How To Switch Kick Like Buakaw (7 Tips)

[@cliff7402]

another solid vid, you def deserve way more followers

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks man 🙏🙏🙏

[@tonyhickey6381]

Ngl but if he bragged about being a 6x world champion in his titles he'd have at least 5x as many followers (not saying he should do that)

[@TreyYork1]

He will. His vibe is so calm, confident, and appealing; He has an extremely legit track-record; and lastly he is extremely clear, and precise in his coaching. He has the complete package for high value coaches, and the perfect platform to allow himself to become popular

[@bongkem2723]

perfect inside vision from the champ, thanks a lot !!! 1. head not leaning back 2. head turns with the kick 3. shouldes/chest turns with the kick 4. arm swings fast to boost the hip roatation 5. switch kick: front foot move back, back foot barely move 6. back foot pivots > 90° 7. kicking leg steps back

[@adrianm7882]

I have always tried to mimic his switch kick....but the detail in this video makes it so much easier to understand and practice. I didn't even notice the defensive step before since I was so focused of the execution of the kick.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Fantastic. I hope you can add that defensive step in and become even more effective with the switch kick 👍

[@08SZE]

I have vastly improved my left switch kick due to your breakdown here, thank you so much.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Great to hear! Thanks for tuning in.

[@thomaslekhanya3888]

8:30 was gold. Wow kick someone and not getting countered. Thanks Gabriel.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

What other exceptional technique should I break down for a specific fighter? I'm open to suggestions.

[@leviglisson5751]

Maybe conor McGregor's left Cross

[@LongNguyen-im5eg]

Tawanchai's teeps

[@ryvaleska]

Gaethje's Legkicks 👀

[@TurnOntheBrightLights.]

Ali's jab

[@theVulcanGuy]

Trainer Gae's sweeps.

[@zacharygramlow7216]

Got 36sec KO with a switch kick last month in my amateur Muay Thai deput. Lethal kick!!

[@pingislife2653]

You're giving us access to fighting secrets like some martial arts Game Genie. Great video as usual.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you like them 🙏

[@kungfujoe2136]

switchkick is sutch a great counter to a lot of stuff (but i like to do the front switchkick)

[@AnteZivkovic]

Man, this channel is GOLD!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks man 🙏

[@Meta_Meech]

Dope video. Even as a Muay Matt I can see how I can apply these principles to the low kick. Congrats on the 53.8K btw

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks. Hopefully 100k by year's end 😀

[@clintj]

Thanks so much for this Gabe... have been working on this lead switch. Been frustrating that it's being caught so often in sparring. Working on it constantly, but now have these tips to focus on ;)

[@illwil1005]

The explanation of the switch kick is hands down the best I’ve found.

[@iliaselbekkali4460]

Thank you so much Gabriel for the content you put out, you’ve helped me so much and I’m not just saying that. As much as a technique difference or strategy with jabs and teeps. Things you say in passing in your videos really stick with me. I’m sure you could be doing so much more with your time but instead you help people. Youre truly a role model. Thank you

[@kitelooper311]

Another great video. The only thing I'd suggest to make these videos even better is recording the videos next to a heavy bag so that you can fully demonstrate each technique with power.

[@phillip4307]

I just got back from my first day kickboxing after these got me to try, and they happened to mention this KZbin channel 🙌

[@tomriddle5102]

Once i was watching buakaw training videos, after seeing him throw kicks for 10 mins something clicked in my brain and i went and threw a kick at my bag. That kick rattled my whole leg. I used to think i could kick pretty well but that day i realized it is nowhere near the level pros kick at.

[@priley817]

yeah buddy after 10 minutes of watching video and you throwing one kick.. you aren’t going to be anywhere near the pros.. what a profound insight

[@ionlytrustmyself44]

​@@priley817no need to be a dickhead, smartass or any other word explaining you 🤫

[@Knx3k]

@@priley817dumbass comment lmao go train mf

[@simonheit8025]

@@priley817he never said that you fuckin idiot. Lol he’s saying after trying to mimic a pro, he realized how much weaker he was in comparison them. Reading comprehension isn’t that hard dolt

[@ScooTorr]

Wish I could like this twice. Great job, thank you.

[@2North0Star6]

Buakaw's switch kick hits for major power

[@leviglisson5751]

Buakaw is a beast

[@surengyana415]

Great breakdown

[@michaeldarken5948]

Such a good review, Gabriel That breakdown explanation was fantastic.

[@rob5541]

Great channel. Going back, your newer videos are much improved in sound and quality. Awesome stuff!

[@arthurdias2786]

i dont even know how to thank for such a great channel and teacher. you're a beast. props man! my support from brazil.

[@sgt7]

Literally the only vid I need on this.

[@faeto0on]

Amazing analysis! Please make more videos like this!

[@ddonlee]

U are a great teacher. Clear, crisp and concise! Thank u

[@hearwho8438]

Suggestion: a video on 45 degrees vs 90 degrees for roundhouse kicks

[@jotarokujo7955]

oh Gabriel this video was so helpful for me. Lead kick is my biggest problem, among all different ways to throw the lead roundhouse kick, the switch kick is my favourite (were I fell more confortable) but it´s not so effective as it should be. I´ll definitely use these little details to improve it. thanks again

[@mistral-unizion-music]

Great deconstruction of Buakaw's kick. Very cool info. Thanks

[@jesseboldt9818]

Love the small back step detail at the end 🙏

[@sonnystormg]

Just started training MT a month ago and these videos are gold!! I’m still working on the basics, like footwork and defence. But just having access to fight tips like this, oh man, I feel so lucky. This channel has so much valuable content it’s crazy. Thank you Gabriel🙏🏽

[@imran_rasoli]

so legendary explanation! thanks alot! I'll work on those. didn't know so little details could make huge game changing. much respect

[@Markperna1]

Great video! Great detail!

[@thomasklein8559]

great video, thank you..Buakaw just rocks!

[@Jinnyjammywhammy]

These videos are so good that it makes me feel like I'm better than I actually am LOL... By the end of each video I'm sure I can Master each technique

[@ZaidsExperience]

Great videos with easy and effective communication of an art form that takes years to master. Thank you for your time😎👍

[@zachnelson8172]

Great video, so so informative! Another guy that I watch that has an exceptional switch kick is Jonathan Haggerty, which he uses almost exclusively

[@myownserenity6852]

I was waiting for this video my entire life

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Haha 😄 Love it!

[@randymuaythai492]

we have that kick in taekwondo. it's called peta chagi. you pull your front kick just a little than using the floor to launch your front leg. hip turn into the kick to add more power

[@andreinegru3427]

thanks for that, you exactly explain the details that u normally dont see ❤️❤️

[@777philip]

Great video and one of my favourite Thai fighters is Buakaw he has the magic left leg!

[@renatodouglas5253]

sounds really nice

[@kudoista]

Awesome insights into the finer details of the switch kick. Thank you.

[@jordan20money]

Thank you for continuing to give out these gems. I’ve been studying your videos since I’ve began my MMA career and it’s helped my game tremendously. We appreciate you big dawg. Most def gonna take these notes and add them in the gym!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Fantastic. I'm happy to hear they are helping you 👍

[@Redwoodroc]

I’ve found that it helps me most is to focus on getting my dominant planted foot to land earlier. I notice that often when I switch that my lead foot that I’m kicking with will want to land on ground first when I switch, even if it’s just by a fraction of a second, and that will slow down my kick. I don’t know if that’s just a me thing.

[@renatodouglas5253]

sounds very cool

[@e.r.715]

Another great video. Love this channel.

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Champion, will you make a video on counter to switch kicking defense? How many attack options for closing the distance? FIRE & ADJUST 👊😎

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

For sure. I'll add it to my request list 👍

[@ELNINJAQUELOSABETODO]

Blessings from Colombia 🎉

[@magna92]

Literally going to do practice this at Thai tomorrow, a guy told me to look behind me when doing a round house kick but it didn't feel right because i took my eyes off the opponent. I'll be doing this slight 45 degree instead... Aswell as not doing doing a full 180 degree turn with foot either 🙌 thank you for the video, just subbed

[@kuroz5968]

Thanks for the tips Kru

[@renatodouglas5253]

so amazing

[@peteyoxonmusic]

Brilliant video!

[@TheMaripod]

Awesome !!!! Great analysis

[@gotothelegend380]

Buakaw kick is very beautiful

[@LucrativePerson]

i will practice this tonight

[@sachinadhikari6606]

Thanks sir u are great person help me a lot to learn this beautiful art in our country we jst do wrestling bt if we mix striking with that it become great thanks sir again love from india🇮🇳 plz ones come india to see akhada wrestling you love that

[@spivadee8267]

Another in-depth video & brake down of such a great lead leg kicker. Thanks for sharing your fast knowledge with us Gabriel. I’m a southpaw but lead leg dominant it’s much more powerful than my left rear. In your opinion do you think this is an advantage or disadvantage for me??

[@ryvaleska]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mr.tickle1590]

Great video! Thanks

[@shivy-akl2293]

Mad respect to you bro

[@confusingdot]

It would be fun to see you sparring other people while copying the styles of these different fighters

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Hopefully I'll be getting some more sparring in now that restrictions are easing off.

[@ispittruthchannel5317]

Such great videos!!! Thank you so much

[@haydenmolineux5999]

I haven't watched the whole vid yet. but id like to throw in another tip. you have two real options of kick trajectory. chopping (when you kick with an arc) or the "golden kick" where you throw your leg straight up along side the frame of your opponent and turn the hip at the very end. They each have their uses for example the chopping kick is very easy to see and takes longer to get there but usually people get more power out of it, the golden kick has no wind up and almost completely hidden comparatively but it feels to me at least, the weaker of the 2 kicks. Id like to state I don't think either one is the "better" option but they are both important options. I know there's an old expression about "the man who practices 1 kick 1 million times vs the man who practices a million different kicks once" but once you know your options and the situations each is better used in, then it all just becomes variations of the same kick. good luck with your training and fights everyone

[@tomascaminos4691]

Well, this is incredibly close as how i learned to kick in karate, the difference is that we didnt want to move our shoulders or throw the arm back because we needed to keep the guard up (in case you dont know, we did this because in karate first point wins so its better to defend than to kick harder)

[@amazinggkabirr7908]

Subscribed,thnx alot for information bro 💥🙌

[@tempestangelslayer2295]

Thank you sir!

[@Man-iy9jk]

That was amazing 👏.

[@ya-cv8jg]

amazing insights

[@nanachnanach1458]

great video thank's

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

You did a vudeo befire and thars was amaazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@agentsmith6570]

good video.

[@zacnavein7558]

I wonder what impact on kick have your standing leg. Does it matter if it's straight or slightly bent? In theory with bent you should have better balance.

[@JussiUusitalo-w5z]

Kiitos 💪🙏👍

[@kungfujoe2136]

i've seen dudes standing very square but making the roundkick be more upwards than sideway in muay thai

[@renatodouglas5253]

it´s crazy

[@letsgojake.4078]

I watched the video but my kicks still arent as good as Buakaw. Wtf.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

😂😂 I've been wondering that for years.

[@bongbong7165]

Beat kickboxing tutorial on the web

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@tp8333]

That was really good. He kicks too fast to see all this.

[@jerichopagtama6771]

For the algorithm

[@brucelawby3140]

I enjoy your channel. However I don't understand why kick boxers absorb kicks instead of sliding back/sideways and countering with a kick (lead leg/back leg) that slides forward (as a force multiplier). As well, kick boxing techniques seem to start with the shoulders (and at best, the hips follow along). Why don't the hips lead the torso, as opposed to the shoulders ? Kicking power is generated through the hips. Or am I an Idiot ? And I don't understand the Tai-kickboxing turning(roundhouse) and front kick techiniques ? Why do they just lay out the kick with no recoil and wait for it to be caught and countered by skilled fighters ? Just asking.

[@Damesanglante]

Start practicing at 4 years old and live in poverty. 😅 I managed to live in poverty. Now i must travel in time. 😆

[@jeroenwesseling9316]

He does not slam his arm back, alike the head, this would take down force..He kickis from under his arm through. And like superbon, often he keeps it in front…

[@mndeg]

commenting for the algo

[@pollsayspaul]

i cant wait to train muay thai again. covid 19 sucks

[@sumitamitra6302]

Very crucial (/)

[@alonzogibbertron4075]

First?

[@Jinnyjammywhammy]

Admit it... you think Buakaw is hot bro.

[@insomnia1484]

I do :)

[@mikez2000]

Why are your feet so dark?

[@JWMCMLXXX]

Dooood. This is going into my game like today

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I hope you find some extra success with it.

[@aimanmemer]

great breakdown