Thigh Kick vs Calf Kick

[@G36-999]

Small note, Bob is purely vertical unlike the lead leg in a fighting stance, where the calf is closer then the thigh, instead of directly above it. Changes the calf kick range when compared to your demo.

[@G36-999]

Bob is actually leaning forward a bit, so the torso/"thigh" is actually closer then the lower half/"calf" which changes the range even more

[@markmessi9020]

Great video. MMA shredded does both. He even does things like low kick into left hook into calf kick. The meta for landing this kick is going to be insane in 5 yrs

[@jackjones267]

Seeing as your in camp is there any chance we can get some training footage, always love seeing your padwork videos an stuff

[@Goofypikz]

Great technique! We were doing it back in the 80’s. I found it worked well after a lead punch fake, and leaning over to angle the kick slightly downward, aiming for the peak of the calf bulge. If you hit it right, you hit the nerve and it’s game over.

[@ehellsword2]

4:58 No Bob!

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

😂

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Great stuff Gabriel. The calf kicks are awesome in my opinion Gabriel. Thank you for covering the ways in which I can setup the calf kick. The first arms in front setup is amazing! Big thank you! 🥊

[@kingmatrix1345]

@5:16 Weidman vs Hall😮

[@dero5466]

What is better, inside or outside calf kick. Inside seems way easier to land in orthodox

[@gustavogoesgomes1863]

instructions unclear, I kicked a calf and now there's a bull running after me, help

[@cobyskrilla119]

I feel like people who routinely check low kicks, dont really have a problem with defending calf kicks. I only ever have to turn my shin into one, one time, to not really have to deal with them anymore generally. I feel like the reason theyre so effective in mma right now, is bc a lot of mma guys dont check kicks often. In fact, Ive heard of MMA gyms where they recommend NOT checking low kicks bc of the chance of hurting your partner.

[@Kagemusha08]

I suspect that lot of trainers haven't really mastered the art of having both exellent takedown defense while also being good enough/quick enough as a kickboxer to check kicks. It's why everyone who wants to get great at MMA standup needs to study Jose Aldo religiously: he's got arguably the GOAT TDD (Merab didn't get him down ONCE) and defends kicks with ease (see his fight against Pedro Munhoz).

[@rico14]

I think that’s part of it, but it’s also just to the stance. In mma you generally stand longer/lower compared to kickboxing/Muay Thai , because it’s easier to defend against takedowns and hands are more effective with little gloves. You’re also right though most mma fighters lack certain striking fundamentals. Whether that be nonexistent jab or ability to check kicks.

[@Robert399]

It might just be a difference of practice but I'm surprised how rarely MMA fighters throw calf kicks off combos (the way kickboxers do all the time with thigh kicks)

[@DonzAutoDetail]

Yeah I notice MMA fighters use it more like a jab

[@JakobM]

I’m new to mma (coming from boxing) and jumped right into mma sparring and trying to learn through jumping into the deep end, I don’t think people at the mma gym got the memo you said as I went to a sparring class and everyone was blasting high power calve kicks and I couldn’t put weight on my left leg for about a week

[@issacTT]

Obviously the mma guys are a bunch of assholes

[@rico14]

Respect! Did you train any grappling too, or only boxing.

[@JakobM]

@ no sir haha only grappling I’ve done is the bit of mma focused grappling I’ve done at this new gym

[@PazCristo]

For self-defense and fighting zombies, thigh kick or calf kick?

[@BoeserWolf1977]

Hmm, I think for the amateur level, the chances of just hitting shin on shin is pretty high and has a low risk to reward ratio. Maybe as a counter when your opponent turns the foot for a kick and then hitting from the inside - if you are that quick...

[@louisjbyrne9470]

Hi Gabriel. Have you heard of the ecological approach? I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

[@roadrunner5923]

I imagine a kick on the side of the knee is even worse than a calf kick. But when the oppent turns hils leg, your foot will be destroyed. .

[@sampletext001]

Pereira bends his base leg while throwing the calf kick, gaining range

[@Roamingronald]

Gabe u should challenge Jake Paul to a kickboxing match..lol

[@raccoonmyroom6861]

Thanks! I've been looking for a good breakdown on this.

[@lettebox3457]

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