How to "Switch Kick": Lead-Leg Roundhouse Kick

[@VivekRamanan87]

Nong O has some of the best switch kicks in Muay Thai

[@fighttips]

Heard that! Can't wait to train with him again this August at Evolve MMA. Who's coming with me to Singapore? Details: evolve-vacation.com/addons/fighttips-train-with-legends-camp-at-evolve-mma/

[@gavin1971]

Baukaw has the best switch kick ever.

[@UCDupleix]

Whatch Rose vs Zhang Weili knockout, Invisible switch kick !!!

[@vatop1304]

Insane how this is free content, this is priceless information!

[@Hell_Inc]

indeed. shane is amazing

[@IREapThis]

Don't give the man any ideas💪🏻

[@88swordmaster]

I was thinking the same ^^

[@fighttips]

@@IREapThis Haha don't worry, FIGHTTIPS will always be free and accessible -- that's what it was built upon 🙏

[@isaacchua0405]

@@fighttips for the underdogs!!

[@matthewadams2192]

When I first started MMA, my coaches were super impressed because I had never done any kind of sparring before, and was still able to hold my own with some of their amateur fighters. It’s all thanks to this incredible channel. Been subbed since the dreads Shane. Thank you for passing your knowledge along.

[@rickyaguilar7572]

What's your age, and weight and when did you start training? How long have you been training is what I mean?

[@matthewadams2192]

Ricky Aguilar I’m 17, and weigh 150 lbs. started learning very basic skills off KZbin about striking and grappling when I was about 13. Started formally training in Judo and taekwondo after my 16th birthday. Got my green belt in judo and started training in mma a year later (3 months ago).

[@rickyaguilar7572]

@@matthewadams2192 cool cool, I wonder if 23 is too old to start. Even though I've always been athletic

[@jashardwallington]

@@rickyaguilar7572 nah its not im 26 turning 27 jus getting back in it but ive always been really athelic myself

[@matthewadams2192]

Ricky Aguilar most definitely not. A lot of people get started late. I was just fortunate enough to have a gym/ dojo fairly close to wherever I’ve lived. A lot of the guys I train with are in their 20’s and are pretty athletic, most of them having done sports in high school like wrestling and such.

[@MegaMrsuperawesome]

Stepping to the side blew my mind. I always thought a switch kick in class was the same as switching legs to step off. Was feeling scitica irritation from switch kicking. This just stopped it in half a minute. You deserve a tv show

[@ElimRem]

I had a kickboxing lesson this week. 30 minutes of cardio 20 minutes of mediocre instructions. This is much better.

[@benbutton5835]

Honestly mate, your probably better off switching gyms

[@djbray7]

You don't know anything about martial arts, bud. You need to stick with it for a few years for you to know anything. Stick with it and grind.

[@azaquihelify]

It should be a bit tedious at the beginning, Conditioning is the very first thing when starting striking, just be patient and humble, then make a decision

[@benbutton5835]

Daniel Bray no it’s the fact that he said the instructions were mediocre. If they can’t explain he should be swapping gyms

[@djbray7]

@@benbutton5835 He didn't exactly give much detail, so I'm going based off of what he said. If he didn't ask questions or ask for help, and just complained on KZbin when he got home, he's the problem. Like I said, he's not experienced enough to know if he's just taken his first class. Shut up and grind, then figure out what is what.

[@soapy12331]

The switch kick is becoming one of my favorite kicks to throw. Thanks for the video!

[@fighttips]

Same!

[@achouakdjenadi5111]

Me too 😁😁

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

Me too

[@0woodbridger0]

I'm training Muay Thai with a foreign trainer, you describe things better than him, your videos help me a lot in the days between training, thanks bro 👍

[@duchi882]

*That Dracula Guard* Just gave me an idea when posing for a pic, thanks. Funny how I learn poses on a Switch-Kick tutorial

[@Rooksx1]

Sparred a guy today who said he could see my switch kick movement was too big, he could see it coming and easily block. This vid is very helpful - I've been stepping the lead foot way back instead of out. Great tip.

[@mikkeldam3316]

Peeeeerfect literally just came back from my second advanced Muay Thai class where I realized I didn’t understand how to kick with my lead leg. Thank you Shane!

[@sangkim7504]

There are a lot of, actually too many martial art/fighting instruction videos on KZbin but I have to say yours is one of the few worth watching.

[@rickross477]

I started doing muay Thai half a year ago , I tore the ligament in my left foot in sparring after only 2 months of sparring, couldnt kick at all but now im coming back to it, with the strong leg its no problem because I still train on the heavy bag I have, but I never really had the proper time and conditioning to kick with the injured one, I feel like my kicks are uselss with this leg because I didnt have the technique , but after I saw your video I went right to the heavy bag and did exactly what you explained and it helped alot ! thank you for these awesome guides throughout my journey in getting better this channel has helped me to get a better understanding and more knowledge besides the gym I train in! x

[@evansalehi4417]

I’ve got my debut kickboxing matchup in November and your videos have helped me extremely in training. Muay Thai and kickboxing is all I’ve focused on, and those videos of yours are brilliant. Thank you.

[@kishanelam4778]

Literally the 1st time I have ever subscribed and hit the notification bell! He has taught me so much over the last couple months.

[@fighttips]

Thanks Kishan 🤘😄

[@wesfahrendorf]

Huge help here man! I'm pretty new to Muay Thai, especially throwing kicks. My switch kick bring the most awkward to throw, couldn't get thr hips to roll over, terrible aim, balance wasnt there. This video really helped change my switch kick for the better all around, thanks!!

[@tommybrown2867]

I been watching you since I was a kid and now I have my first mma fight this Friday , Thank you Shane

[@LetTheWritersWrite]

Your the only lesson that actually describes what is going on correctly. Most just say to switch to a south paw stance but aren't actually doing that. Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@majorian9382]

Insane, I've been training for a month and this absolutely helped my switch kick. I use to do it wrong just like you said just kicking up and as soon as I did the technique in this video my switch kick became horizontal. Amazing

[@wakazz.b8419]

first of all, thanks for all this free education on combat sports or self defense, believe me, you help A LOT. Been following you for some time and I'm glad to see where you arrived. And second, you seem to have some huge power in your kicks, wouldn't like to be hit by one of them, you'd probably knock a lot of mofos out or break some legs!

[@lr2119]

The switch kick takes forever to get down I been training in Muay Thai for years and still trying to perfect it lol. Thanks for the video.

[@matthewreid1175]

Bro I've been doing martial arts for 4 years now and I've come to the conclusion that we shouldn't try to perfect techniques. Obviously we are Mixed Martial "Artists" so we should be paying attention to detail in our movements, techniques, range, whatever.. However just look at Shane in this video... He demonstrates how you should guard your face when throwing the kick, but then when he does the kick his hands are dropping and swinging to help his kick. It all comes down to what you're dealing with. It's all about Situational awareness and dealing with problem accordingly. Humans are not perfect, our strikes, throws, trips, defense, submissions, ect will never be perfect 100% of the time neither.

[@lr2119]

@@matthewreid1175 You make a good point. For me I'm always trying to make my strikes as powerful and as fast as possible, transferring force correctly, snapping punches etc which is a never ending mission I guess. Especially when your comparing your skills to your favorite pro fighters.

[@dgrdst5810]

​@@lr2119comparisons to pros is dum too, make this powerfyl, condition them for checks. Protect ur face with even half a defense and we good. Pretty technique is for poctures

[@rafaelmesquita9249]

I started training Muay thai 3 months ago, and I´m getting better every week, but my left leg kicks are still very mediocre (for now (;. ). Thanks very much for this vídeo, i think it will help me a lot! And keep up the awesome content!

[@edgar22452]

It's normal bro. You'll always kick better with your stronger leg.

[@simpdown1404]

Just worked on this today in my first kickboxing class... Definitely have a new found respect for mma fighters

[@sonwuquan7980]

This is perfect, I'm facing a boxer in my MMA debut in August. This will help me keep him at my preferred range.

[@hungryorphan5975]

How did it go

[@mysticgohan2559]

Dude ur vids are some of the best I've seen I'm glad subscribed to you

[@UCDupleix]

Rose namajunas vs Zhang Weili KO, she hide a very tiny switch with a leg check, then rotates her hip as if going for a inside low kick, then lift her legs up top with amazing abs. Crazy stuff.

[@musaomur5162]

That's the comment I've been seeking for.. finally someone has got the same thought with me.. I got swtich kick too. My faster and stronger hand is right hand but my left foot is defintely stronger than right foot..

[@franciscopereira2666]

the shuffle to the side instead of goin back might be the issue I needed to fix, worth a try for sure thanks for this!

[@francoromero2943]

I was having a lot of trouble learning this kick in class. thank you for this video!!! so helpful

[@telinstrong6327]

Nice vid I've been focusing on my punches and stuff and started neglecting my kicking tequnic and the day after I say I'ma be a better kicker Shan uploads a kicking video how awesome

[@BrenTenn]

I practiced this on the heavy bag today and I swear it increased the torque in my round kick a good 20%. Thank you Shane!! I love you!! (But my shins hate you haha!) xox

[@kiltrofilms]

Hey shane , I did great on my second amateur kickboxing fight. 2nd round tko. A big part of that is thanks to this channel and MMAshredded's channel. Love from chile

[@fighttips]

Congratulations, buddy! And thank you, but when it comes down to it: you're the one who got the win. So give yourself a pat on the back 👍

[@kiltrofilms]

@@fighttips thanks for that extra edge then ;)

[@travis8106]

this is the best switch kick video I have seen

[@tienganhboivinglish]

I love Muay Thai

[@Brickmaster202]

What’s weird is my left leg has always been my “dominant” leg but I fight in an orthodox stance. I personally think it’s because I was raised on skateboarding (this may sound stupid) and was always taught to ride my skateboard a certain way. I can hardly kick with my non dominant leg and the form is all off. This video helped a lot! Thanks!

[@abbieamavi]

I'm a longboarder, and I've noticed the same thing! I get it

[@GaveMeStyle7]

You probably have the nastiest left hook

[@josephtopping6522]

I’m a southpaw but when I kick a football (soccer) to you guys across the pond. I do it with my right foot. I find this makes doing a switch kick feels more natural to me.

[@k2m524]

0 dislikes and this is how i want this video to stay! Good tutorial, Shane!

[@fighttips]

Jinxed it! Haha thank you, sir 👍

[@jr5993]

What a coincidence. I was practising this a few minutes ago!

[@fighttips]

There you go! Hope this video helps.

[@DaniyalAhmed-lb2eo]

@@fighttips will flatfeet affect my kicking capabilities?

[@jr5993]

@@fighttips thanks

[@ummacacoqualquer4146]

@@DaniyalAhmed-lb2eo maybe

[@flojoonthemojo]

@@DaniyalAhmed-lb2eo There are different types of flatfeet, but I also have em and im the best kicker in my team. Did Taekwondo for about one and a half years, did my best to learn other stuff on my own and recently switched to muay thai

[@osielmaldonado7198]

Great video Shane, never really used this kick but from know on it’s going into my arsenal

[@JulianSopp]

I've always struggled with this kick thank you so much!

[@MyHelder2011]

I like to time the lead (left) kick when my opponent throws a cross, so his left body is completely open, and aim really low right on the liver! But kicking really high to the bicep/shoulder works for me to slow my opponent's punches down, and tire those arms!

[@MyZ001]

Do you throw the switch kick or just the lead like a quick kick?

[@DaveJay9000]

Nice technique my man

[@Bambam_9320]

Thanks. This is the only way to throw these kicks imo. You described everything to a T.

[@anubisplayground7340]

It was awkward and I'm a southpaw. Now it's my favorite kick. I love that kick.

[@fallenzeon]

One look at your demo and was like yep he knows his stuff and explains it just as well I’m in 💯👊👊👊

[@smillpupstick4323]

I remember two years ago watching this as a whitebelt lol.

[@azaquihelify]

Pure freaking love on the underdogs comments.

[@kiddrummeremac96]

This was a great video! So clear and easy to understand 🙌🏽

[@joffreyjo1326]

Hey Shane ! Your lead kick is like Buakaw ! You master it ! Good job

[@ZarodGaming]

Great explanation and in depth description makes this so much easier to understand. Great video.

[@fighttips]

Glad it helped, Thomas 👍

[@ZarodGaming]

@@fighttips cheers and don't work too hard

[@karas7613]

Watched the video, repeated it sometimes, 20 minutes and i got it, of course its not on point, but i got it, now just practice. thanks

[@Damionte]

When I was still competing as a much younger man i only ever scored two knock outs. Both were with this kick.

[@jackfernwood1413]

i’m very new and anything with my left leg is absolutely horrible rn but this video helped with form a ton a felt it he even called out the mistake i was making lol

[@johnstpierre5940]

Ur kicks are amazing Shane

[@ryvaleska]

Where my Khabib Hip Throws at Shane? YOU CAN'T ESCAPE MEEEE

[@AXharoth]

whos here after Poatan switch kick KO? xD

[@OG_RHINO]

Amazing was struggling with with today but now it’s crystal clear 🤛🏽

[@scumbag1317]

0:21 the music makes me wanna chill and smoke weed

[@amex4453]

750 likes and 0 disliked, damn shane , zero haters

[@fighttips]

Just here to help ☺

[@deman601]

Phenomenal content as always- thank you!!

[@anth6078]

Marlon moraes vs Jimmie Rivera and Aljamain sterling

[@NanoMalo]

mean switch for real it's because of him i mastered it haha

[@KHALEDFXYT]

Yep

[@mathematics_and_energetics]

awesome! very elegant! perfect technique!

[@NMVTabs]

The brushing teeth analogy is 💯💯

[@berjaoui92]

Thanks toi for all thèse generous tutorial. Even in my gym club i dont get such quality informations. Thanks a lot 👍

[@retrosky6121]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@umerrehman8784]

He makes it look sooo cleannn tho 😳

[@satori1134]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@zeusbolts9229]

Can you make a video on how to be a smart boxer and how to have a higher fight IQ

[@karthicknaveen3269]

thank u so much bro very useful to self defense I'm learning your very move great

[@amineamin5690]

It's amazing how he can switch his feet at the same time

[@TemujinKhan8]

The switchkick is the biggest thing I'm having trouble with

[@bradleicester1698]

I wish my kick looked like Shane’s. Looks amazing.

[@GoldKingsMan]

Learning this one.

[@88swordmaster]

this is a kick, fast, powerful and above all unpredictable. Thanks Shane, you explained it in an excellent way

[@sivinrosado2307]

Awesome video! Thanks Shane!

[@wojtekthegreat2115]

ever since watching an MMA broken bone compilation i've been scared of watching people kick anything at all

[@buck7271]

I'm ambidextrous but right leg dominant so if I'm in a southpaw stance (which is often) lead leg kicks are normal kicks from my perspective.

[@RageNg]

Shoutout to the Anomaly!!

[@eliotquintana9802]

Techniques mauy thai combo kick

[@blackmantis6443]

Very great video.

[@noviitu]

Vince da G

[@irhaB1337]

thx man u helped me a lot!

[@pfrancisco86]

I cant wait to use this on my brother for borrowing my shirt without asking.

[@disgusto23]

Thank you for this!

[@wifi1057]

thx Shane and Vince

[@fighttips]

You got it, Terence!

[@MrTHEHITMAN8]

Great video

[@OJdanOJ]

Great vid guys. Is the idea that you reset your feet after each kick, or should you land into a southpaw stance and move forward?

[@manihabiballah5858]

Yes very good 🤜🤛🥇

[@alemon4256]

Thanks bro

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

Can you give a detailed vid on kicking like a Thai. Especially low kicks and how the posture differs? Leaning back vs doubling over (i see both often) etc

[@ficedulamortis6434]

Doubling over for more power, leaning back so you don’t get countered.

[@AXharoth]

looks like the power is insane even from a smaller guy

[@scumbag1317]

I'm early, but don't have a joke

[@vato9797]

See what you did there? c:

[@paulguevarra8417]

finally know how to fix it, i was always switching my lead foot too far back 😅

[@Prof.Fulkerson]

Dracula guard is common in Silat as well.

[@kehindesalako2168]

excellent video

[@tornadokannonl1824]

Hi vince, nice to see ya

[@Moonwalkerrabhi]

thanks!

[@MinZilla]

Wow! zero dislikes right now

[@FuturePro95]

Perfect timing 🤙

[@fighttips]

Perfect 😃

[@ZeKiran3]

Thanks

[@tejveerkeshav1706]

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[@beastxayush369]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video...

[@fighttips]

Hey you got it, buddy -- thanks for watching!

[@beastxayush369]

@@fighttips thanks for replying you are the best Shane...👏👏👏👏👏 lots of love from India.. ❤❤❤