How To Calf Kick (PAINFUL)

Conor McGregor was defeated by this simple kick at UFC 257! Learn the low calf kick as performed by MMA fighters and UFC athletes. This kicking technique is originally from Okinawa - the birthplace of Karate, but is frequently used in Mixed Martial Arts too. The biomechanics are different from a regular low kick in many aspects, so pay attention to the details. You want the opponent to feel a jolt of pain when done right. This gives you the opportunity to combine striking combinations together with the calf kick in many interesting ways. Good luck! Visit www.karatebyjes... to learn more. #MMA #Karate #UFC

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for all comments! 🌟 Glad to hear you liked it. 😃 Visit my website to learn more: www.karatebyjesse.com 🥋

[@fatman7100]

Jesse, I am 41 years old and I happen to have arthritis on both side of my hips. What is your recommendation for the limitation on putting spins on the kicks?

[@RedRanger1]

Great that we see the good work of the Diamond Poirier 😊 continue good work..nice!

[@seizuakahoshi923]

Jesse : it's not something spectacular jumping flying dragon... Mcdojo : **sad mcdojo noise**

[@KARATEbyJesse]

😂😂😂

[@varanid9]

Jesse, I want your next video to be on the "Jumping Dragon Super Tiger Kick".

[@MateconMote]

I'm here after McGregor lost 🥋

[@Hns0099]

You'll do nuthin

[@ravinandank7809]

@@Hns0099 I got recommended after McGregor lost

[@fauruz8974]

And then mcgregor trilogy lost again wkkww

[@rjflores3800]

Me too, mine feels slightly more relevant

[@femboywholikestosuckdi1257]

HOSTIA PERO QUE EPICO

[@steebo7883]

It`s extremely painful if you strike the wrong part of your opponents leg like the blade of the shin but done correctly it is a devasting kick, a bit rough around the edges looking but very effective. Great video Sensei Enkamp, Respect !

[@zibtihaj3213]

Pls explain more , I mean that is my concern also …

[@blockmasterscott]

I’ve been hit by that kick. It does hurt like Hell.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

An unforgettable experience 😃

[@blockmasterscott]

@@KARATEbyJesse It is!

[@ice_wallow_come5449]

@@KARATEbyJesse can you give some exercises that improve kicking power?

[@x32i77]

Who came here after connor lost to dustin because of that kick 😃🖐️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Haha awesome!

[@fernandosulantay]

Can you put a link to that? :0

[@214warzone]

this is basically a Pressure Point strike. If you land about 5 of them in a MMA fight, one of them will probably do significant Damage. If there were no gloves, you could do more Pressure Point punches. If you're wearing shoes, you could do more Pressure Point kicks. But the MMA uniform makes many of these strikes less useful..

[@ravinandank7809]

Tell the truth u never came Algorithm bought u here

[@shellshockedbros4458]

@@ravinandank7809 ?? The algorithm? This video doesn't have enough views for that lmfao.

[@mvpmvp3861]

That upwards motion on the calf was something I never knew about before. The majority of my fights rely on calf kicks, so it's great to learn something new like this. Thank you!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! Good luck 👍

[@boutdatstrenuouslife9747]

Lol I got recommended this, after the conor/dustin fight

[@bshadrick]

Simple is so much more effective. Especially as we get older....thank you.

[@arjayyy7673]

lmfao im here after i read viral hit webtoon and I'm practicing this just incase some bullies come after me anyways ty!

[@yongmotoventure9430]

Kick to the Calf with the right timing and angle is devastating. I love you videos they are very informative! I am from Shinkyokushinkai Philippines. Osu!

[@Dogger1230]

I can attest it hurts like hell. I didn’t get kicked in the calf, but last week at class I pulled my right calf muscle. It was a sharp shooting pain that hurt beyond belief! I’m still limping from it. I imagine a full force kick to it would hurt way more than this pull

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Get well soon! 🙏

[@jabbahursty]

i was going to start this with "do you remember back in the 70s?" but then i remembered that not everyone is old anyway, back in the 70s, the sport of kickboxing was gaining some traction in the USA. there were many debates on rules, but everyone seemed to agree on banning leg kicks. the bottom line is that leg kicks mess you up and nearly no one has a clue on how to deal with them

[@lmz_0915]

lol I searched up a webtoon called (how to fight/viral hit ) and the main charcater Hobin is known for his calf kick and funny enough you showed up, keep up the good work

[@TechnologyUncovered-b1i]

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[@akrocuba]

Low kicks are where it's at for self defense, in my opinion. Great vid! This is what we teach our students also

[@MeinNameistCarlos]

MechanicalMartialArtist real self defence kicking stops at belly button height in my opinion. So I fully agree!

[@akrocuba]

@@MeinNameistCarlos Agree 100% High fancy kicks will get your wig split in a real fight

[@schinkenkeks7933]

I would rather say that belongs to mma. If you can kick like that. You can also run. And if it is self devenceit almost always comes to the ground

[@MeinNameistCarlos]

Schinkenkeks please explain your point to me. Maybe I don’t unterstand you, but my guess is that you said self defence is 10% boxing and 90% BJJ?

[@schinkenkeks7933]

@@MeinNameistCarlos ok there where some weird autocorrection in my last post. I did mean that these kicks dont look like you would fight for selfdefence, rather for sports. I mean yeah if its a street fight and you can stop your opponent from grappling it can be efective to hurt him there. But if i would have to defend myself i would do something different, because the leg hurts like hell, especially after time, but neither do you have the time in a serious situation nor will a hurt but not broke or distortion leg stop a aggressor.

[@o0hma770]

He must be the one who taught Ssamdog calf kick from the How To Fight newtube channel. Check it out guys, Hobin's a *BEAST* .

[@LittleSallieIsCoolerThanYou]

Bro I’m trying to learn the calf kick because of him 😭🧍🏻‍♀️

[@GFraga-dk2hq]

Got kicked last week exactly like that. I've been limping for over 5 days

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Oh no!! 😅😱🙏

[@timlinator]

Another great video. Now that we are mixed mode zoom/outdoor because of covid I am showing your videos to my students all the time. You are practically a Sensei at our dojo.

[@willfoster2635]

Brilliant move. This and the Sokoto Fumikomi to the knee are winners in a real fight. The knee/shin is possibly the most vulnerable part of the body that is difficult to defend.

[@cskok2097]

thank you, Jesse sensei!

[@51dodoc]

Very underrated kick, I remember Jeremy Stephens almost cutting Gilbert Melendez leg in two with calf kicks.

[@TaehunSeong.]

Link

[@slickx82]

Awesome job Jesse-San. Oliver has got to be the worlds best uke !

[@louisnel9765]

What took me so long to discover this channel?

[@Veloce2000]

Yes this is effective stuff many do not know. Everyone knows about kicking the knees & thighs but dis...is rare. Good advice Sensei & thank you!!!🙏

[@Veloce2000]

Appreciate your prompt reply❤ -Yes Okinawan Karate is pure martial art & deadly combat method. I call it "Pure Karate".

[@MahendraKumar-eq8dd]

Great example for the quote "KARATE IS SIMPLE AND VERY EFFECTIVE

[@youspriz1]

it also requires conditioned shins ..great tactic

[@BWater-yq3jx]

I like the round-kick/uppercut/hook combo - made a little sequence around that just a few weeks ago! 😁 👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It’s quite convenient eh? 😄

[@BWater-yq3jx]

@@KARATEbyJesse Yes, it feels very natural. 😎 🤙

[@freddiethomas9505]

I love simplicity made effective

[@NIRUPAM112]

Got a lesson from Conor .. gotta learn and strenghthen the calf 🔥

[@superbean8110]

My calves hurt just watching 😂definitely an effective technique

[@amitmukherjee1455]

awesome kick..

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

Osu Sensei Jesse, If you aim more to the side of the calf, you can strike the common/superficial fibular nerve, which controls dorsi flexion of the foot, if you strike it hard, you will cause their foot to lose that action and they will have a numb-ish (technical term) foot. it has happened to me and it's god-awful. Also see MIchael Chandler vs Brent Primus. It demonstrates the result of this kick superbly. Osu

[@EntombedToast70]

Hello Jesse, I practice various kung-fu's from China, India, and Japan. While I did reach a 3rd degree black belt I feel like my basics are slipping, what videos would you recommend going from white belt techniques to black belt, kind of like a class?

[@safdarkh786]

Once i accidently kicked my partner on his calf during kumite!. It wasnt too hard but it sure hurt him. He took revenge later in the kumite though!.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Oops 🙈

[@safdarkh786]

😅

[@therealfodder]

1:09 - is that blood on the floor...?! Sparring got a bit out of hand!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yeah, we always clean it up but sometimes we miss a spot 🙈

[@blockmasterscott]

Jesse Enkamp leave it there for advertisement! 😂😂😂😂

[@Breaker197]

My instructor likes to say that class doesn't begin until there's blood on the floor.

[@Thecommentmolester]

​@@Breaker197 based

[@johnubieta8857]

Excellent video, very clear and it can really be applied to all disciplines, especially real life fighting.

[@rodgermoore1321]

This kick looks like it would be a good application for the Uechi-ryu toe kick.

[@panchopirata5593]

Definitely, simpler is better! Simple, direct, effective all-around techniques are the best... Cheers, Jesse! 🙏🏻

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Exactly! 😄👍

[@Bleyk]

Nice thanks for helping people learn how defend themselves and getting me into karate

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear! 👍

[@britreed8038]

So, by repeated hits in that area, particularly in the outside region as described, can this incapacitate your opponents leg or is this used as a distraction?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Incapacitation

[@Librocubicularists]

An idea for "How to..." series. How to come back to the martial arts after ACL injury. I know some people that had this kind of injury and still practice karate but it was a looong journey for them 🤔

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Rehab, rehab, rehab 👍

[@Daldoang-y7x]

Bro made my day successful ❤

[@logik1677]

This is why Connor got shocked

[@BauKim]

Low kicks are great!

[@aurik94]

Good stuff, Jesse Sensei! As a uechi-ryu stylist, we would probably use the toes to strike with on that, but I can definitely see the value of it!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I learned this in Uechi-ryu originally

[@ghadas.r9483]

I'm trying to master this kick and train everyday but I'm using my left leg so how will that work?

[@Breaker197]

Yup. Okinawan foot tech. Good stuff. Been doing this for years.

[@slowcountryboy476]

Not so strange, it makes sense. I am accustomed to using the ball of the foot and using a cross-over footstep to get into position. I do like how you get an opponent to go round and round and then fake him out to deliver the kick. Just another tool for my tool box. I favor mixing in stuff from other arts to make my "point," pressure point. :) I favor using open hand when going to the opponents mug because it looks like a slap and does not LOOK so devasting especially when you push or draw back.

[@bruninsoushi]

I'm just here because I'm sad.

[@pogdawg1336]

Thank sensai now i wont injure myself.

[@benrechakiewicz3594]

Thats very cool thats a part of the body no one really thinks of. I like the uppercut straight after the inside calf kick.

[@repa8203]

Hope to see you fighting in karate combat

[@RedRanger1]

We all recognized now the great work of mr. Poirier..and The Karate Nerd.. wataaa!😎

[@sukotsutoCSSR]

K-1 legend Ernesto Hoost used to do these low front kicks at that angle, and he's very well known for being one of the best at throwing leg kicks

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yup, it truly works (and hurts!) 😄

[@Billski86itsallalie]

This kick does real damage when it hits properly one of the most underrated kicks for sure.. Can I be apart of your amazing family I think all of us could do with an amazing family like yours

[@dannytigrou6695]

It exists in traditional Karate ? Or it's just a modern Muay Thai /MMA technic ?

[@Thecommentmolester]

Yo, I did this to my bully at school, really effective he screamed and went on the floor but because it was the the leg my school went "Eh, just a minor leg injury" but it works SO well thanks Jesse!

[@justaregularguynamednoah1581]

In muay thai they tend to do this a lot so I actually kind of like seeing a karate version of it it's interesting and makes me look at karate a little differently.

[@kevinmcgrath127]

I trained in Shotokan karate in the 70’s ...and low leg kicks were hardly evident...many martial arts disciplines rushed to ‘rediscover’ these muay thai techniques after the UFC revealed what worked and what was finger painting

[@chocobom110801]

Very effective kick although also very easilly checked/blocked doing more damage to the kickers leg. Not one I'd throw much in MMA maybe occasionally to mix up strikes but if it forms a pattern or any tells, very easilly blokced. All the opponent has to do is turn thier shin to angle on to your leg, they dont even need to lift the knee so its a very quick check.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Everything is easy to block if you suck at it

[@ericrichard4940]

That was well explained. The combos were great a bonus!

[@ia2701]

here because of hobin

[@doctorbennett]

Literally Blood on the floor, dopeeee.

[@jgdeb]

Very close to an old school vale tudo kick, I suggest you use the ankle bone instead of the foot. Way more painfull.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Yes!

[@Deiverson.SZCSTA]

Entendi nada. Falo nem português direito. É pra chutar aonde pra derrubar?

[@alalbeariyan122]

More about calf kicks and inside kicks

[@MarcinG1978]

Nice one. Thanks Jesse! Greetings from Northern Ireland!

[@greeneyedlunatic7473]

You can do it combat boots too, it will be more painful.

[@igorbakovic5451]

Hello Jesse great vid. Do you maby know the japanese/okinawan word for this kick?

[@ayushpandey9361]

Foot or Shin ?

[@ahmadfadhilhidajat6351]

I see calf kick when i read how to fight in webtoon😀

[@مهدیقنبری-ن7ف]

what an accident i read the webtoon too

[@ahmadfadhilhidajat6351]

@@مهدیقنبری-ن7ف ayyy yooow

[@seanmullins5982]

Thanks sensei. Just a question though, if u don’t mind answering, coming from a Thai boxing background, wouldn’t the kick be much more devastating if thrown with your shin rather than instep? I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you 🙏 Osu.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You could, but it’s hard to reach behind the calf muscle (plus you’d have to be very close, which is better suited for other strikes).

[@joejazz67]

nice kick I think as someone said earlier I have noticed this in mma but not the way you demonstrate it nice going to give it a try at next session

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good luck 👍

[@nytrodralyg1860]

1:18 Application of the Cat Stance in chinese martial arts

[@thomasdavis8600]

You shin is your weapon. Not the top of foot. If he checks it, you break your foot.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

No problem, you can use the shin too if you’re closer 😄

[@fuyu5979]

Found ur video informative n interesting calf leg kick n incorporating in combination with punches. Kudos. New subscriber to ur videos. Looking forward to more of ur strategies n techniques.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks!

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

I’ve done that when I use to spar I would fake a jab then throw a low kick but in a downward angle towards the calf with my shin

[@zibtihaj3213]

The inside calf kick is same way , hitting upwards diagonally upwards the opposite shoulder ?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Inside calf kick is better as a sweep by the ankle otherwise it could hurt you more than the opponent

[@primitivojdavis]

Say I saw the calf kick coming would it be an appropriate defensive movement to lift my front leg?

[@KARATEbyJesse]

No because the kick travels upward, better to move/shuffle/step back

[@kdog3311]

Thank you so much for showing and explaining that kick! Awesome

[@ellh5594]

Thanks you for all you teach us .congratulations

[@bluebebe4450]

i'm here because of "viral hit/how to fight"

[@RushFireTab-jt3jp]

I am here after hobin yu

[@fssacko]

Thank you lot Sensei !

[@ilshatkarimov9592]

Спасибо за видео! Хороший удар Вы показали, но защиту от него не показали. Не полная информация.

[@ibe4205]

Great video

[@cemoztan2386]

Love the shirt Oliver is sporting

[@ckscks8303]

Thank you sensei.

[@JoJoboiWav]

I ain't even into fighting, I only watched Viral Hit's last episode

[@binodkumarpanda4367]

I did this and now my foot is a balloon

[@freakzellaful]

So, um.. We are just going to leave that blood on the floor?

[@BuddhaNature]

What kind of karate do you practice?

[@redverstork-flatley6296]

With the inside calf kick, I would have thought you would be kicking your opponents shin, or at least have a high chance of kicking the shin, or am I mistaken.

[@kobe51]

Interesting techniques, thanks Jesse!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My pleasure 😃

[@systemdegenerate]

We do this kick in Shito Ryu karate. It's in A9 of the A combos

[@chrisnukem2133]

I'm just curious what is your base such style of karate

[@TokyoTransit]

is this blood on the floor?

[@surajyadav-sc8nw]

Good sir

[@arjunshetty7762]

Nice one as usual. What would be the Okinawan word or Japanese word for this kick

[@danielgarcia-zw9ut]

My favorite form of kicking, below the belt: calves, knees, side of legs or groin, all-out. Then take off 👍👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Right on

[@mauricekiely4288]

Another particularly sore kick is a front kick delivered inside thigh just above the knee. My Sensei regularly uses me to demonstrate this and it's sore the first time but the second time you just want to go home 😂😂😂