

should use makiwara, and practice more

[@Bankens1]

@StirpeRomana Mr. Stripe, You call me fat. Im not hard to find . Come on down to Santa Fe nm and I will show you fat. I workout harder in 1 day than you prob worked out your whole life. I've had more fights in my life than you've seen on t.v. Dont let the camera fool you my friend. Its always the watchers and not the doers with a smug comment. LOL Good luck to you Sally. Kevin "Conan" Bankens

[@shibuyagto]

Bof bof le tuto... sur la pointe des pieds pour un middle, faut se grandir.

[@J0RKAEV]

Conan the hillbilly

[@joaonboeemmy]

good kick but not absolutely kick .I wish to see you kick that with maximize power that ican told you what's i miss this video . สวัสดีครับ!!

[@Bankens1]

kelics, Why is it that every time you put a video out there to help people a keyboard fighter comes on and tells you what you are doing wrong. Kelics You go on every ones video and dog them. Please go bug some one else my little pesty unknown friend.

[@StirpeRomana]

too fat for muay thai