3 Best KICKS for the STREETS!! Pros and Cons for Kicking

Everybody knows the Golden Rule... "NO KICKING IN A STREET FIGHT" or.. "Don't THROW KICKS IN DA STREETS" etc etc.. But I break down the pros and cons of the 3 best and most popular kicks in martial arts.. the Front Kick (Mae Geri), Side Kick (Yoko Geri) and the Roundhouse Kick (Mawashi Geri) and we talk about the Pro's and Cons of each one for them in a street fight. Can you catch kicks? Can you sprawl? Can you fight a boxer? Fight a wrestler? There are so many implications that come along with this question, but here's another video that hopefully helps clear things up!!
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Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Kung , MMA, UFC, Sensei Seth, Kata, Kumite, Sparring, Fight, Boxing, Kick, Side Kick, Yoko Geri, Roundhouse Kick, Spinning Wheel Kick, Tricking, Bottlecap Challenge

[@SenseiSeth]

If you want to learn streetworthy kicks, check out my teachable! SENSEISETH.teachable.com/p/higherkicks

[@Zapinator321]

Sidekicks don't work.

[@SenseiSeth]

Unless you learn them from me

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@Zapinator321 side kicks work

[@SenseiSeth]

Until they don’t

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@SenseiSeth Then you go for the nut shot.

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

Best 3: -low kick -lower kick -lowest kick

[@nuoxy]

nah

[@andr31requiem2]

Lead side kicks and front kicks: "looks like you have underestimated my power"

[@chandakangwa1917]

Can't wait to try these on my kids, thanks Sensei Seth

[@bellion9143]

huh?

[@mieshatatesfartbox7155]

“Don’t throw this kick unless you are prepared to deal with the consequences if it goes wrong” That is SO true-with EVERY technique, you MUST have a backup plan!!

[@KarateTVtraditional]

Seth Sensei I just strted to watch I couldn't go away from it your explanation is good God bless you ----Arun Dev from India

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks!!

[@KarateTVtraditional]

@@SenseiSeth the earlier comment is from my father...we both use the same Id 😂 he's new to your channel... For me ... Sensei Seth and icy Mike is daily routine 😂😂🙏

[@ethanmanjhi4007]

@@KarateTVtraditional aare aaplog idhar v... collaboration kb hoga😢...mai to socha sensei seth aur karate tv ke beech collaboration hoga...kyunki karate aur kalaripayattu ka knowledge sabko nhi rhti

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

He has better chemistry with himself thai I do with anyone

[@SenseiSeth]

Me and I get along really well.

[@SenseiSeth]

We really get eachother

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@SenseiSeth 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nighthex9118]

@@SenseiSeth Me seems like a pretty epic person.

[@SenseiSeth]

@@nighthex9118 he’s dope

[@edwinhallett9751]

Several years ago, I threw a hard round house that connected right above an assailant’s knee effectively buckling his leg. It was the only blow thrown. He moved in, I waited and drove my shin hard into his leg. He dropped and looked at me. “I wasn’t expecting that.” Yeah, no shit Sherlock. I asked “You done?” “Yeah, sorry.” All in all, potential fight ended and I didn’t get hit.

[@justsomeguywithtattoos6267]

Wait he could talk after that?

[@SerafRhayn]

“You done?” “Yeah, sorry.” Idk why, but that’s just so funny to me 😂

[@lalchungnungaralte9104]

@@SerafRhayn Sounds badass to me actually but also funny

[@TheLouisianan]

The thigh is like the chin of the legs man. Also, balsy to start with a kick, but I also forget that not everyone walking around knows how to check kicks.

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

How would one set it up? Id like to try that in sparring.

[@NicolaMaxwell]

why Seth doesn't acknowledge my nifty emojis I'll never know

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh hey dope emojis lol

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@SenseiSeth They're awright....

[@fbiagent2848]

Is that Seth getting kicked by WB?

[@mythrin]

Wtf how

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@fbiagent2848 yeah lol

[@josiahdimmick6133]

Dude that intro was some of your best work yet, great timing

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha thanks a ton!

[@allistar420]

Kicks to the legs in a street fight work well. Body kicks and head kicks can get you in trouble if you can't fight off your back. Don't fight off your back in a street fight if you can avoid it. Avoid all street fights If you can as well. The law is not on your side if you are a trained Martial Artist.

[@rajachakravarthy3633]

What if you are student and the brats come in group ?

[@pehunter1]

The roundhouse and the sidekick have been useful for me in the past when I was involved in street fights; however, the front kick didn't work out for me in the street, so I didn't use it afterwards. A turning back kick worked once in a street fight but that's because the situation was set up for it; otherwise don't turn your back in the street to do such a kick, or you'll increase the risk of getting slammed, stopped, etc.

[@kb7867]

How come the front kick didnt work out for you? Supposedly the front kick is good for kicking the groin or stomach of the attacker.

[@chrisgould101]

Front kick ended my last streetfights and decidedly. Its probably the easiest to grab but it's also one of my most comfortable and fastest kicks. There's different front kicks too. Maybe I'll try a side kick if ever in another altercation. I thin I'd automatically go kneecap but could go ribs . Basically just don't throw head kicks

[@humblebeginnings8328]

Front is fast. Agree with Rogue. Practice pulling the leg straight back on recoil. I use it more like a teep but however you do it a quick front to the chin can end a fight.

[@slavicmetal-head8679]

Back spin kick is only good when u set the enemy to have more guard on their head instead of the torso that's when u do the kick

[@ashtonnolan-pack5046]

Using a lead roundhouse to spinning back kick or the rear roundhouse to lead side kick has become some of my favorite moves I’ve learned from this channel. Works wonders when they think you’ve whiffed a kick then your longest kick hits. Thanks for all your advice Seth keep up the good work

[@skycow3208]

I think kicks won’t work in a fight if you don’t know how to kick

[@SenseiSeth]

Yes, this is very true

[@skycow3208]

@@SenseiSeth but you gotta throw kicks you know your good at

[@NicolaMaxwell]

That is a marvellous assessment.

[@skycow3208]

@@NicolaMaxwell I know I came up with it when I saw a montage of Wonderboy destroying people with kicks

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@skycow3208 lol. Wonderboy is one my favourite fighters to watch and in general. Technical striking clinic upcoming! Can't wait! That side kick in the Masvidal fight, ouch!😬

[@jeanackle]

Very nicely put together information. Thank you, Sensei Seth!

[@baldbull6808]

I was surprised by the power of that first casual low roundhouse. That was a nice thump for just looking like he was scooting something out of the way.

[@lslewis]

Really good points! I especially liked when you said to prepared for the consequences of missing a kick. AND you're a funny dude lol. Subbed!

[@ryanclayton6496]

Just started the vid. My go to after 20 yrs nightclub Sacurity. 1. Teep. / Cross stomp. 2.Front snap kick or teep to body. 2. Low side kick.(can be done even whilst kneeling on one knee during a restraint). 4. Kness to body NEVER THROWN A ROUNDKICK IN MY LIFE ON THE STREET. ESPECIALLY HIGH??. With the ultimate highest respect Sensei, may i ask you to rethink the higher kicks?

[@kungfulovenyc4273]

Loved this video 😄, I like throwing a few hand techniques then front kick to hip knee or ankle stomp followed up by more hand techniques to keep confusion.

[@r_cipri]

Man you can’t believe how I am enjoying your channel I started watching it like 2 days ago and I already saw lots of videos

[@erikhagler3500]

I like the analysis, bro. In Jeet Kune Do, a low lead side kick to the knee/shin/thigh is a great way of dealing with someone advancing or as a fight stopper. I have to agree anything waist or above is dangerous in attempt to land

[@Gh0st_0723]

Seth!!! Bro how nevervous were you when the 5 the round started and we knew WB's knee was blown? Dude I was staring at the clock so damn hard wanting the round to end. That Karate discipline is undeniable man.

[@SenseiSeth]

Was insane for sure

[@Gh0st_0723]

@@SenseiSeth yes!!! Hey man wondering what your thoughts are on over training and training frequency. Maybe one day make a video on it? Personally experienced burnout this past week,was wondering if it was just physical/mental exhaustion or am I just being a baby.

[@richardwillcoxson6177]

I think the retraction of these kicks is as critical. I had a bad habit with the front kick leaving it out too long and just dropping the leg. One night in sparring Sensei pointed it out and that my opponent was just waiting for it.

[@TheLouisianan]

In Muay Thai we do drills with teeps where the opponent trys to catch it and it's your job to get in and get out in reverse order (not dropping your leg) with them since catching a teep is basically you getting swept in competition or in a street fight who knows what

[@sixstringrevolver6742]

Great video, Sensei Seth! Thank you!

[@CombatSelfDefense]

Re: the opening sketch Okay Seth, we get it, you can throw kicks in a street fight. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Badump tsss

[@SenseiSeth]

I award you two points

[@CombatSelfDefense]

@@SenseiSeth thank you Sensei. Two more points and I can get a prize

[@dannystalford5029]

This was much better than the last vid, great job. I thought you were going to endorse kicking but you hit on most of the disadvantages of each kick and I was genuinely surprised. One thing I thought you should have made more of a demonstration of are the low kicks (the muay Thai style ones). Though I can tell your not as used to throwing them so you're not getting the full potential out of the power you can use. Granted this is only a video but that's just my first impression There's a way to throw them that makes it almost impossible to take a counter punch if you angle properly. The biggest disadvantage in my experience for non trained people is not knowing how to check low kicks, which makes them the "safest" tool for taking the fight out of someone without risking getting hit. Or at least make them worry about low kicks so much that the chin is an easy target

[@thaloh]

From my experience, front and side kicks to the torso and pelvis are very effective in street fights. You can control distance, and most people have no idea how to defend against it.

[@robertlisastanley7433]

Gotta love the teep

[@SenseiSeth]

Teep til they weep.. or something like that

[@DonHUNDO]

@@SenseiSeth teen till they sleep 💤

[@SenseiSeth]

I like that one better

[@snazdogdbfan251]

@@DonHUNDO til they counting sheep

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Teep til thet sweep (you)

[@HolomosB]

Hello Sensei Seth! Love your stuff, thank you. "If you want to kick them in the head, throw them on the ground first" and yea front kick to the solar plexus, is easy to hide the view of the oncoming kick under their hands if they have a guard up , works great to counter a rush, I agree with IcyMike here.

[@ramondiaz2851]

Nice black belt! What style? And the red letters embroidery is awesome 👌! I watched you and you got world class kicks for sure!!

[@donjames5761]

push kick shuffle side kick are my 2 favorite anything to knock them off balance other than that. get those knees an elbows out break what ever they extend my dad served as a marine drill instructor. thats what i learned from him

[@emp0rt]

Coming over from the Wonderboy's channel. Great content... appreciate the humor. Subbed.

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks bud!

[@garrettchew5920]

Shane has a vid where gnt shows how he threw these three kicks in street altercations. Great video

[@Jessiedunaway27]

Sensei Seth you should do a street-fights review or maybe people using martial arts in a street-fight which would be better for dissecting

[@rodneypauley4077]

Side kick followed by a spinning back fist or a spinning elbow if you slide of or miss, a fav of mine

[@TheShepherdFilms]

earned a like for the intro alone!

[@SenseiSeth]

Had to bust out the acting chops lol

[@chunkyunun7434]

How do you feel about front snap kicks as opposed to teeps? I feel like the snapping motion is something most people don't expect (kinda like how Anderson pulled one off against Belfort).

[@sonseigrandicimo1898]

Very valid points. It's also case sensitive. Like feints, for example. Feinting can either: 1. Make someone who loves to throw counters react with a counter (usually a punch) 2. Make someone who is trying not to expose their chin react by trying to somehow use movement to weave or dodge that same feint. 3. Have no reaction or a delayed reaction. Also the thing about most street fights is that most people won't have prior knowledge about their opponent, forcing to adapt or otherwise get surprised by a technique one might be ready for. The 3 kicks you mentioned are the most fundamentally basic, yet most effective. Also these basic kicks can stop an attacker in the tracks if you choose to pay attention to your targets. Soft targets should be a priority. Most street fighters (or people who fight in the street with no formal training) are usually hand strikers with no kicks or grappling to worry about. That is still no excuse to make the mistake of underestimating your opponent. But it usually is slightly better than fighting someone with a well-rounded skillset. SIDE NOTE: Spinning Side/Back kicks will get good results if aimed at the solar plexus or the sternum! Either will send an opponent flying or crush a diaphragm! And yea, side kicks are always awesome. Crazy deceptive how a spinning back has a spin like a sweeping roundhouse kick, but ends up being a linear variation of the standard side kick!

[@sherlockholmes882]

I agree. Side kicks, roundhouse and front kicks seem like useful in streetfights. Other kicks are too risky given the balance issue and the exposure it leaves to your body.

[@patrickjoshua9562]

Happy birthday Seth🥳🥳

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you!!!

[@warriors8179]

liked u ideas so much Perfect and awesome

[@shaungriffith7548]

In a street fight, things happen at closer range. So sidekicks, roundhouse kicks, or front kicks should be delivered to the knee of your opponent until distance can be achieved. You should never start off with a kick to the body even at distance, use your punches or hand strikes with the kicks being a follow up to them. Practice doing combos with punches and hand strikes and finishing the combo with a kick. Use kicks to the body or towards the head once you cause your opponent to try and cover up to protect themselves.

[@johnbeimel3180]

I see your point with not bringing the knee straight up on a side kick but I enjoy throwing it that way (at least on my front foot) because it allows me to set up for that hook kick. Granted we are talking about a street fight so setting up stuff isn't as important. Great video!

[@SenseiSeth]

Heel first should set up even better for the hook kick

[@SenseiSeth]

Think of a hook kick as a side kick that went too far in front, so you pull it back at the last second

[@johnbeimel3180]

@@SenseiSeth true true, it's also muscle memory since my Taekwondo instructor taught it that way ever since I was a kid so if I learned it a different way first, I'm sure I'd prefer it that way too

[@SenseiSeth]

Ah, I see you’ve been tainted by the TKD

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@SenseiSeth 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I seen tkd i thought "here we go"

[@GuilhermeSilva-xm3my]

Very nice. What a lesson!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks so much!

[@dakotalandreth]

I pulled guard at my McDonald's fight club and won

[@SenseiSeth]

Sounds tasty

[@oldschoolmuzzey]

Dakota Landreth , I bet those guys are salty fighters from cooking all those fries

[@dakotalandreth]

@@oldschoolmuzzey they 100% are

[@chrisgould101]

Hope it was in the playground

[@dakotalandreth]

@@chrisgould101 close, the skate park

[@jakelewis676]

Awesome content man. The only thing I disagree with is the snap kick to the face. It's not great if the opponent is taller but I've land it all the time in sparring on shorter opponents with a low stance. Another reason I like it is that it's hard for the opponent to see where it's going and if you miss I find it still creates distance in a fight.

[@deltabravo1969]

Well said!

[@gungriffen]

I've used, Side Kick Roundhouse And front kick to the stomach. Though I mixed them with Wing Chun so I've never thrown a kick unless I had hold of someone. (stealing balance)

[@nagyzoli]

@Sensei Seth I would argue that the mawashi geri (roundhouse, circular kick) is significantly more powerfull than the sidekick IF it has enough space to do the whole half-circle, because of angular velocity. Sidekick needs shitload of training and good hip flexibility to be THAT good. Mae Geri is the most instinctive, AND fastest (shortest amound of movement to chamber, shortest amount of path to "fly"

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

ah sensei seth im going to change wing chun for sanda i know both work and are effective for self defence and fighting but sanda is more suited

[@SenseiSeth]

Nice!! Have fun with it 👍

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

@@SenseiSeth the reason being is because sanda has been used in mma more than wing chun and other kung fu style just look at cung le

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

@Jay Gin also jkd is both a martial arts style and philosophy and is both good and effective or self defence and fighting

[@nicksalvatore5717]

@@gerardocovarrubias1127 how is your Sanda journey going?

[@Unity116]

That intro sequence was def me whenever anyone doubts kicks 😂

[@Saiarts_yt]

Kicks I adapted to using are Fumi-ashi (foot stomp), Momo Geri (thigh kick), Gedan Kake geri (lower hook kick), and for opponent who are at distant Take tombo Geri (Tornado kick).

[@Saiarts_yt]

Note, I only use this just to delay the trouble-makers. I did however paid the trouble-makers a $100 bill just to cause no trouble. Police officers honored me for my kindness.

[@dmytoe5679]

This intro is honesty the best thing ever

[@SenseiSeth]

My gf hated it. Thank you for the reassurance 🙏🙏

[@CombatSelfDefense]

Incidentally, I just released a video today about what to do when you miss a roundhouse kick (spoilers, it can become a side kick)

[@garrettchew5920]

Sensei seth's seminar vid with shane in it covered that as well. Pretty sure shane has a video on it too.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

I do this and it works the first time, every time. Eventually after you miss a kick they won’t even charge in to avoid the sidekick, even if they do an angle change it’s telegraphed enough to back up and circle out.

[@BlackWat3rGTR]

"KKKKKKK-KOMBOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" Killer Instinct developers would be proud.

[@sasquash8709]

I really don’t know what to make for your kicks, I also don’t know what style you practice. I did shotokan for 17 years plus and very aware of the differences between each style but I can’t help but notice issues with the mechanics of each kick and transfer of weight in each. Fair play, putting yourself up doing techniques, it’s a daunting task.

[@jasonpatio8338]

Please think about your floor. Wet smooth cement? Jeans that can or cant bend well, foot wear. Knee safety when pivoting. Falling down when kicking on ice, soccer ball for enemies friends....i recommend teep. Front kick groin. Weapons of opportunity? What can you grab with hands? Most importantly "be first"...

[@yoshiebirdly1671]

Man your chemistry with yourself is just too good ))) :D

[@kuelee7634]

Love your horse kick its beautiful

[@danceswithrats]

Good Video. I haven't kicked as much in about 7yrs (TKD) . But if I am rushed by a drunk ,partially blind ,man with a rolled up newspaper. I will instinctively throw a back kick without thinking . And run.

[@raydrexler5868]

Also it’s always helped to move hands first to hide and help with the mechanics of a kick.

[@bondjames-bond7664]

Can u do best moves in a street or self defense scenario .... ?? Pls do a vdo on best elbow strikes in a street fight .....

[@TheWillToFight]

I have used a roundhouse kick to the leg in a street fight before

[@SenseiSeth]

How’d it go?

[@NicolaMaxwell]

What happened ?

[@TheWillToFight]

It was more of a warning kick and lucky enough he took the warning lol

[@SenseiSeth]

An exact reason I mentioned!! So dope

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@TheWillToFight lol nice one!! What martial art do you do??

[@madmike1708]

Tbf my stand up game is primarily punch heavy with mostly round kicks mixed in. I mainly land kicks after pumping straights or I use my kicks to land lead hooks or rear straights. But reality is I am mainly a grappler, in the street I would not be AS worried about throwing the roundhouse kick because I am confident I would either defend the takedown outright, defend the take down and clinch, or go for the front head lock and deter them from driving with my high elbow guillotine...or just finish it. Even if I get taken to the ground I feel confident I can at least shrimp and scramble back to my feet.

[@moracomole8090]

My Top 3 #3 Sidekick In the hips #2 Side or Swap in the legs #1 in the Ballls, any

[@camiloiribarren1450]

Seth: *shows three variations of useful kicks* Me: Grrr!!! YEAHHH!! So excited!!!

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha heck yes!

[@ianstiehl1994]

I do feel like sensei should have mentioned the setups off of spinning through with the roundhouse. He assumed that you would land with the kicking leg in front. I prefer to spin through, following up with either a spinning backfist, uppercut, spinning heel kick, spinning backfist, etc.

[@nathandiaz4360]

Happy Birthday seth

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ananiasbullock8293]

That's a dope intro ☝🏽😂

[@Frankie1622]

Sidekick, main con is you find it hard to throw fists afterwards. Basically solved if you know how to box and are good at jabs (and maybe flicker jabs) or if you are more proficient in kicking based fighting anyway. Roundhouse, main con is it leaves your body open to tackles. Basically that means the roundhouse should be more used as an opportunistic attack if your opponent is left open due to being outmanoeuvred. The front kick basically solves all its cons with it’s pros and applications. I also prefer the side kick since it has more range and power while it keeps the side stance. Basically, the side kick is more of the outfighter’s main kick while the front kick is better for infighters. Correct me if I’m wrong though, I’m honestly talking out of my ass here by speaking based on my understanding rather than experience and would like understand fights better

[@yeout4386]

this is a critique i have about how we train in tang so do youre not allowed to use takedowns throws or to catch the opponents attack when sparring

[@helpwork1]

you do static kicks, try using movements from karate and positions, zenkutstudachi nekoashidachi, makiwara can help precision force and timing.

[@SenseiSeth]

....

[@helpwork1]

@@SenseiSeth you combine with sabaki or reverse stances ura type, yori ashi practice kihon with others at your level or masters from intenational lv.

[@Grimmurdoch]

Say you miss the side kick how about 6 to 12 elbow to try to keep your opponent at bay as you recover to your stance?

[@1Slayer6661]

I love a good groin kick and groin stomp to finish my street altercations

[@elearis1]

I think that a right side kick can be somewhat followed up with a right ridge punch/backfist… dunno just speculating.

[@DEAN3424]

Sensi Seth!! You should do a video of "when your opponent catches your kicks"

[@pehunter1]

Dean Kim, I agree with you. But if Seth doesn't, here's something to consider. I did throw many kicks in the dojo and outside when I was younger. I even got my leg caught in a street fight once (in the 1980s). I had to drop to the ground and kick with the other foot. It worked, but I also cut my wrist open on my own glasses when they fell and cut me on the ground. For best results, try to avoid the fight...

[@taekwondobro]

I think kicks are just as effective as punches if you are good. i covered some of this in a street fight review video on my channel. I showed a bunch of videos of street fights where kicks were used to win. It's in my fight breakdown playlist.

[@Erik.Ironside]

Thanks 😊

[@sebastianramirezgarcia5293]

Nice! I was just thinking about how I'd kick somebody in a street fight Best intro ever btw haha

[@oldschoolmuzzey]

I learned to bring my front kick back faster than it goes out so it’s a little less likely to get your kick caught

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Yeah, snap kicks also gets the job done

[@nickmuaythaiandfitness]

I’d say any kick can work in right scenario. Not necessarily looking for the kick, but it coming naturally.

[@Bralor89]

I rushed through the Video.... but what about the classic lowkick? Inside out and vice versa. Or did you include it in the roundhouse kick (low?)

[@ShawnV-qo8xj]

When you have multiple pursuers, Kix are useful in terms of trying to create some distance, while at the same time keeping some level of awareness of your surroundings period for the most Pand this is from indirect experience most of the street fights. That I remember hearing about were beingjumped. And it's not quite the neatly packaged 1 on 1 fighting that you get in sparring. So the first thing is like always to assume that the person is not alone. At least then, you have a happy surprise when it's just 1 on 1, and you're prepared for the worst if you're getting jumped. I think an exercise that helps build up. That spatial awareness is something that quite a few martial artists on KZbin have been doing. Which is like these little parkour challenjust where you have? Maybe 3 or 4 people chasing you down. That and we used to do drills where you have multiple attackers. But unlike with IKEA, though, it was more so figure out how to evade and throw strikes. While you have several people with various weights and heights coming at you. Learning how to deal with multiple attackers? In that would be a good exercise in terms of figuring out how effective your basic kicks are. The parkour drills/challenges are things where you are evading, and so you are kind of saying I'm not consenting to a striking match. That puts you in that anxiefying situation and allows the opportunity to train into yourself some set of reactions that increase the chances of you getting away from the situation or puts you in a better position of control. The last thing anyone wants to do is put their safety in the hands of an attacker.

[@bondjames-bond7664]

Seth , what about the oblique kick ?? Can we throw it in a street fight??

[@tonyoj4751]

Great insight man, but it's the killer instinct "cooooooocombo" that forced to me to give a like! 😅

[@darrensamuels1511]

I like the front kick to the hip because it drops the head for a nice hook punch just my two cents. Love you channel Sensei 🇦🇺🥋🥊

[@tagsan3834]

Bruh this isn't wwe lmao. A front kick to the hip will send the guy back flying instead of dropping his head.

[@darrensamuels1511]

@@tagsan3834 without going into my history I have been training off and on due to injuries from the age of 12 I am now 49 and have ranks in a different arts so believe me when you do a front kick to the hip you can get the head to a great spot for a hook punch. Don’t kick in the Center kick off to one side and you don’t need all your power you will get it mate if you try it out.

[@tagsan3834]

@@darrensamuels1511 i'm a karate black belt and used to be a kick boxer with a record of 38-2. I've also been in plenty of street fights since I was 16 with front kicks being my go to move for basically any fight so believe me when I say front kicks dont set up a hook.

[@darrensamuels1511]

@@tagsan3834 maybe I am not explaining myself well what I am talking about is a front kick to the top of the leg just under the hip when you push kick in a downward direction it brings the head forward it’s like the gift that keeps on giving try it out next time you train. My first black belt is in a freestyle karate and my second black belt is in Traditional karate I say this because this move was shone to me in both styles I am not trying to get into a pissing match I have just made a comment on something I was tort and is a move that I have trained with my own students over the years. Thanks for the conversation mate train hard and have fun 🇦🇺🥋

[@YoukaiSlayer12]

& here I was just loosing up to practice some kicking.

[@igluna8356]

omfg Always with the side kick... come on seth

[@derrickd3gmail]

Always good points. But I do think savate style kicks are more advantageous in a self-defense scenario. They train with shoes so they know how to use them to their advantage in street self-defense. I train with an old pair of semi-dressy thick-soled shoes because I wear these kind the most. Let me tell you, when you tighten your toes and do a roundhouse liver kick, that thick shoe sole is like the tip of a hammer. Theoretically, even if a person catches or blocks, you still have at least six-seven inches of penetration! Don't need much for a liver shot. And you kick the heavybag a little differently when you're wearing shoes, which is exactly how you want to kick in a self-defense scenario. I'm sold on savate style kicks.

[@leavemealoneyouprick]

hey seth, do you warm up before you train? how much do you stretch?

[@G.J.G.P.]

If you miss the mawashi geri, follow it up with a oshiro geri. And i always would "hide" the kick by throwing hand combos first. But it depends on the sircumstance. I would prefare a mae geri over the joko geri, because you can throw it out of the cold. Your not gesturing to much to your opponent, what will hapen next. In the case of the joko geri you need to "prepare" it much more ( stance wise) in order dont letting your opponent know, whats comming next. Also con while throwing a side kick is that your groin is "open". I would prefere the mae geri kekomi muay thai version. The technique is different how they throw it and the con is that your groin is also much vulnerable compared to the karate style, but its much more powerful.

[@ironmindbody3655]

Seth, You have to remember about kicking in non athletic wear. Kicking in Slacks and Jeans are more difficult! However, You can kick in them. Something I would mention. Might make a good video topic. Great videos!

[@SenseiSeth]

Covered that in a couple videos in the past!

[@NicolaMaxwell]

The other street fight kick upload I let my kid watch n he used it in a self defense situation so I'm grateful to this dude for that upload alone👌

[@ironmindbody3655]

@@SenseiSeth Must have missed it. I'll check it out!

[@tacticaltemplar875]

Hey, Seth- unrelated to the video (which is good, btw) but what brand gi do you use? Looks pretty dope and I'm in the market for a new one.

[@SenseiSeth]

For Karate I wear a Seishin Gi, Rolling I use my Hayabusa Lightweight BJJ Gi!

[@tacticaltemplar875]

@@SenseiSeth Thanks for the quick response! Keep up the great content and keep reminding Icy Mike that sidekicks work. 😉

[@jawhs01]

Was waiting for Seth to go super saiyan at the beginning... Maybe as a next video, Seth can try to go super Saiyan and show us how to do it.

[@edwhlam]

Side kick is great, if you train it a lot, and have the hip mobility to throw it fast, and from any range. The problem is that most people don't have the hip mobility to throw side kicks fast and hard even if the opponent is close. I know first hand. I used to have great hip mobility and can throw side kicks from any range quickly. With some years on me, not so much anymore.

[@ElDrHouse2010]

If the person is not flexible I wouldn't recommend kicks but for me. I'd say even pushing side kicks work for me. (unlike Mr. Popeye The Sailor Icy Mike says) At least I get to keep the instigator at bay with them, condition him into realizing I won't let him get inside my bubble easily.

[@sorearm]

Always set up your kicks with some punch combo's, get them to raise a guard/shell up, attack the legs. muay thai style lower leg chopping kick, take out the knee, run away

[@filipcesnjak2944]

Low kick and knee kick are only two kicks that are safe and efective for street fights, all the kicks are effective but only those two are efective and safe because you do not need to be warmed up, it can be raining, you do not need to be flexible and it is harder to catch them without risks.

[@raccoonmyroom6861]

I love the background music!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks!!

[@raccoonmyroom6861]

@@SenseiSeth Sorry, the content is really great as well!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks! No need to be sorry 🙏

[@SenseiDavid]

How do you get your uniform so Crisp and wrinkle free? I just can’t focus on the video... the uniforms to sharp!!

[@SenseiSeth]

I just fold it after every class!

[@pehunter1]

@@SenseiSeth , I thought you'd say, "I just put on a new gi." Instead, you gave a more practical answer: "I justfold it after every class!" That's what we're supposed to do....and clean it.

[@TwistedMist77]

What about like the bruce lee side kick switch to South paw side stance go in with strong right jabs cause thats most people dominate hands say your dominating with just those rights in South paw than bam a quick low side kick. Like knee for below. Than switch back to muy thai stance cause I do mostly muy thai.