7 Ways to Land the Side Kick in Sparring

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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-WonDo]

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

[@bananananana6205]

or shout "OOEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!"

[@waterlegend72]

Wonderboy has some fantastic side kicks off the lead leg

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@kobeborce-quon1345]

Really digging the obi wan look

[@beetlejuice3925]

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

[@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

[@eliasschneeberger1337]

@This is BAXTER 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

[@eliasschneeberger1337]

@@aebersoldbjj No it's not. It is a backkick starting in the other stance.

[@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.

[@samed9125]

3:03 Jon Jones disagrees.

[@funpluc7809]

only ogs remember sparrinv

[@ballons11]

What's sparrinv??

[@jummychu2977]

@@ballons11 a typo when this vid was uploaded

[@funpluc7809]

Jummy Chu ya

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!!

[@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 🙏

[@kevinh1610]

Such quality explanations. So good.

[@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.

[@sanjaykarthicks1226]

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

[@seanliles5103]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@lastrosenfeld]

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

[@ShayanKhan-sn3zl]

Now my mom ain't seeing ma kick.

[@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

[@shivanshujain6102]

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

[@Rackiom]

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

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

This is my favorite kick.

[@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

[@JeremyNoelJohnson]

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

[@jezzahawkes5218]

Jab to sidekick Bill Wallace was a goat at this technique

[@Wushutigercranekungfudragon]

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

[@jcataclisma]

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

[@ronaldson57]

Jab sidekick Backfist sidekick Jab cross sidekick Fake jab sidekick Jab lead teep kick sidekick Jab fake teep sidekick Jab hook cross sidekick Front kick jab sidekick Rear Oblique kick lead sidekick

[@jefflawrenceescabusa8870]

I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@finlomacdonald7739]

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

[@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 👊

[@darktriad715]

Shane the best

[@craigparrott828]

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

[@casparbosch5615]

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

[@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.

[@jimchilson8433]

Great video. Side kick is on my bucket list.

[@joaoguilhermebastos519]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@coddyalle6220]

Thank you for the videos ..great side kick techniques

[@R2Rj204]

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

[@oscarestrada6276]

Thanks for the knowledge brother! 🙏

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

My only counterargument for the pull at the beginning is that its defensive. You can still generate power and the pull back gets you out of range for a counter punch or kick to the face. You're not losing power when doing that.

[@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

[@rockyroadmagic4152]

Thanks, this will help me a lot in sparriv

[@Twobarpsi]

Great great video!

[@davidfindley1588]

Good stuff man keep em coming.

[@ajshiro3957]

Flamingo is my favorite taekwondo technique

[@nytrodralyg5268]

Wuuut my fave technique is the 360 pineapple

[@rocketcamel5049]

I like the tornado one

[@s.m.a111]

Thanks for the Tips Shane

[@alessandrocostacoutinho7745]

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

[@eriklindkvist7247]

Great video! Thanks!

[@gqloc6768]

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

[@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?

[@albertreyes9870]

How do you stop the Bridge Kick E-MACK 🥋🥋🥋.

[@yarinel3251]

That is a clean side kick

[@BettyWyteMMA]

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

[@tdogable]

I feel like lowering the torso actually increases power.. also keeps your head back from punches. Otherwise, why not just throw a front kick??

[@peaceonearth8693]

I noticed that you mentioned lowering the torso. Well if you lower yourself and it puts more downward press on your planted foot. You've given yourself a greater force to go against with your kicking leg. So, then your kicking leg can deliver more power. Example: How much power would your sidekick have if you were standing on ice? And, when you hit your target much of your power went into pushing your body back in a slide away from your opponent. Your target wouldn't feel much power delivered into them.

[@RobPapile]

You can lean back slightly but when you snap the kick out your base leg should angle forward. That drives the power forward. The sidekick is strong and can be better than a front kick if your stance is more narrow. Turning the heel up gets the glutes into the kick and makes it crazy strong.

[@markflavell5782]

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

[@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 ! 😁

[@m-cmm1164]

Really excited bout this one thank you

[@RobertCruzDiplACVR]

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

[@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!

[@titomedina7658]

Great Side kick info 👍🏼

[@GoodieRapper]

Throwing your torso back doesnt divide the energy in your body and take away from the kick it adds to the hip thrust if you do it fast and dont stay back to long adds more force to the first kick you were exolaining and doesnt take away from the force your leg generates as it extends plus it adds extra protection since your head is so far back

[@peaceonearth8693]

@Follow the howl Let's get into some deep thoughts man.. If a person is going to press against something, they need to brace themselves right? Push a refrigerator on your knees in slippery pants and push a fridge on your feet with rubber-soled shoes. So, the power comes from having your weight over your feet more (better bracing yourself), and being in a physical position to have your muscles work right. Basically I agree with you. Except this leaning over stuff isn't like a piston in a horizontal engine (boxer). It's about bracing in order for the power to have a base to press against. imho.

[@championmartialartspa7593]

Throwing your torso back throws you off of balance. Especially if you hit someone or something fairly solid

[@BeReadyFighting]

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

[@keepmoving1185]

Great control sir!

[@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

[@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

[@TherealSIRenity]

Shane too nice!

[@mafira1987]

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

[@JeffreyDonovan1990]

Thanks Shane!

[@markgiles5426]

Pretty cool sir well laid out thank you

[@isaacdebebe2224]

Can you make a video on good defense for boxing and Muay Thai because a lot of times people worry more on offense and don’t care about the punches landing on their heads; whereas good defense like Mike Tyson will make you a more efficient fighter

[@lucalin1577]

thanks shane

[@kishanjangde1270]

Awesome tips

[@warrenlukenaidu795]

I just realised shane would be the perfect casting choice to play marvels iron fist if they ever reboot it

[@JoaquinArguelles]

Thank you very much.

[@richthegifted3428]

How does your technique look so perfect

[@rosure7]

The last one to be sincere I'd probably just answer it by changing angle while giving a full power low kick with a high guard. Yeah I might take the hit on the body which could damage a lot and gass me but as long as I land it the other guy goes down since they're on one leg which is worth it on my opinion.

[@pangopod2969]

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

[@teeoh9192]

Serious question: If kicking is part of your self defense arsenal for daily life, how should you buy pants? "Athletic jeans" that stretch? Sizing? Any input from ANYONE on this thread, is appreciated. I do security for a living, by the way.

[@Hoebo123]

When are the fighttips gloves gonna get restocked

[@BinaryNinjasPOV]

What type of mat did you install in your garage gym?

[@rextetron]

Rogan teaches sidekick a little bit differently when it comes to generating power. According to him, the power comes from the twist of the torso, yet you said it's important to stand tall and this way the power is generated to the target. My experienceis that "twisting the torso" power is way better than standing tall type of power. It's not as fast though. Any comments Shane?

[@paulbadman8509]

rextetron imo this is like chambering vs opening hips up when roundhouse kicking - speed vs power.

[@peaceonearth8693]

Different styles of martial arts do it differently. If you're a really light weight person it's hard to be that heavy in place. So a hard sidekick that you throw might push you back. But if you lower yourself and twist your body, you're doing two things to build a force for the sidekick to press against, as a launching base. You might want to contemplate some physics. Newton's third law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

[@Meatisfood]

I like to use 2nd as a set up.

[@jordanhayr8127]

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

[@willhughes6205]

surely techniques on fighting taller people??

[@leonardopolato2634]

Could you please make a video on the hook kick ?

[@THIS---GUY]

Stephen Thompson has a great channel for technique to compliment this one for training and leerning techniques

[@musicaremcasa7628]

Just a fan, not a practitioner for a long time. Anyone know of a MMA fight with a flamingo stance K.O? Must be cool

[@alpgiray9118]

That would be *DAMN EPİC* m8

[@evancarr]

Jamie Faulding did it. i’m not sure who his opponent was but just look up Jamie Faulding sidekick