Muay Thai Kicking Clinic for Power and Speed Tutorial

Rich Cadden, Head Coach of Chokdee Academy in York and former World Muay Thai Champion is filmed here by the Warrior Collective giving a tutorial on how to improve the power and speed of kicks in Muay Thai.
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[@tl2369]

Excercises start at 2:20. Breakdown of kick technique 5:04. Great video!

[@warriorcollective]

Thanks for the great comment and giving people timings ha ha. Glad you enjoyed this fantastic video from Rich!

[@qasimijaz8531]

thx lol

[@jnofi]

God bless you sir.

[@williamlayfield4605]

This channel is so good for different tutorials. You can learn so much from watching and listening to someone that genuinely knows what they're talking about

[@Anthony755]

I didn't know that you have to move your standing foot to the side and no towards the target. It made A LOT of difference in my kicking. Thanks a lot.

[@NikKnows404]

The Warrior Collective is the best place to learn fighting tips and training advice...thank you all SO MUCH for all the videos.

[@ysammo214]

This channel is amazing for tutorials

[@d-evilmc]

This channel is truly amazing. I have seen many and this is the best in My opinion. Always straight to the point and always relevant and clear.

[@y_magaming9798]

this is a really good explanation of over all technique. any fighter from any background could take a lot from this video.

[@commonsense5401]

Great coaching.

[@jezipearl7217]

Thank you soo much!! I have been having problems Twisting my Front Foot.. Thanks to this Video I now Understand the concept!

[@warriorcollective]

+Jezi Pearl You are more than welcome, glad you enjoyed the video and found it so useful! Feedback is always much appreciated, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jezipearl7217]

Do you have hip excercises so that I can study at gym? thanks

[@Irezumiiii]

These tutorials are amazing, please more Muay Thai tutorials!

[@warriorcollective]

LoneRanger10 1 Thanks for you great comment, there are loads on this channel already and they ain't going to be stopping any time soon ha ha so you are going to be more than satisfied.....

[@myrebuild725]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@corylahey9941]

this channel is a god send

[@warriorcollective]

Cory Lahey Thanks for the great comment! I am glad you have been enjoying it and finding it useful! Makes all the hard work feel like it pays off

[@Brettacus3]

+Tribune of The Plebs It's a preference thing mostly. I find myself more balanced when I swing the hand, but if you are expecting counterpunches or something like that then certainly keep it up.

[@Brettacus3]

+Tribune of The Plebs It's a preference thing mostly. I find myself more balanced when I swing the hand, but if you are expecting counterpunches or something like that then certainly keep it up.

[@Kiyder]

I like the video but I also noticed that the url has WTFG this video was destined for greatnes

[@corylahey9941]

***** Not necessarily accurate. you tailor your coaching to the individual in a lot of cases. generally speaking for say adults who wanna casually train? i totally feel you. but for kids for example? you can often start them on hard shit and they develop fast. some people take to bigger learning curves better than doin shit slower. no need to be so hostile, people teach a lot of different ways n people learn a lot of different ways. save the aggression for the ring my dude !

[@theatlantean39]

Good beginner explanation

[@beaublueparker19]

Great video 🤘🏼 nicely broken down

[@belialbeetz1250]

Great tutorial never knew why my dad had me do similar drills. makes since defn guna try these.

[@warriorcollective]

Belial Beetz Rich does a great job here explaining why certain drills help develop the body to deliver the techniques! Sounds like your dad is equally great, glad you enjoyed it!

[@tvmediathebiggestweaponuse1671]

nice one mate, good video worth watching and listening..

[@grimzkul]

Fantastic stuff! Can't wait to put all this great advice to practice!

[@warriorcollective]

Rich Cadden has a great way of putting his vast experience across, I really enjoyed filming with him up at Chokdee Academy in York. Make sure you check out all the other tutorials we did with him or take a look at his great site! Thanks for the comment!

[@Mjiujtsu]

omg looool this guy teaches me at my uni every Saturday. we had no idea about this video

[@darthclone7]

wow your very lucky to have such a good teacher!

[@LexieDaian]

yeah if you like having a broken foot if you ever fight.

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

@@LexieDaian can you explain it a bit further?

[@LexieDaian]

@@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm it was my bad i watched again and seen that he kicks with the shins, so hopefully my previous comment can be ignored

[@Slidemoon]

Thanks for sharing! I've only just started Muay Thai and I'm having trouble with the kicks (I'm used to doing Tae Kwon Do and they're very different). I'll be doing these suggested drills during my next runs.

[@warriorcollective]

Slidemoon Glad you have enjoyed it and found it useful. There are some considerable changes you need to make when moving from taekwondo to muay thai. Chambering kicks from the knee and staying side on as is done in taekwondo is a no no in muay thai given the fact you can catch, low kick etc. You just have to drill the change in stance and kicking from your hip until it becomes more natural. On the plus side, you will find the turning kicks a useful addition to the Nak Muay arsenal, they are actually part of the art, you just don't see them as much as you do in other disciplines and there are some slight variations/tweeks to consider.

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

Stuart Tomlinson Hi Have you heard of dragons gym in sandy beds? Richard Oneil?.....Mark barkby?

[@onezerotwofour184]

For myself (a beginner with 2 somewhat dedicated years of training) I think I still need to properly develop the fluidity or just restriction free range on motion with all my kicks. I've seen even damn good fighters hinder their progress with their kicks (imo) if they're the type to avoid stretching enough for whatever reason. With my kicks the fluidity in my left roundhouse is way better than my right roundhouse just by fluke. It's comparatively restriction free and I just have a lot more dexterity and precision with that kick overall. With my right kick there is range of motion issues and technique breakdown (not getting enough height for head kicks etc and it becomes less powerful in those moments) especially when fatigue sets in. I'm working to improve this by stretching more often and warming up better, and overall I'm looking forward to developing my kicks. Thanks for the video.

[@diegoshofalli4658]

very good, man. thank's for the lesson. I'll try them

[@warriorcollective]

diego shofalli Glad you found it useful, keep training hard!!

[@diegoshofalli4658]

thank you. thumbs up for guys like you :)

[@777philip]

Fantastic video and top coach Rich Cadden!!!

[@warriorcollective]

Thanks Mr Miyagi, glad you liked the vid, Rich is a fantastic Muay Thai practitioner and coach!

[@rustypegs1980]

love your tutorials. keep up the good work sir.

[@RobPolson]

Thanks for this. I notice his jab arm drops and then returns quickly. Is this fine, or should we be trying to keep the guard up all of the time when we kick? In one one of your other videos ("common mistakes") you show how dropping the guard is wrong and dangerous, but not sure if a very quick return of the guard is OK, and maybe contributes to a stronger kick.

[@622PSS]

That is part of the swinging arms movement to generate power and maintaining balance, which is rarely mentioned but commony practiced by Thai fighters. It is easily seen when they launch tens of consecutive kicks in pad work. For right kicks, first cross the right arm diagonally across the chest (to protect the chin as well) and lower the left arm simultaneously. Then swing the right arm forcefully rightward and/ or downward and raise the left arm & hand to protect the left side at the same time. (Some even swing the left arm back and forth in a circular movement!) It sounds a bit complicated but it works - my personal expericence, especially in launching switch kicks (left). Potential danger may exist if the opponent is a good boxer, so a jab or stretching out the left hand & arm may be used instead.

[@RobPolson]

JAMES WU Thanks James. I've always tried to keep my jab arm up regardless but I should try this.

[@ELSTANO5]

Nice video, a great breakdown with a lot of very good information and new drills to incorporate into my training. One question though, are you taking a small step with your back leg first rather than pushing directly off of it?

[@warriorcollective]

ELSTANO5 Glad you are finding the vids useful! In answer to your question, that would depend on the distance needed to be covered for the kick to land effectively. Sometimes the small step is necessary, sometimes not! Hope this helps!

[@stephenlleeds]

Thank you! You literally fixed my kick.

[@woggy18]

Thanks for the breakdown. I'm constantly trying to improve my communication when explaining in intricacies of a Muay Thai style kick, especially for those who have never done something as explosive as this. The initial side directional step is usually an easy instruction to follow. Do you have any language or analogy to describe the range of motion of the range of motion of the hip twist? Most people only twist a fraction of the necessary movement, thus striking with the wrong contact point of the leg as well as being off balance for a quick check of a counter kick or head movement to slip a punch attack. Thanks again, please keep sharing the goods 😊

[@warriorcollective]

You are more than welcome, I am really glad you enjoyed this video, please keep looking at some of the others on this channel and I think you will find lots to your taste. In regards to your question try looking at the tutorial Mechanics of the low kick with Master A on this channel and see if that helps any?

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

woggy18 Some tips for getting enough rotation through the hip - Show your partner your ass as you kick - Point the heel of your standing leg towards your partner when you kick (This is actually an overcompensation but when they get lazy they will still do it right) - Visualise a line from your non kicking hip (left hip if you are right kicking) to your partners mirror image side. Now visualise trying to kick, taking your kicking leg HIP over that line. As for shape of trajectory, when you are first starting out it will be a crescent shape but as you delay the "whip of the hip" the trajectory slowly morphs in to the shape of a walking stick. Hope this helps.

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Great video. Much appreciated :)

[@Dragnesi]

Excellent. I was looking for something like this for ages :D

[@ronaldson57]

how often do you use the heavybag? how many minutes?

[@patjd7369]

Great Tutorial.

[@warriorcollective]

Dave Wilson Agreed, glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexc6961]

Спасибо! Хорошо показано!

[@warriorcollective]

+Alex C Вы больше, чем можете , спасибо за комментирование , я рад, что вам понравилось видео !

[@azzaldeenzeezoo7710]

+Stuart Tomlinson good

[@ronron7787]

i have a question... in the lead leg, do you have to raise you heel at its peak before kicking or just high enough just to make the twist? my trainer noticed that I got a stronger body kick if I raised my heel an inch or less compared to standing on the balls of my feet.. plus I got too exhausted after a round of standing high.. any suggestion?

[@coachcadden]

Work on your calf strength

[@glenn4140]

Thank you so much.

[@warriorcollective]

Glenn Law It is not a problem, glad you enjoyed it!

[@buggaboo2707]

Great video, one comment. I don't think moving toward the bag is a "mistake", but it is high level and you would be best served learning 10 and 2 first. I've seen videos of Thai legends talking about floating straight into the bag more or less, and it is difficult, but it can be very powerful and a little more deceptive.

[@JaMzMedia]

Good tips. Where is this gym??

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

jay williams York in UK. www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk

[@MikeVieira]

Great video!

[@warriorcollective]

You have great taste ha ha, I agree completely, this is an excellent video from Rich!

[@mitchellbyrom853]

Well done!

[@invinciblefightsongs4039]

Sir please make a video on how to beat an aggressive fighter

[@joshuaesparza2984]

Have you ever noticed Cro Cop kicks with a mixture of TKD and Muay Thai technique for speed? Can you break that down in a video? I'd love to be able to kick like that as its powerful by still speedy

[@booopperdooopper1324]

Shane from fight tips made a video where he came up with a kick that mixes tkd and Muay Thai

[@booopperdooopper1324]

Just look up fight tips how to increase kick speed

[@petrpanthr3925]

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[@IllusiveAdventures]

Awesome breakdown, thank you for the knowledge. 🙏

[@amgc100]

Can you please make a video on getting higher kicks? :) Love your vids!

[@tjp2131]

Higher kicks require good flexibility. So stretching a lot more will will really help, step 1, step 2, practice, drilling and repetition. You can do it.

[@magicbanana3393]

+Anton Contreras Along with daily stretching, holding out any kick fully extended as high as possible for a couple sets every other day helps.

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

Anton Contreras Flexibility video has now been added. Thanks

[@iamchamp6814]

thankyou you explained it clearly

[@warriorcollective]

simpleng tao No probs, glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

[@iamchamp6814]

yes sir thankyou again

[@warriorcollective]

simpleng tao You are more than welcome!

[@wiralicik]

nice info to me...thanks

[@warriorcollective]

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@shinyark1126]

hey im going to be in taekwondo on monday. its going to be my first time. any advice?

[@loyalpanda3200]

I love the Glock promotion you got going on.

[@profiAcc]

great! could you do a tutorial on how not to blink while you get hit in the head please? (with your guard up ofc)

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

profiAcc @warriorcollective ideas for the next one

[@FuNmX]

Drive the leg from the hip. cheers bruv.. i always wonder, How is my shin(bone) and nerves in real live? if i kick like this, am i not going to break something?

[@weelynn1862]

excellent! very informative, thank you :)

[@letsplayracing7667]

Thank you i leanerd a lot Compa Chepo :D

[@tpbisdivine]

Great video. thanks for sharing

[@warriorcollective]

+Prince I-Self You are more than welcome, it is a great video, I am glad you enjoyed watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!

[@Lymmar]

What buggers me is the fast lead leg round kicks I see people throw. Like the one so fast you don't hear the impact until their foot's back on the mat. It makes sense that it's a switch kick considering the power, but I can't see the switch-up for the life of me. Is this just a really high skill level, or is there a good technique for getting that speed/power with the front leg?

[@bryantherocker]

Do you Straighten or Flick the lower Part of the Leg Wen you Kick ?

[@warriorcollective]

+Brian Smiths A good question and the answer comes about dependent on how stylistically you throw the kick in the first place. From my experience, Muay Thai Practitioners tend to kick from the hip and thus utilise more of a straighter leg at times whilst those from Karate, Taekwondo or some Kickboxing styles will often chamber from the knee when kicking, this resulting in the flick which you mentioned. There is not a right or wrong per se but there are plenty of arguments as to which mechanic allows the stronger kick. I hope this helps (even though it does not actually answer your question ha ha)!

[@getmerolling]

Nice answer. I wonder how these two ways (straight leg versus chambered from a bent knee), affect the kick. In the sense of: which way suits which scenario. Probably each way has a different advantage & disadvantage, what to say about that?

[@jaideepdass]

Could you please explain the difference between the muay thai's roundhouse kick and Taekwondo's full roundhouse kick ? I'm having a real hard time understanding the difference.

[@shinyark1126]

10/10 video

[@warriorcollective]

10/10 comment ;-)

[@ilmalti]

how heavy are these bags please? are they pre-filled? thanks for the tutorial bdw!

[@postalcreations6505]

Thanks for sharing. Peace

[@warriorcollective]

Postal Creations You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sambutler927]

Great vid.

[@warriorcollective]

It really is, glad you like it!

[@joshuagaiger3179]

It seems like no matter what i do i cant get my roundhouses head level. Would you guys be able to do a video on stretching and stretches to help with height in kicks like the roundhouse and hook?

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

Joshua Gaiger flexibility video now added

[@de20]

Ive been trying to do kicks but everytime i kick,i somehow use the middle part of my shin instead of the part between my shin and my foot.This causes bruises and pain so i was wondering if you could give me any tips on how to adjust my leg?

[@de20]

xxx xxx hmm i see i see i guess i should try to alternate then so i can continue training thanks a lot for the reply :D

[@warriorcollective]

Prev E Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. I think others have already answered your question really well! The only thing I would add to their already excellent information is that it also depends on where you are aiming the kick as to what part of the foot/shin you hit with. For example, it is easier to hit the inside of the leg with the instep (with less risk of injuring the foot) whilst it is too risky to want to do that to the outside of the leg, here it is the shin you want to strike with predominately (in case they check the kick).

[@georgimichev8795]

xxx xxx Milk will not help you with calcium this is a myth :D ... Research has proven that milk actually depletes calcium from our bones and increases fracture risk.. You can check it yourself if you dont believe

[@blackorpheliac1]

Georgi Michev Thanks for this. I looked it up, and it's true- saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-milk-myth/

[@rodolfogomez8848]

I use to kick that way, but my trainer will always tell me to keeps my had up to cover my face. Are they right?

[@warriorcollective]

Rodofo Gomez Different instructors will have different opinions. For example, in MMA, they tend to favour not dropping that hand for balance/power as it can leave you vulnerable for the takedown. From experience most Nak Muay I know do use this method when kicking.

[@angsig12]

nice technique!

[@warriorcollective]

angelo signori Glad you liked it, Rich is a phenomenal instructor and Nak Muay!

[@combatelite4669]

some good tip's, but forgot to mention the importance of how you place your standing leg / foot. Your foot needs to be pointing outwards when you kick wether you choose to plant it or swivel, this gets your hips in the correct position. Also some groin and hip conditioning can tweak your power even more... Regards.

[@randysmith2866]

I'm noticing that when he throws the kick on the bag, he doesn't throw his arm back the way he advises. Anyone know why?

[@PoweredByTheHaters]

If you look closely, you can see he does move his arm back when he does kick, just not all the way down which is fine. Your arm moving down acts like a counterweight so you maintain balance while you're kicking, you don't have to go all the way down but do the motion, in an actual fight if you go all the way down, you leave yourself open and exposed, so moving it like how he does live will be the best way to do it once you get the fundamentals of it down

[@pantloaded]

he does..

[@diegocolon5879]

When you were kicking the bag you took a shuffle step... Is that cheating and realistic? When you fight or spar your opponent/training partner would see it and intercept you before you can deliver the kick. Wouldn't it be better to generate power when it's more difficult like when your still

[@jotrachsel]

will this be bad for your knee?

[@pvc3348]

Stuart Tomlinson how to learn all the videos in this "muay thai" playlist on one month ? I want training programme

[@warriorcollective]

ibrahim osama Hey, one month might be pushing it a bit, there are now over a 100 videos ha ha. It is not so simple as to just write a program, especially as you have stated you are training predominately on your own. I would really just try and work through videos you enjoy and see how you go on! Let me know how it goes

[@pvc3348]

Stuart Tomlinson​ Okay I am with you step by step waiting for a programme, how much time did you see I want to learn these vids ?

[@joemorrow8696]

Hi do you have an one on one coaching program?

[@warriorcollective]

If you contact Rich Cadden through his social media or gym (Chokdee Martial Arts Academy in York), I am sure he can help you out in that respect!

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

joe morrow please feel free to contact me on [e-mail]

[@bali5890]

Very good video but if you don't lean back a little bit more you might be in range for your opponent to punch you while you kick them.

[@davidheaton5765]

Brilliant video. Subscribed :)

[@AdvancedMuayThaiTech]

great video

[@warriorcollective]

The most viewed on this channel so I think a lot of people must agree!!

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

Nice looking bags.......I owned a Fairtex 125ibs 6ft bag once.....Far to large for bedroom!

[@Karma7711]

Good video, missed a couple points. I like to turn my leading foot roughly 15 degrees to the left when kicking as I feel it helps my momentum and accuracy as it helps me to gadge were the contact point is and drive through it. A lot of it is about maintaining balance and the correct distance. Atleast that's how I like to do it, doesn't necissarly mean it's correct.

[@mcpartridgeboy]

hi there heres my technique for a turn kick, instead of doing the kick im first gonna tell you im doing the kick by stepping first, then im gonna tell you again and give you a free chance to punch my jaw off by dropping my hand, good technique man ! muai thai is a dam good martial art an that guy would smash almost 100% o any karate guy, but he could use a few years in karate to get that kick sharper and more powerful !

[@aries6776]

+mcpartridgeboy So what if you see the tell for the kick? If you don't get the hell out the way then it will smash your arms or your body. The step is taking him offline from counter punches. It's hard to land well with any good power when your opponent is stepping sideways away from you. And he brings up his other hand to protect his jaw so he isn't open at all. Go watch some top Nak Muay and see how easy it is to land a counter punch when they throw a heavy body kick.

[@mcpartridgeboy]

aries6776 interesting point thsnks

[@aries6776]

***** Yep stepping with the guy (as you would do to catch) and jamming (coming inside the arc of the kick) are legit counters but there is always a counter/defence for everything. And you can then counter the counter by setting a trap and so on.

[@stanleykassim2839]

Have you ever been in a fight? You move around so much that the little step isn't a tell. Why don't you fight before you comment...

[@mcpartridgeboy]

Stanley Kassim a fight ? you mean have I competed or do you mean have I defended myself against a mad man in the street ?

[@marjodye1]

nice video and nice tshirt :)

[@warriorcollective]

marjodye1 Rich was a pleasure to visit and film, he has a wealth of experience and is obviously a snappy dresser!

[@AlleGamez]

how turn shin to iron? tell me if you can.

[@AlleGamez]

+Stuart Tomlinson

[@warriorcollective]

+Alessandro Macedo Hey, I get asked this a lot. Unfortunately there is no shortcut to the conditioning of shins. It is essentially just a case of repetition. Use the shin to hit the thai pads, heavy bags and spar. They will bruise and hurt but they will heal. Every time this process occurs they will gradually become more conditioned for impact i.e. losing most of the pain receptors in this area through the damaging of nerves and increasing the density of the bone via the series of micro-fractures caused by the repeated trauma of striking hard surfaces. Stay away from anything that breaks the skin or over damages as this will not only halt your training for long periods of time, it can also lead to deformity of the bone. I hope this helps!

[@AlleGamez]

+Stuart Tomlinson thanks, this help me a lot. i saw People hiting the shin with a piece of wood. maybe this helps too. btw thanks to you. Greetings from Brazil.

[@nickmichael3124]

so what sorts of stuff do you kick for this process to occur?

[@AlleGamez]

+ACE 0161 i kick tyres and you ?

[@drew2truth]

Keep your left hand up to guard your face people. Throughout the whole kick.

[@warriorcollective]

In theory that is always going to be what the aim is, in practise it sometimes does not happen for the best of us! Rich made it to being a world champion and a great one at that so I guess no one is perfect ha ha! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial regardless, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!

[@wolfyenriquez9504]

what if at my gym we do not have kicking bags?

[@warriorcollective]

If you want resistance in your training then the next best thing will be a pad holder. In some respects having a partner is better than a bag but the downside is you then have to rely on them being there.

[@chocholmaster]

FAntastic !!

[@warriorcollective]

chocholmaster Thanks!

[@PeterSodhi]

Thx

[@warriorcollective]

You are more than welcome!

[@mckenna5776]

These Muay Thai guys have small quads but huge calves. I want it!

[@uio2299]

Ok idont now how to took eng good but i wan't you to answar my q if i watch all videos can i be like you you pro right plz answar

[@warriorcollective]

The_WoLF55 Hi, thanks for commenting and getting in touch. In answer to your question, I would recommend that you find a suitable gym and instructor locally to you in order to learn Muay Thai. The videos on this channel are not meant to replace a gym and instructor, they are here to supplement your existing training. I hope you find somewhere great! Let me know how you get on!

[@uio2299]

Stuart Tomlinson thank you

[@ddave7026]

EASY! no problem..Hold my beer...

[@wontonmin6481]

The power and speed comes from the hip...

[@warriorcollective]

Peter Kinzio I can't disagree with you there, although I think working on other things as mentioned in this video can be of great additional use

[@Perez12why12]

the close caption didn't help was trying to get more information on your gym.

[@chokdeeacademy4366]

Anthony Perez www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk Chokdee Academy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

[@jamiesimpson4930]

Winner

[@warriorcollective]

Jamie Simpson Glad you enjoyed it, Rich is a fantastic instructor and this is an excellent tutorial!!

[@omarmonoruiz]

8:00 you do a small double step. why??

[@niewinskipiotr1993]

very informative. however, if 10min of explaining and speaking is a problem for you then at least do few rehersals before. looks like you are not sure what to say nor you are prepared

[@coachcadden]

This isnt a problem. A key part of coaching is attention to detail and pacing the information for the student. This is targeted at a multi level audience. Please be respectful of those not as experienced as yourself

[@thedude2122]

did rich start selling shoes because the link to his "gym" gave me a shoe shop

[@coachcadden]

www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk/timetable

[@AlphaAchilles]

Anyone else noticed that his right leg is alot bigger than his left?

[@coachcadden]

Sports performance introduces asymmetrical development from an S&C perspective. This is normal

[@antonioolarte4369]

Pls, in spanish Im from Perú Thanks

[@jasieniek86]

You suppose to kick without sidestep

[@cholgy5434]

bruh.. kick higher wtf.. I can effortlessly kick higher and only doing it few years man wtf... also first step then bloody kick... take care bruh. am sure you will make the breakthrough soon

[@shurikenttraffka3578]

круто

[@amirkazemi2517]

is he speaking chinese?

[@chimaera1855]

Weird thing is I've been training at some of the most famous camps in Thailand and they always ask me not to step to the side but step straight.

[@warriorcollective]

Dennis nguyen I think like anything, different gyms and instructors teach variations on the same thing!

[@622PSS]

Stepping aside forward before a kick can help the practitioner pivot the ball of the support leg and rotate the hip better, and thus launch a perfect / standard shin kick with utmost power. It is a more effective way for learners especially in bagwork. But this way may have a telltale effect in bouts. Stepping straight is more practical in fights especially when one has to kick frequently and swiftly. A Nak Muay kicks as much as he walks and masters the knack of thai kick since childhood, so he simply takes a small step forward to gain momentum for the kick all the time and tells others to do so.

[@jasonrutibager7542]

Dennis nguyen training with champs don't make you a champ... this guy is a champion. This is his perspective. Thai has it's style ... Holland fighters have their own style and US and Euro have their own style. Just enjoy and take what you can from this video. Doesn't mean it's incorrect..like you're are implying.

[@chimaera1855]

I have 38 fights 26 wins 4 draws 6 lost I didn't say this as a bad comment.the power of a kick come from the rotation of the foot,hip and body.if u step aside u are wasting at least 20/30% of ur power.for beginners I agree but not advance fighters.and before u ask I have 25 years of training so I speak by experience after trying many different ways .tks for all ur videos keep up the good work

[@jasonrutibager7542]

Dennis nguyen much respect to you :)

[@JasonP118]

Open your hips a bit more and you can kick threw the bag.

[@bryanbessem]

+Jason McCarthy Totally agree. Personally I always aim for my hips to be 90 degrees vertical, because this way most of my the energy will be transmitted through my via my hips in the target. However there are many different ways of kicking. One method is faster, but less powerfull. While another method is much slower, but much more destructive. I'm getting so much off topic. Anyway there is alot of science behind throwing a Muay Thai kick, which is interesting to me

[@JasonP118]

I agree with you but I watched a guy once do his Thai kicks a little different which I thought was interesting he turned the right leg almost a full 90 degrees without moving on the ball the full 180 as a Karate round house ends up with the full twist just the ninety and closed the gate threw the bag. You kicking is way better than mine I am just asking if you have tried this approach and what difference you found in the power and speed?

[@bryanbessem]

Jason McCarthy Do you have a link? To be honest I can't really visualize what you're trying to say. What I do know is that the more you turn your hips and ball of your foot, the longer it takes to land your kick. The main point for a good kick, as far as I know is transferring as much energy possible in your leg by turning your hips and body in. Also your leg should always follow your body.

[@LexieDaian]

thumbnail clearly showing kicking with the foot, embarrasing...

[@LexieDaian]

got to credit the demonstration though, at least you are kicking with the shin.

[@coachcadden]

Gotta find that sweet-spot and condition the feet/ankle/soft tissue while generating power

[@victoraguilar80]

carajo cuanto habla

[@edzel14k]

waah your too stiff need losen up, reason why your kick is not muay thai kick..