Peter The Lumberjack Aerts Insane High Kicks Explained - Technique Breakdown

Peter The Dutch Lumberjack Aerts is one of the greatest kickboxers of all time. His nickname, the Lumberjack, came from Aerts ability to fell heavyweights, chopping them down with wide, arching kicks. But there was much more to Arts style than mere power.
Aerts used complex footwork similar to the footwork Lomachenko uses today, which was set up and supported by stellar striking fundamentals and intelligent ringcraft.
Aerts entire style was built around landing his insane high kicks, and every component of his system was engineered to move him towards that goal. His style is a great example of how a fighter can use simple, low risk techniques to break down opponents in order to set up more powerful strikes. So in this video, we’ll take a look at the staple strikes that Aerts threw, and how he modified each to create a clear and effective path towards landing his most dangerous strike.
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[@gyrraxxus929]

can you do Jerôme Lebanner ? with the southpaw guard even tho he is right handed and the pressure he generates. He is the Crownless king of K1 and to me the most impressive to watch ever !

[@conanbdetective]

By way of record, he very well could be. As far as I can remember, he's the most successful K-1 fighter. Maybe Hug or Hoost has a cleaner record. But he's fought this year and longevity stands for something.

[@benparrish672]

The Blue Eyed Samurai Andy Hug AX KICKS

[@chris420uk]

The kickboxing and K1 GOAT has to be Giorgio 'The Doctor' Petrosyan. In the lightweight division which was the most stacked in history and his record is unmatched at 102-2.

[@juliahenriques210]

There is probably no single GOAT in kickboxing. As for future breakdowns, Yi Long's unorthodox defence deserves a chapter here.

[@therealcampoz9375]

Man I miss K1, good times. Some real characters back then. Aerts, Bonjasky, Feitosa, Schilt, Le Banner, Ignashev, Hari, Musashi, Cro Cop, I loved to watch these guys

[@mcfireballs3491]

Don't ever forget Ernesto 'mr. Perfect' Hoost

[@lukasgroot]

Arnesto Hoosto!

[@1000Demons]

@@mcfireballs3491 Ernesto' s a legend. I've met Ernesto. He's a solid guy, and awesome to speak to, too.

[@1000Demons]

@@mcfireballs3491 Ernesto' s a legend. I've met Ernesto. He's a solid guy, and awesome to speak to, too.

[@k_ir3868]

and Andy hug

[@desupocalypse]

"The Lumberjack" No kidding, those head kicks look really heavy for how quick they are.

[@mrsmooth78]

I would love to see a breakdown of Benny "The Jet" Urquidez. His record 49-1-1 is definitely impressive.

[@hardmetaldinos]

Check out Giorgio Petrosyan. He's got 102 wins and only 2 losses!

[@mrsmooth78]

@@hardmetaldinos You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? Then who the hell else are you talkin’ to? You talkin’ to me? Well I’m the only one here. Who do you think you’re talking to? Oh yeah? Huh? Ok.

[@mrdorf2784]

Was literally going to ask for the very same thing about Benny until I saw this question

[@kingali2523]

Badr hari

[@aleksander7014]

Three.14 ...what

[@timephire]

0:45 His Opponent got a call in the middle of the fight it seems..., Lol ;o)

[@murilocaruy]

LOL! Poor guy, I bet the phone rang in his ear for a month.

[@Rek_Rc]

No he MADE a call to god to let him know he was on his way to see him lmao

[@kidk007]

It was his mom who called, letting him know he was past his bedtime

[@butterchuggins5409]

That was just his body checking to see if his head was still up there.

[@dsjoakim35]

Lol. "Hello? What do you mean ding dong? Zzzzzzzz".

[@makaiev]

Peter Aerts reminds me of when we rented fight tapes to watch and didn't read the scores to not spoil who was the victor, but with peter aerts it was not even a surprise.... also his shuffle was stellar! The man could shufle in any direction and range... Usualy its a moment where one is suceptable to take a hit, and many have fallen by being clocked while shuffling, yet the man always went unscaved from it.

[@DemisedDill]

Notice how deep he twists his fixed foot. This snaps his hips and lower abdomen in the same direction of the kick generating a ton of power.

[@hearwho8438]

Thats how youre supposed to kick

[@mennovos5973]

Look at how he starts his scentences with capital letters

[@SpinTheFlo]

Peter Aerts was my favorite K1 Fighter of all times! Thanks for the vid

[@hardmetaldinos]

Giorgio Petrosyan would be a great kickboxer to break down

[@powerofberzerker9487]

Heck yeah. He was magical at times.

[@noisemagician]

Nederland heeft opmerkelijk veel kampioenen geproduceerd en dat voor een klein kikkerlandje.

[@grepominer8820]

K1 was de facto het open Nederlands kampioenschap kickboxen voor zwaargewichten,

[@QuoVadis316]

Jan Plas, Thom Harinck, Johan Vos waren de grondleggers van het Nederlandse Kickboksen... In de rest van de wereld (m.u.v. Japan) waren ze dan nog bezig met Savate, traditioneel karate, jiujitsu etc. Het Kickboksen sloeg geweldig goed aan bij het grote publiek, en de wedstrijdorganisatoren trokken volle zalen. Het eerste kickboks event wat ik bezocht, was ergens begin jaren ‘90, denk 94 of 95. Jaap Edenhal Amsterdam, Peter Aerts in de hoofdpartij tegen een levensgevaarlijk uitziende Duitser van Turkse komaf (ben zijn naam helaas vergeten) Aerts trainde nog bij Thom Harinck toen, zijn opponent werd eenvoudig geslacht... echt, de hele uitverkochte edenhal stond op de banken te juichen en te springen, geweldig!

[@coleano]

De reden daarvoor is de competitie, al zeker 25 jaar lang zijn er wekelijks gala's te vinden waar vechters hun kwaliteiten kunnen meten. Het resultaat is een zeer hoog niveau.

[@timgoorman]

Volgens mij heeft bas Rutten dit eens verklaard. In Nederland is het trainingsniveau ontiegelijk hoog. Kijk maar eens naar bv overeem, getraind met/tegen Badr, spong, saki, broer valentijn etc. dus je traint continu tegen topvechters.

[@barrymantz6026]

@@QuoVadis316 Jij bent iets te jong om te weten wie Bas Rutten is ben ik bang? Wat Pancreas is? Dat is de grondlegger van de K1 en MMA!

[@andrewrobertson3894]

Little known fact: He later played lead accordion in a folk band called Aerts and Crafts.

[@ingmard3178]

I think you're wrong :)

[@andrewrobertson3894]

@@ingmard3178 Impossible!

[@ingmard3178]

@@andrewrobertson3894 haha😁 what's you're source?

[@geraldfriend256]

Weren't they sued by Seals and Crofts?

[@juanrapington4411]

😂👏

[@erwindejong100]

Would love to see Nieky Holzken’s breakdown. His great technique and style and his signature liver shot.

[@Rando1975]

One of my favorite K-1 events was the '98 Grand Prix where Peter KOed everyone in the 1st round.

[@Kariakas]

He was great to watch, those K1 tournaments were amazing. Insane to think they'd fight multiple times a night. His head kicks look like he'd just lift his heal into the opponents head fluidly and effortlessly, he's a true legend.

[@moonsmilelucide]

Dude you absolutely nailed this one, I consider myself pretty sharp in seeing the setups when it comes to kickboxing but you did it of another level. I would say if any trainer would use this video to mold his pupil you can recreate a new Aerts. You pointed out every single bit why Aerts was so successful.

[@Ampersand00]

Brings back happy memories of K-1 mayhem. What a brilliant series, so many great fighters.

[@iboughtmeth1384]

It’s funny when these really smart fighters make professionals look goofy

[@petiertje]

They kind of are professionals you know ;) A year late, I know :D

[@jamesdelheimer3373]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO A BREAKDOWN ON MR PERFECT ERNESTO HOOST!!! 🤟🏼🙏🏼💙

[@Sool101]

Yes!! That's what I'd like to see as well. Absolute favorite

[@Chandasouk]

Ernesto Hoost Low kicks explained next?!

[@barrymantz6026]

Remy Bonjasky is en blijft de koning van de low kicks!

[@barrymantz6026]

@Jeroen If you cannot counter them they are. If you only lift the leg the other guy tries to hit he will hit your knee and hurt himself!

[@DENNIS-384]

Peter is my favorite kick boxer of all time

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

Agreed, so entertaining to watch. Always

[@barrymantz6026]

Old times!

[@Explorshon123]

Great breakdown, my favorite instructor was always emphasizing footwork and initiating combinations mostly off a speedy jab, the jab being the initial in the face distraction to move around and or land heavier punches or/and kicks. He often mentioned how good Tyson was with his footwork as an example. Constantly working on footwork often allows you to get around and even behind your opponent. I found working with an imaginary 8 angles around me usually in a stance with my back heel off the ground like you would before sprinting so you can use explosive movement, constantly practicing that before each training session and also on my own at home was a game changer.

[@roel6395]

Remy Bonjasky - Flying knees

[@barrymantz6026]

He invented them! Lethal!

[@Titantr0n]

0:45 "Hold on, I got a call"

[@Malik7-]

💀

[@saulodoamordivino]

"God, it's you? Yeah, I'm coming."

[@AfroGaz71]

@@saulodoamordivino 😂

[@sompret]

"I salute my ship sinking"

[@tritonsa27]

Not nice.

[@classesanytime]

I'd like to see a breakdown of "the diamond" Ramon Dekkers! Beautiful brutality!

[@stresscode9107]

Love the work. Always learn a new thing from your breakdowns

[@jonklause5130]

Great video. could you please do a video on Rob Kaman Thank you.

[@hawkeye18100]

What about Joe Lewis? The kickboxer, I mean

[@Luffytaro39]

hey bro Awesome vid i havent wachted it yet but i know its gonna be awesome i know your busy bro but if your free can you make a breakdown on Nigel Benn Bro plz if your going to do it can you plz reply bro anyway hope you and your family are safe

[@Cedroni188]

Finally another upload!!

[@IronLife1386]

Man old K-1 events and fights were such a thing of beauty. Just like Pride FC. Maybe someday again we will see something magical like those 2 companies. Hopefully.

[@JSVLRamirez]

Peter was a warrior I remember his fights with Le Banner as something like two warriors proudly fighting on Battlefield, there was no retreat, only open hearted fighting, pure and crystal clear givings and receivings, that's was so pure, so humble, and so freaking heavy, an hell of striking. This kind of fighter is magnificient thanks mister Aerts, you're a legend 🙏🙏🙏.

[@Tom_pr]

Yes he is. Thnx for your kind words 👈🏼👊🏼

[@frasertomsfilm]

He was so awesome. I bought VHS tapes of his K1 championships ... one was 3-0 3ko. He was a human highlight reel and rough too. He mixed it up so win or lose his fights were wildly entertaining. He's my all time favourite K-1 fighter by far.

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

Exactly, he was always entertaining. Very aggresive.

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

Can you learn every martial art in America without going to its place of origin

[@oscallibur5597]

Yeah probably

[@benjaminphipps8325]

Learn yeah probably. But master? Maybe not. Especially if you break up the martial arts into the various disciplines. (I could name like six types of karate off the top of my head.)

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

@ its just that i cant go to every country learn them

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

@ do you think you can learn pencak silat,savate,caporia in usa

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

@ so is that yes or no

[@jeanjaquesrosseaumarie9466]

Just to here to brag, he is teaching my kickboxing class from time to time

[@henriveenstra1003]

Mazzelaar, les krijgen van een van de beste ooit

[@husain4718]

Great video. BTW Can you do a Larry Holmes Vs Ken Norton breakdown pls? Keep up the great work.

[@joaovitordossantos2459]

I watched on Instagram Cosmo Alexandre interviewing Ernesto Hoost, and Hoost said Peter Aerts was his more difficult opponent because Aerts is always pushing himself forward.

[@dimitrisbezermelis3628]

ONE OF THE BEST OLDTIME FAVOURITE KICKBOXERS

[@removelimitbreak7524]

Didn't Isreal Adesanya make his name in kickboxing before the UFC. Maybe he'd be cool too breakdown

[@PedroOliveira-fc2rs]

RemoveLimitBreak Jack Slack has done an amazing breakdown on Adensanya, you should check it out

[@Jp-do9ny]

Adesanya is not that good of a kickboxer, never beat an elite fighter in kickboxing

[@markthebldr6834]

@@Jp-do9ny so hes not that good?

[@Jp-do9ny]

@@markthebldr6834 he's above average, but not elite.

[@markthebldr6834]

@1971soerin I disagree, but genderbender is hilarious.

[@justas423]

Peter: Is called "The Lumberjack" Peter: Doesn't have a famously powerful low kick. What were they thinking when they came up with the that?

[@ternoblomerus7361]

Aerts and loma gteatest ewer!!!💪👍and off cource manny pacman💪👍👊

[@straightedge3953]

Hey modern martial artist you make really good videos but can you please give us a Playlist of the songs you use in your breakdowns?

[@Blameyourfriends]

Dominick Cruz definitely took notes off this man

[@thethumbwarriormendoza817]

That’s smart using the jab like that

[@cockylockridge8644]

Thank you so much!! For covering a k1 legend. Boys like Peter, Andy, Ray and the rest dont get nearly enough recognition.

[@UntouchableBreakdowns]

Nice video dude keep up the work

[@lorenzoporco]

i had the honor to have Peter Aerts as my trainer for many years. what he told me is that he often lets his hand hang in front the face of the opponent just before he hits with a highkick so they don´t see it comming..

[@flowrepins6663]

thanx for sharing. u damn lucky wish i was in netherland to train w him. what else did he told u?

[@lorenzoporco]

@@flowrepins6663 what else did he tell me ?... so many things but 1 of his quotes was... the bigger they are, the harder they fall :-)

[@wyldshot666]

Love the detail in your videos. Been a fight fan for 35+ years, but with you I feel I'm learning something new.

[@jonlee3081]

I'd like to see you do analysis on Benny the jet Urquedez. Yeah I'm an old timer. I really prefered american style kickboxing. I thought it was much more fun to watch. I never cared for leg kicking. Not as fun to watch for me.

[@luantunez8975]

Yeah I agree, american style is a big show to watch. But as begginer fighter, I prefer "thai kickboxing and K1 style.

[@ermacthebest1783]

Nice nice

[@LuCa8_]

Yea I loved his knockouts in K1

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

Total speculation but if someone that pro won’t raise an arm properly I suspect a shoulder issue, perhaps it was painful and fatiguing to hold it up.

[@floopinhd2127]

I honestly don't even care for the god tier high kicks. Have y'all ever looked up this mans reach compared to his height? Big chunky noodle arms.

[@biscobisco1882]

As a long-time Aerts fan this is easily the best breakdown I've ever seen on the man. Usually the furthest analysts will go is the high kick itself and broad aspects of its execution ('block the vision' and/or 'sometimes he goes low, sometimes he goes high') - you went way beyond that and shed light on an entire 'system' of footwork patterns, angles and the very strategic processes which reveal Aerts' greatness far more than a video restricted to only the kick itself would have. Amazing work, almost criminal that you've given it to us for free.

[@pannemanbroeker6822]

THE GREATEST DUTCH KICKBOXER ?? THEY HAVE A LOT . ONE OF THEM IS RAMON DEKKERS ( r.i.p. ) . 63 KG AND A KNOCK OUT OF A HEAVY WEIGHT .

[@zeedmon3883]

Great video ! I never noticed that these boxing principles were adapted to kickboxing from legendary fighters until you mentioned it in your analysis ! I would like to see a breakdown of iron Mike Zambidis in the future I think there's a lot to be said there thanks keep up the great work

[@MixedMartialHelp]

Aerts was one of the greatest ever

[@hotterotter1367]

Aleksander Emelianenko is crazy ... this guy is a mad man no joke 😅 I'd love to see a analysis on him 👍🏼

[@xseper]

He never fight on top level... Maybye you ment his brother?

[@Spikeyifyify]

Phenomenal break down this going to take my game through the roof.

[@shinomori69]

Love the kickboxing videos! Just about any great kickboxer would be awesome

[@Dutch-K9-Unit]

Rob Kaman next time!!!

[@calska140]

Love his style. The low kicks of course, but his boxing was pretty unique and spectacular too.

[@MossFauna]

Love learning about kickboxing/muay thai, I know a shit ton about boxing and love expanding that, wondering if we could get breakdowns on guys like Sakat Petchyindee (I forget his spelling of the last name) or Nicolino Locche

[@shmookins]

Kickboxing record Total 143 Wins 106 By knockout 79 Losses 35 By knockout 20 Draws 2

[@ivansapoznik1405]

Can you breakdown Connor Mcgregor?

[@ramboassgoblin]

No, he's already in pieces.

[@ayoubbelkacem4809]

Badr Hari should be your next

[@dennishendrikx3228]

The Ramon Dekkers and Aerts. One opened the east for western fighters, the other was a K1 master. Difficult, because Hoost, Le Bannier were also insane good.

[@calska140]

Everybody forgets about ole Rob Kaman

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

Aerts was one of the greats and one of my favorite KBs

[@ChEkAlOtIcH3]

Im never gonna get tired of his knockout against rob van esdonk

[@OldDirtySanta]

It would be nice to see an episode about "Bas Rutten" Also a really good Dutch MMA Fighter! I really enjoying this ! i remember watching this on "EuroSports". The old k1 was such a joy to watch. The Dutch had there own style and a lot of really good fighters. Nice video's !

[@taekedewit]

Peter aerts 🙌 ramon dekkers 🙌 Ernesto hoost 🙌 the godfathers of Dutch kickboxing 🥇

[@taekedewit]

I know R. Dekkers muay Thai.

[@elijahencarnacion2968]

0:45 bro kicked him so hard he made him think he was on the phone

[@bobobo3451]

I could see calvin kattar using that jab in the future

[@אדרששון]

the goat Peter The Lumberjack Aeaarts

[@linyx1243]

Ayeeeee im early i love your videos

[@TywinLannister666]

Thank you so very much for doing this video, TMMA. Quality work and editing, for sure! Aerts was a monster with his axe kick/kicks in general! I wish more people did videos on classic "Pre-UFC" legends like Aerts, Hoost, Bonjasky, Buakaw, Saenchai, etc. Keep it up!

[@TheFDream]

Can we get a video on nigel benn or lennox lewis?

[@Adam-B543]

Didn’t see this one coming nice

[@travisoliver6349]

Aerts Hug Hoost Labanner Bernardo

[@nektaradam1396]

That time kick boxing had great fighters!! Thank you for this video...

[@buhu446]

my all time favourite fighter

[@manchild111]

I just love how you disect.and explain these fighters styles. Your explanations are dead on. Imo. Props brother.😎👍

[@striplingwarrior6309]

Benny the jet. The complete kick boxer. Tkd, kenpo

[@yordantomov3974]

One of the best fighter ever!

[@AroundElvesWatchUrselves96]

Beast

[@mclovin3724]

Yes😌

[@alphachingon6920]

De Lumberjack Jongûhhh, BAM 💥

[@JahBreed]

He kicks with proper form. Wow. Its funny how training according to the way its done builds better technique than training in a manner that whoever is in charge paying membership fees feels comfortable with. Will the wonders ever cease? Wow. I can't believe that these kicks are considered special. They are special....these days....unfortunately...because they are done properly. Full chamber-not an impressively fast quarter chamber. Extension-You can watch the force slide down his leg and his body jerk back on completion, this means that his leg is more transmitting than providing force with the slight jerk back representing force bleeding back into his body after the millisecond brief contact. Leverage-he keeps his body behind his strike.

[@stuartbond2280]

Break down Andy sowers

[@josueg369]

This was 🔥, amazing content you are my favorite fight Film analyst on KZbin

[@logandwyer8727]

Welp I found my new favorite kickboxer.

[@elmers2005]

very interesting, and timely considering the use of the low low kick in MMA in the past few years.

[@kwaynelovejoy8543]

Usagi Yojimbo, prove me wrong brah... I sed fukka Kung Fu Panda.

[@thefatmexican_]

Love your videos, keep up the good work 👍

[@TAROTAI]

@7:10 SIGH- *MUL* -TAY-KNEE-US (say it like this) -*-not-*- SIGH- *MA* -TAY-KNEE-US

[@henkweurding3339]

Ramon Dekker is the greatest non Thai kickboxer ever. Peter, is one of the best heavy weight kick boxers of all time, and he has the most of my respect. When he lost from Badr... if you compare Badr now at the age Peter lost... Badr would not have stand a change taking on a 40 year old lumberjack! That's why Peter shall be in the top 3 of all times.

[@markmulder996]

Seeing this makes me so sad that since K1 disappeared, nothing really took it's place. And it was the best thing ever. Fighters from all diciplines meeting in a tournament style finale. What an event this was to watch every year in December.

[@damienlahoz]

Hoost. Has to be Hoost

[@jacobheeringa6469]

Aerts was the real deal💪💪💪💪the example of what dutch kickboxing is.......the best fighters came from the dutch💪💪

[@mrd2392]

5:14. He killed this guy too. Mommy, I'm scared.

[@MAl-xz7lc]

MY favorite kickboxer.. AMAZING 🙏🏽

[@TheKickboxingCommunity]

Aerts is 6 feet 3/2 and 235 lbs by the way