Kicking Drill for Martial Arts and Fighting

[@nickkilby5199]

I really like your humor and teaching. You make martial arts seem so attainable!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the comment, sir! Yes, you can absolutely accomplish great things!

[@sixbells99]

That’s the best way I've heard about describing how to kick, I’ve done martial arts for years but I’ve never come across such a good way to teach the basic of kicking I love the way focus on where the foot lands which is so true!. The drills are also great. You really have a talent for teaching and you have a deep knowledge on what you’re talking about. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Your comment means a lot to me. Thanks for taking the time! Happy training!

[@1962archuleta]

excellent drill, started including this drill in my workout routines I love it. it's also a great cardio workout thank you sensei.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, sir!

[@yssing]

After 20 years in martil arts, I still like to get tips and finding new ways to help my students. I will subscribe to you channel.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Welcome! We all learn from each other!

[@evanherrera7182]

can I move to where u live and clean dojo for free classes

[@evanherrera7182]

+Ando Mierzwa how bout u

[@AndoMierzwa]

That's old school school, Evan. But right now, I work for someone... and we follow labor laws! :)

[@belladonna4666]

nigga can you spell

[@BR1ANONG]

after so many years of training, this is something I have neglected and never considered practising, where to place the foot after the kick. Simple yet sound advice! thanks for the video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's amazing how one idea can affect everything you do, isn't it? Thanks for the comment, Brian!

[@johanpariury1393]

Thanks for the advice and excellent pointers! I've been taken Kenpo Karate two weeks so far👊

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Keep going! 👍🏼

[@johnnyaddo419]

I'm strictly boxing at the moment, and yet got a lot out of this video that pool concept of amateurs shooting one ball at a time, and pros setting up the whole table. really makes a lot of of sense for what I do, can see how it'd be useful in any martial art. and even most sports like football. awesome...you're videos are amazing thankyou

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for comment, Johnny! Yes, good strategy is good strategy. Keep thinking ahead!

[@stevenshar1233]

Bravo, really solid technique and training. Thank you so much

[@AndoMierzwa]

+steven shar My pleasure, sir. Thank you for the comment!

[@amccormick66]

steven shar ,

[@MrFacundo7]

Very useful tips Sensei ando, Excellent video!👌👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@Jericho_S]

awesome tips! I always find something to learn from you sensei!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Jericho S Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, sir!

[@Nightmaroid]

Loving this videos Ando! You always force me to slow down and train with my head firstly and that's something you ain't getting much of on youtube nowadays. Keep up the good work!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Nightmaroid Thank you for the kind words, sir. I'm not a big guy, so if I don't think first, I'm a dead man! Keep kicking!

[@TheIronmaiden60]

Great drill, well explained. I will be using this one. Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Marianne Morrill Great! Thanks for saying so!

[@joshpck]

kicks as steps is what tkd guys have been trying to tell everyone forever! great video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Then I guess the TKD guys had better speak up! Thanks for the support, sir!

[@yea_mark]

Great video! Very clear and concise. Thanks for making quality tutorials.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Mark Samara I really appreciate the comment, Mark! Thanks!

[@brianwilmoth9441]

good stuff. i like to cover my movement with jabs like you showed at one point in this drill however i had not thought alot about using a kick for the same purpose. thanks a lot will be trying this in the dojo.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad to hear it, Brian! Let me know how it goes!

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

The idea of considering the kick a violent step and use it to land where you want to end is brillant, as some people are still using the: "hands for fighting, feet for standing" approach.. I believe that can not be right as the feet are the most powerful natural weapons, therefore one can not deny how effective a well executed kick can be.. This methode you show stands in between denying the feet complietly, and focusing on them more than it could be practical.. Great video as always :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Ilyass Nejjar Learning to use the feet, whether to kick or move, is crucial. That's why I recommend practicing footwork before anything else. And for me, part of footwork is adding some kicks into the mix to help me get where I want to go. Thanks for the comment, sir!

[@yipyoda2114]

As always, You did a great work Sensei Ando. Thank you! :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

You are very welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@thomassaldano3920]

Amazing! Makes me want to learn more kicks, thank you Sensei, you are a great trainer

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes! Keep learning! 👍🏼

[@ishandahal8651]

Exactly what I was always wondering about. Thank u sensi😃.

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, Ishan!

[@akashneelim8773]

Another awesome video! :) After completing a kick, I also used to place down my foot without any thought for the next technique. Not because of the balance aspect, mind you, I'm quite good at it (only through hours of training), but because I was taught that way. Lift your leg, kick, bring it back & place it either in front or bring all the way back behind- my instructor would say. Well that was until I watched this GREAT video... :) Anyway I can't thank you enough for the good you're doing to us aspiring martial artists by pointing out the silly mistakes we tend to commit (which may actually have severe consequences, especially in real life situations) through your videos. Just praying for your health & strength, so that you can keep inspiring generations of young martial artists to come. Keep it up good sir... :) ~Your fan AND student (underline) from India ;-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Akash! Your comment damn near made me cry. Thank you. Praying for you, too!

[@akashneelim8773]

You're welcome, Sensei & thank you... :)

[@enescetinkaya707]

more time i spend for kickboxing i more learn it is not only thing u do with your muscles. in my opinion it is much more mental. and this pool example is really good never tought that way thanks a lot sensei :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+enes cetinkaya I totally agree with you, sir. The way I see it, especially as I get older, my punches and kicks aren't going to get any stronger... it's all about strategy now. If I'm not thinking, I'm dying! Keep thinking! :)

[@funkswagen]

thanks a lot for sharing a hands on, wise, and great knowledge.....My wife and my self been improving a lot thanks to your advises and examples. A true sensei. Namaste

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Edgar Monzoni Wow! You and your wife train together? That's awesome! Thanks for the kind words, sir. Best wishes!

[@SuperFamiKing]

I'll add some of these drills to my boxing routine! Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Daniel Lawson Great idea, Daniel! Happy training!

[@9skullDaddy]

Thank you for these tips, techniques, and advice on fighting.

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@9skullDaddy]

@@AndoMierzwa Yup no prob.

[@yipyoda2114]

Thanks to you for all the teachings, that you have given to me. :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Yip Yoda Absolutely!

[@debrunxx]

Great video. I like your teaching approach. Very practical. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, sir!

[@gyorgyimeads590]

I was thinking of something like this and then I came across this video. Thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent! Thanks for commenting, Gyorgyi!

[@somebody7641]

thanks sensei these are really good drills to practice

[@AndoMierzwa]

+astig sa engineer My pleasure! Keep kicking!

[@andressainz7459]

Awesome drills sensei... Thank you for sharing...

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Andres Sainz Yes, sir! Hope it works for you!

[@johnnylira3312]

Priceless info. Thanks Ando!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the comment, Johnny!

[@toanthony]

Very sound and well articulated advice!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+toanthony I appreciate that. Thanks!

[@ozeller]

hi sensei , alwasy great works , thank you sharing...

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for your support, sir!

[@rahuldrewrawat6817]

+Barbaros Özeller damn you got one of a hell physique brah, if that's you on your dp.

[@nithingupta3941]

Thank you.. am gonna start learning

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Nithin gupta CONGRATS! Your life just got better! :)

[@PeterSodhi]

Thank you Sense

[@spartacus871]

Great drills young man! that really helps!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Young man! Thanks for that! :)

[@adrienrouault2256]

Thanks for your videos Master, I can't stop watching them. It helps a lot. I just can't understand from wich Martial Art arr you coming from ? Kung Fu ? Karate ? Hap Ki Do ?

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'm mainly a Kung Fu guy, but started out in TKD/Karate. At this point, it's all starting to blend into one. Thanks for watching, sir!

[@darkvoices9654]

I spar with my friend lots and he always says I kick to much so this might be helpful to make that a good thing.... I think

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes! Do what works for you. Apparently, your friend can't stop kicks!

[@hoop6988]

Ando Mierzwa new video idea how to stop kicks

[@shivamshukla9233]

You are very good instructr.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@bloostone]

best video ever! thank you!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, Nabeel! Keep kicking!

[@darrenhere5856]

what are the best kicking bags for limited space and a relatively tender foot/shin ??

[@AndoMierzwa]

+nne1dlh It's really just a personal choice. The best thing to do is go to a gym or sporting goods store and try out a few choices. There are many options out there!

[@DatSuKid]

Hi Ando. What are you aiming for with your "stepping" kick? Since crotch kicks are generally avoided when sparring at my academy, I opted to change it to an outside right roundhouse to the thigh, intending my foot to land across and set up a side kick. The problem is, that low roundhouse often gets caught on their leg if they check it, so the side-kick is generally only available on a roundhouse miss.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Jeremy! I'm usually training for self-defense, so I don't mind targeting the groin. But if groin shots aren't allowed, your solution makes sense. Another thought, if my low roundhouse gets checked/caught, follow up with a left punch. One door closes, another door opens!

[@Msosbog]

How could I not like this video? 😀🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

It’s just not possible. 😁

[@ibonkoibonnyohobbyboy2537]

Thank you

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@IgorKalember]

Amazing video bro!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, sir!

[@harryamaan7739]

can u do a video on how to train for a fight

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Harry Amaan You mean conditioning for sports fighting? I've been making general videos that I think most martial artists can use up till now. But I'll think about it!

[@sankalpabanerjee6218]

This is some very useful knowledge, thanks much sensei. I'd like to ask, for street fighting is it safer to kick only to the heights you were raising your sidekicks or should I practice trying to raise my kicks head high?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Sankalpa! Any move CAN work in a real fight... if you MAKE it work! For me, kicking high gets harder as I get older, so I focus on kicking low. But you never know! Thanks for the question!

[@sankalpabanerjee6218]

Okay sensei, thanks for replying!

[@AndoMierzwa]

You bet! :)

[@iamchamp6814]

Thanks man 👍👍👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

You bet!

[@thedarwinist672]

this is one of those guys who barely has a thousand views right now, but a few months to a year now he'll have a few hundred k each vid.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Don Dougherty Thanks! I hope that's a good thing!

[@nithingupta3941]

Ando you are really a good Martial artist

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Nithin gupta Thank you, sir! I'm working on it!

Very interesting, as usual. Now I'll add this to my training routine. Meanwhile Ando rules ;)

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Pablo de Andrés Great! Hope it helps, sir! And no ruling for me, thanks... when the aliens come, they'll probably kill the rulers first.

[@Hi--jb2ed]

Great!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@lessadkisson951]

do you have any DVDs I wanna learn karate

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi! No DVDs at this point. Any schools near you?

[@lessadkisson951]

yes a couple Sir

[@Dusk-87]

Thank you sir. Osu

[@AndoMierzwa]

+odane morris OSU! Thank you!

[@chodeshadar18]

Subscribed!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Welcome! :)

[@AL-if7fe]

Hey sensei did you play Basketball?

[@AndoMierzwa]

I couldn’t do anything else… that’s why I got into martial arts! 😄

[@vishal8271]

hello sir.. long time ,no see

[@AndoMierzwa]

+vishal Glad you're still alive and kicking!

[@nithingupta3941]

Ando, am 21 years... I want to learn martial arts but one coach said to me that this is not your age to practice martial arts he that it should be practice from the age of atleast 13 years is it truth

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Nithin gupta That coach is an idiot. Go train right now! :)

[@rodgerbane3825]

"Every kick is a step, every step is a kick".

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent!

[@jadenfiregames]

when I'm "play fighting" and when I kick my friends laugh at me and say fight properly,but I'm a kicker.Can you help

[@AndoMierzwa]

+jaden Lynam Wow! I can't believe your friends would say that! Sure, 30 years ago, my friends said the same thing... but only because boxing was the mainstream fighting style. Today, with MMA bigger than ever, why would anyone think kicks aren't proper? The heck with that! You fight your fight, Jaden! If they can't handle it, that's their problem! :)

[@lujaynomari969]

An amazing channel keep going. 😁 and put some Arabic translation. 💙😭

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the support! If anyone wants to contribute subtitles, the door is open.

[@thesounds277]

YEP am kicker but i don't have a punching bag or any kicking bag but i have my pillow i hit it everynight

[@AndoMierzwa]

Do what you gotta do!

[@ROSG24]

Like 330 👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

Cool. Thanks!

[@StarekS]

Ando you need to stretch more my friend

[@AndoMierzwa]

True dat!

[@swish007]

hah don't we all.

[@manujohnson4679]

hi sir i need to intrest to study fight can you help me but i am in india can you help me for visa than i need to study . i pay money sir i am not rich but pay help help help

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Manu! I can't help with the visa, but if you have further questions, contact me over here... www.senseiando.com/contact/

[@manujohnson4679]

sir my height is 5.5 only how to fight with big guys

[@AndoMierzwa]

+manu johnson Big question! I'm going to have to answer that in a whole course. But I'd start by watching Mike Tyson highlights!