High Kicking Mastery | Techniques, Training, & Execution

In this video I address the topic of maintaining form and power while kicking high.
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[@grantstevensma]

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[@yewknight]

I definitely want the strength and flexibility videos. I am getting back into training after about ten years off and know the technique well, but recovering strength and flexibility has been really difficult so far.

[@MrCloudstrife17307]

Same here.

[@chris8691]

Great video man would definitely like to see you talk about the strength / flexibility required for high dynamic flashy kicks

[@WarriorEsoteric]

He has

[@chris8691]

@@WarriorEsoteric i know he has but I meant like a updated version

[@AlexSina]

Another vote for the strength and flexibility videos. I learned the hard way how different it is throwing kicks against resistance trying some the tricking style kicks on a heavy bag. I've been trying to get my lead hook kick up to par with my rear leg hook kick. Also working on developing the fluidity and whipping/snappiness you've covered in recent videos. Keep up the great work!

[@grantstevensma]

Thanks Alex

[@tonyt1551]

That short fight with Bob Wall you clipped from Return of the Dragon is my favorite Bruce Lee fight. I just love that sequence

[@Ermude10]

Nice! Would love to see another video on strength and flexibility as well!

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Thanks again for your clarity in how to master the High Kick. Looking forward to any additional training that can help regarding this subject. Have a Good One Grant :)

[@Raphi.z]

Flexibility video for kicking wold be awesome!

[@user-kp6ph7yo9i]

I love the thoroughness and progressive training that you incorporate into your teaching. That really helps a lot. It’s really helpful. And please do cover both the strength and flexibility aspects of higher kicking. Thank you so much.

[@grantstevensma]

Thank you I'm glad you found it valuable

[@renes.schwaiger]

Hi Grant Your tutorials and contant is gold. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It helps a lot

[@godhs4467]

Really need next video on tricking and stuff 🌸

[@AnIdiotOnline]

this is great man, seriously, the way you're explaining this is resonating like a lightbulb moment

[@GIO-463]

Your content is incredible, greetings from Mexico.

[@grantstevensma]

Thank you

[@user-jd1oi4yt1k]

Throw kicks by stepping and pilot your leg and go back in your stance that’s the right thing more faster and more power and more enatnce like a blade

[@MartialArtsViking]

Great explanation my friend💪🥋

[@yetanotheryoutuber4271]

Yes, want more thanks

[@yoluigi]

Wow amazing video!

[@kickinincrocs]

Love how you focused on strength AND flexibility, so many people think you just have to stretch and stretch and stretch. The kick may go high, but without power, it just looks pretty. Love this type of content, keep it coming sir!

[@grantstevensma]

I wouldn't call it pretty when it's like that haha

[@NellyCRFC]

This info is class mate 👏

[@Eternallloop]

great video! 🥋✔️

[@FihasiaTshirtStore]

More on this please 🙏

[@christopherjones7023]

holy frick it WORKS! thanks a ton man.

[@grantstevensma]

My man 💯

[@yakshadalaster305]

Another big bang of informations..thank you for this treasure of knowledge grant .. Definitely would love to see the strength and flexibility vids too. ..personally one issue that i can't avoid regularly for some reason is that even when i deliver a side oundhouse kick nice and good The "rechambe" never happens correctly...my leg just drives my whole body toward the kicking direction and i end up needing to do a 360 twist with my whole body to be back at my starting point...

[@grantstevensma]

I suspect this because your center of gravity isn't right over your standing leg, hence the lack of control. You want to get it so you can still assert force forwards, but in a manner where it doesn't take you off balance after you've done that

[@yakshadalaster305]

Tnx for always taking time to reply man...definitely will see about that.

[@rynoerasmus7869]

Great vid, Thank you! Cover strength next if able?

[@akhilraj3194]

Will you please upload some follow along videos for beginners. It would be great help for too many people who try to improve them self

[@grantstevensma]

Good idea man, what kind of thing would you like to see? The issue with this type of video is there isn't really a way to create a follow along type routine for it as it's more a talk about biomechanics and understanding the technique

[@akhilraj3194]

@@grantstevensma kicks with some foot work, hit for endurance etc

[@WarriorEsoteric]

Thank you for sharing your Methods Grant, I appreciate that you are so incredibly skilled and you essentially stand alone your training and development, I respect that approach very much, most people try to push the idea you have to train in a school atmosphere, been there , and I disagree

[@grantstevensma]

Thank you man! Schools can be good if you're just beginning, but the real progression occurs outside of that

[@HatianHurricane]

I've only heard people say that you shouldn't use high kicks in a street fight. As far as competition or combat sports, if you're a skillful kicker, of course high kicks can be very effective. Great video btw.

[@grantstevensma]

Facts! I agree wholeheartedly

[@WarriorEsoteric]

On the topic of flexibility, static flexibility for kicking is incredibly overrated and I am glad you are pointing this out, i was able to do the splits no problem in my younger years but as I got older my static flexibility declined but i was still very capable of performing my high kicks with power and precision, which caused me to draw the conclusion that yes you need flexibility, but more dynamic flexibility then anything, mixed with technique, alignment, and posture, I have known so many people who are insanely flexible but have very weak kicking abilities, no snap, no speed or power, they are like spaghetti noodles flinging around all floppy

[@grantstevensma]

Couldn't agree more with the spaghetti noodle kicks lmao! I mention something about this in my new video actually. And YES! Dynamic flexibility is far more important, mixed with those other things. It's quite rare to find someone with that level of understanding actually. Kudos for that!

[@_the_Necromancer]

💯🔥🌪️

[@PassionateSpirit88]

Suggestion: study and show us some Wonderboy Stephen Thompson kicking techniques.

[@javiers4173]

Thank You Grant. It's always a good day for me when You upload a new video. If I may ask, I would like to ask You three things. Do You follow a special routine for your abs? I imagine that for a striker is really important to have that area strong. Another question I have is, I do shadowboxing with some frecuency but I ended up getting horrible headaches. Is that normal? And lastly, what do You think about isometrics to develop strenght? Thank You very much. Love your videos!

[@grantstevensma]

I don't do anything for abs other than striking (which uses the whole core), and aside to that I just do those types of exercises I demonstrated in the stamina video I recently uploaded, they are full body exercises but utilise a lot of core in order to hold the body in an integral position for the movements, so you could say it's incidental training. If I were to do some, I would do gymnastic hollow body training. I'm not sure about the headaches man, are you ensuring you're hydrated and breathing properly? Remain relaxed always! It depends, what type of strength you're wishing to develop in that. For things like grip strength, then yes. But, if it's punching power specifically, it may do but there are better methods in my opinion.

[@javiers4173]

​@@grantstevensmathank you Grant. It seems I should drink more water hahah

[@dpaikkos]

Good video. I've been working hard on my kicks for a while now. My flexibility has improved but I'm not seeing much improvement in my kicks, they're about chest height max and seem slow. So I'll mediate on your points and see if I can bring them into my practice.

[@grantstevensma]

That's great man, let me know how it goes.

[@amthedarknight]

Nice garden

[@danceswithrats]

I was surprised Wonderboy could not do the splits but he is the best kicker in the UFC

[@user-jz2dl9ci1g]

Great tutorial - thanks. Any tips for high kicks off the weaker leg?

[@christopherjones7023]

THIS. I too wish to know how to kick high with my lead/weak leg.

[@grantstevensma]

Thanks, not exciting but practice it doubly as much as the good leg

[@user-jz2dl9ci1g]

@@grantstevensma Thanks for your response as it is very helpful tip. My Left is good and high, my right is good for stomach height with power. It would be helpful to be equally good with both legs in order to take advantage of any openings. Thanks again

[@Sylar42]

I really enjoyed watching this video mate. I do have a question. Not trained properly in 5/6 years since eldest daughter has been born. What would you say is the safest way to re-introduce dynamic flexibility, tension hold kicks, speed/power for us elder gens. Also what frequency per week is best to train initially to see improvements

[@grantstevensma]

Hey Richard, it's been time! I think it would be to begin training in a really relaxed manner. All you really need is dynamic flexibility and general mobility. Just ensure before training the techniques you've done quite a bit of dynamic stretching (leg swings) and are relatively at your full range motion. Because you have prior experience then that muscle memory will still exist. If you want to see progression fast, I would suggest just doing a little each day and not pushing too hard. Don't view it as a workout, but skill acquisition. Consistency will take you way further than big heavy sessions every now and then. You can learn more about my approach to this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpmVdnWCr8eIhqM

[@charlesamstutz6636]

Also can you do a video on pressure on the knee when kicking .. it might be pivot related. But i think maybe flexibility and torque on the knee . But i feel that even in some stretches. Also i can chamber my knee waist level but still have a low kick!! Thanks. I know there is a lot here

[@grantstevensma]

I haven't experienced what you're talking about regarding the knee, but I suspect it's because there's too much resistance/friction between your pivoting foot and the floor which is causing pressure on the knee. Work on that hop pivot I talk about in here so there's no resistance. In terms of the chamber/kicking height. If you wait too long in the chamber before getting the kick done, it doesn't make a difference because the energy has been lost. You need to create a stable structure in your body for the energy to flow into, but it also has to happen in time as well, or it will not work - Practice and be persistent! 💪

[@sackatarus]

Those strength and flexibility videos would be awesome

[@megamanx766]

I think also having a really strong core helps with high kicks. Recently, I have been focused on strengthening my core and somehow the high kicks I performed improved significantly, I suck at them btw.

[@flyingfox09]

You have any thoughts on other roundhouse techniques like muay thai, or hapkido? I always thought the taekwondo roundhouse was the best because of it's speed and more linear appearance from head on, making it less telegraphed, but the more baseball bat muay thai style of kicking seem to be heavily favoured in MMA.

[@grantstevensma]

Yeah man! I have thought about this a lot. I don't see my kicking style as strictly TKD, I see it as a blend of TKD and MT. It's a little different. I believe it's favoured in MMA, mainly because it's an easier entry point for people to learn. It's less technical and therefore more immediately applicable for beginners. This is especially the case as in MMA there are so many disciplines to learn and so time allocation is also a factor. I think MT probably gives more bang for buck initially as there's less development time needed.

[@giraffeorganic]

You know why people say these "flashy" kicks don't work irl? Because they don't even know how to perform one lmfao

[@grantstevensma]

Hahah finally someone who see's it!

[@ZEROPHILOSOPHYS]

Love your videos

[@grantstevensma]

Thank you bro

[@traditionaltaekwondoramblings]

Strength and flexibility please 🙏

[@HaoPK]

yo how dya pivot hips around for c9, I'm guessing you hold the rotation until your hips are in the right place done ggs?

[@grantstevensma]

I never actually did cheat 9 in a really turned over position, because it can knock off the alignment of the spin. If you watch most people really good at cheat 9, they tend to have their hips at about a 45 degree angle in between classic crescent kicking position, and fully turned over.

[@charlesamstutz6636]

Hi. I also would like to see the strength and flexibility videos

[@angelmedinanajera216]

I vote for flexibility video

[@ProdigiousReturn]

Good info but footage is way too quick when showing technique. Try to slow it done when explaining

[@grantstevensma]

Two thirds of the video is a step by step Instruction. Did you comment before watching that part of the video?

[@ProdigiousReturn]

@@grantstevensmanope watched it all. Just a suggestion for future content. Comparing it to other ma channels like Gabriel varga and jka gardener etc. you got good info but just need to slow it down more.

[@alexkickboxingadcock8550]

Thank you for your video as a kickboxer been training for 20 years i was wondering what mairtal art you train as you have extremely good knowledge and incredible skill to😊

[@grantstevensma]

Thanks brother. It's a mix of many different things tbh, not any one style. In my recent Q&A's I have answered more about this so you can check those out for more info

[@kiyomiheinrich2147]

footwork...run in to jam your kicks w wing Chun. Been punching tires forever. No high kicks...liver kick or heart piercing kick or knee groin .. jump up on a tree ,grab that bark,holding ..squeezing,very effective. Now, chase squirrel!! also helps, clawing or gripping. i also grab ankle and hold it in front of me to do one leg squats. Put towels behind my bathroom door to bounce the door back towards me, as i do finger strikes. Combat baby!! then run an obstacle course i made...up and over walls, you know, so big guys cant do it ,and i can get away, Jacky Chan style. Learn to fight four....so when surrounded you have a chance. clap your hands together on a tire for 3 months... then you can pop a human head like a watermelon...though i truly do not want to hurt people...just thugs. ankle and wrist weights, are also helpful .watch equilibrium the movie ....now train like that w two 40 Cals hand guns...VERY CAREFULLY!! throw every type of blade or shuriken. Till its second nature!!! now REST!!!! REST!!! DIET!! DIET!!! FAST!! FAST!!! fasting is awesome!! I'm 64 in June!!! still look the same ,just grey hair...still train the same ...300 punches most days...a few hundred kicks throughout the day. No drugs...no booze(this steals testosterone!!) no pharma!! no SHOTS!!!! never had a doctor!!! no wraps when I punch!. Tires or home made dummy... shadow box and mitt work at night ,if i can get the wife to hold then. HÀ! my only thing is a little high grade home grown ...3 puffs, that's it...then a kung fu movie...and I'm off!!! cant sit still!!! breathing exercises to keep the lungs working!! excellent job young man!!!! read a little bible for balance!!! CHRIST, (not human Christian hypocrites ), is the only WAY!!! we are GODS children thru CHRIST!!! no yoga voo doo ,or any Hollywood, Disney magic GARBAGE!!! they are a trap!!! GOD is my father...WHAT POWER!!!!! READ and pray in JESUS name!! dont follow the world!! later