Why CALF KICKS have Become so Effective and Popular in the UFC & MMA - Episode

[@VivekRamanan87]

Never seen someone explaining the calf kick with such details. World champ for a reason

[@davydtaylor4151]

Was he world champ?

[@davydtaylor4151]

Yanushka Gunawardena hey mate, what weight in glory did he have a world championship? I thought he fought Nicky holtzen for it and lost? Who did he beat for it, Raymond Daniels?

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@davydtaylor4151 Is that info not available online?

[@mekkiabdellaoui5378]

@@davydtaylor4151 yes

[@lennardusyoutube8505]

@@davydtaylor4151 Marc De Bonte

[@khoalacake]

It’s also harder to catch, which works great against wrestlers.

[@kallepikku4991]

Also, the best Calf Kickers in MMA are all wrestlers.

[@somerled5513]

THE best kickboxing breakdowns on the internet. You articulate the techniques so well. Cheers Joe!

[@ZacNotZachary]

His videos are in another league! Thank you Joe

[@lauddp1150]

High production value with world class coaching makes this easily the best combat sports channel on KZbin. A true gem!

[@robertbehringer4787]

This man is unique and blessed with worth studying.. Great Channel and for me numero uno

[@princesarma9273]

After McGregor vs porier 2. Now i understand what really happened. Thanks.

[@andymiddaugh]

I’m a new MMA/UFC fan and this is so helpful in better understanding the Poirier win last night. Great teacher! Thank you.

[@VinylUnboxings]

Hey Andy, You also might be interested to know that it's effective not just by damaging the calf! The "Peroneal Nerve" is very superficial (close to skin) and wraps from the front to the back at around the level of the knee. This nerve controls the Tibialis Anterior muscle, which is what allows you to raise the top of your foot towards your shin. When you target the nerve enough you impede that muscles ability to raise the foot, which can result in "foot drop" where it looks like the foot is glued to the floor when someone goes to step. This can be seen in the Sean O'malley fight, where you see him twist his ankle because his foot doesn't dorsiflex as he attempts to take a step. Cheers!

[@dylanabitbol4581]

Who’s here after that McGregor fight

[@yuwmelon3868]

Joe's unique ability is explaining and demonstration perfectly at the same time. Basically he can teach everything, namely auto repairs, lifestyle, cooking, home improvement, needle work, Italian, Mathematics, etc., etc.

[@Orschwerbleeede]

Very good instruction, will try to apply this in sparring instantly.

[@ToiletDuckFan]

Your a genius. Thank you for your content. I don't think almost anyone understands how incredible it is to have a 5x (and more) world kickboxing champion like yourself and Vargas actually talk through striking. I mean I like the Ramsey Dewey, FightTips, KwokKicker etc but you Vargas are way, way, way, way waaaaay, beyond them in terms of (at least) striking skill.

[@megacraig97]

These vids are such high quality and we all appreciate them, thanks joe

[@roelhoremans5887]

Crystal clear explanation. Your channel has become an encyclopedia for strikers. 👍

[@jamesmiles1328]

Great video asual always the best tips and breakdowns from joe,after seeing Anderson Silva leg break always thought was better to attack the calf’s,

[@FlowLai]

Thank you coach! 🙏🏻

[@DR-ww7rx]

Max Halloway, Sean O'malley and now Conor Mcgregor, all losing fights to the calf kick. It's the biggest game changer in mma right now.

[@kw1213]

Adesanaya also destroyed Costa with that kick alone.

[@stusoduncan]

Best explanation 👌

[@Ryansnuttz]

thanks Joe your the man you have one of the most underated chanels on youtube

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Only underrated by the casuals

[@lucabarbaresco630]

Very well explained also if I don't agree with the first point (not necessary to be closer for the regular low kick than the calf one). I hope many more people will follow u. Peace

[@ebbolrosales1846]

O malley v Vera brought me here

[@tiunchampion9681]

Your the man Joe

[@2bias_790]

These videos are the best thing on KZbin! Amazing channel!

[@myx2564]

Thanks Joseph!

[@joem1634]

Great information always very technical and effective. Best low kicker in the business. Thank you.

[@saprogrammer2702]

This was so well said omg

[@superhigh3278]

Nice!

[@adamoleoni2272]

You can tell Joe Is half italian for how charismatic he Is.

[@chrisklitou7573]

I normally move back and switch stances so if someone tries to kick I move backwards and go from Orthodox to Southpaw to dodge the kick

[@tanarua7895]

Thanks Joe

[@AdobadoFantastico]

Haha, i enjoy how you show your merch almost as much as the calf kick. Great video!

[@360spacemonkey9]

This dude kicks ass, Subscribed👍

[@jdiaz8819]

Around 305 mark it mentions how to block the calf kick. Watch “goat hoost legendary leg kicks at the 230 mark roughly but around 310 it mentions his his check was unique to the tradional one for leg kicks and calf kicks by just simply pulling his heel back instead of lifting giving them his knee creating the Anderson Silva effect, have never seen anyone mention it very effective technique to stop then but have only seen him use it

[@bplay1847]

great video brilliant insight thank you

[@pascaldegroote4849]

Lol I have long legs and always did those low kicks they could never hit me. A 2nd benefit is that your leg foot is lower so it is harder to grab and catch you leg in a lock.

[@reazh847]

those blue lights!!

[@bjjtom]

Been waiting for this one for awhile 👏🏻

[@seeeeeeeh]

Joe this is perfectly explained 👍

[@thomasking4791]

Great vid as always. Thank you.

[@user-rv2xy5jv1f]

why can you not check kick with bottom foot or or counterstrike inside calf of offensive kicker like you would to perry a jab or covering on a hook?

[@mahdikichou8991]

Thats knowledge, thanks joe 🙏

[@char4s]

Good stuff as always, thanks mate!

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Wicked breakdown, champ 🙇

[@AllKindsOfWays]

Very useful video for video. Can't wait to use this shit in my muay thai class.

[@giannifrancois1478]

Well explained.. I know it's common in mma now. Just wondering, do these calf kicks originate from any martial arts?

[@mattiamantello1208]

Thanks for the video man! Which glove brand are that?

[@j3ff3ry18]

man. Great details on this becoming so prevalent in MMA this past year( especially) . Who else wonders at fact that Conor Mcgregor had all those 2020 months off due to pandemic but didn't once enter a Google search on one of his gold-plated, monogrammed iPads of, " recent, popular strikes in MMA fighting" as pre-prep for UFC257 ? He could go to his coach & say ," lets make sure Dustin doesn't take my lead leg away from me w/ this move that's now more prevalent than it was during my past 4 fights" I guess hindsight is 20/20 but he will darn sure know to not let 3 or 4 of those make it thru by anyone else again . Because , these bloody calf chops are wicked effective if unchecked.

[@TheGuideOfDota]

should we use this in kb?

[@kendricktaylor937]

Hey coach Joe I have a question. If your opponent has a side stance and likes to throw the jab as a counter would you just slip to the inside even if your a southpaw?

[@ryu-ken]

How come they dont throw calf kicks in MT and kickboxing? Is it the range differences

[@pquic]

if the calf kick is strong and the opponent turns the leg you going to get a really hard check shin to shin so much so you can break your leg which is something to keep in mind

[@Karim72240]

nice outro !

[@northmma6908]

Anyone know why they aren’t used nearly as much in kickboxing and Muay Thai?

[@syazanayla8094]

Stance difference. MT & KB is mostly rear leg heavy, thus the damage is not as high as in MMA with 50/50 on both feet (more balanced for takedown defense). Besides, they used to checking kicks more than in MMA. (Doesnt have to worry about takedowns).

[@syazanayla8094]

But personally, id love to master this calf kicks even in standup rule, as it gives you an edge if its not seen as common.

[@northmma6908]

Syaza Nayla appreciate you taking the time to respond my friend. I also would love to master this technique as it’s such a devastating technique when used correctly.

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@northmma6908 You also might be interested to know that it's effective not just by damaging the calf! The "Peroneal Nerve" is very superficial (close to skin) and wraps from the front to the back at around the level of the knee. This nerve controls the Tibialis Anterior muscle, which is what allows you to raise the top of your foot towards your shin. When you target the nerve enough you impede that muscles ability to raise the foot, which can result in "foot drop" where it looks like the foot is glued to the floor when someone goes to step. This can be seen in the Sean O'malley fight, where you see him twist his ankle because his foot doesn't dorsiflex as he attempts to take a step. You can look up the exact path of the nerve in anatomical models and use that as a target, if you wanted to work on mastery yourself Cheers!

[@frankragone6234]

who's here after the conor vs dustin 2?

[@albannongkhlaw9083]

Master can you tell me what to do or prepared before getting into te ring I forget everything that I learned because of nervousness n should I warm up before get in the ring...

[@marsoc0326]

You should have a good swear going into the ring with your muscles warmed up and you're lungs warmed up and prepared for battle. The reason most people forget is lack of QUALITY sparring and 2) is because most people have a huge disparity between training technique and sparring with no bridge in-between. The bridge is HIGH QUALITY DRILLING and lots of it especially with a good patner. Think of "Dutch Drills" or a lot of catch and return drills going back and forth done as perfect as possible. Good luck and many blessings on your journey brother.

[@jamesmiles1328]

That always happens when your a beginner,because so nervous and scared of getting hit,that you tense up and don’t relax and forget all the techniques that you know,then afterwards you think why didn’t I use that kick or that punch it’s annoying,but after few sparring sessions and with experience learn to just relax and keep calm and everything flows

[@classahalimaw4606]

Is calf kick is legal in kick boxing?

[@DAIXINYI]

yes

[@ryu-ken]

Will we start seeing these in kickboxing and muaythai as well? Or are they already being used

[@ancientdarkness3102]

Already known and used in muay thai

[@عزهالسيد-ط1ز]

الله يباركلك ياجدع

[@classahalimaw4606]

Kicking distance next vid

[@MyCommentsRMaturelol]

Huh. I had the range backwards. Shouldn't the quad kick be longer range, because the quads are more in line with the hip? For the same reason that when you punch up or down, your range goes down slightly. I'm all confused lol

[@VinylUnboxings]

It's largely because you can use your instep for a calf kick more effectively, and because the lower leg is further forward than the thigh, so despite it going "down" the target is actually closer, unlike a punch

[@MyCommentsRMaturelol]

@@VinylUnboxingsthanks! yeah I looked in a mirror in my stance and I went "oh. Duh. The leg is like 10 miles in front of the body." Lol. I'm still surprised people risk spamming kicks like that. Foot bone so smol, shin so thicc

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@MyCommentsRMaturelol Yea I think ideally / typically using the instep is as much of a consequence as it is a calculated decision

[@conspiracychris4742]

Nice breakdown!

[@fireslacker]

Does it still apply for a southpaw orthodox scenario

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

Kick with the front leg instead

[@zeinramadan]

this guy looks like paulo costa before hitting puberty

[@nemanacemu2024]

Why don’t mauy thai guys use this ?

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

It's less effective since you don't have to worry about take downs and the fighters there are actually good at checking kicks.

[@mattbryant96]

Like he said works better against a bladed stance and a front foot fighter. If the stance isn't bladed and they are checking we'll it's gone be shin to shin 🤢

[@lancescallon7264]

so basically the calf kick is a cheat code

[@dersatansschuh4426]

my sparring partners will hate me :)

[@alexsaquatics7620]

I think people were just scared of snapping there leg like Anderson silver so they started going under the knee

[@VinylUnboxings]

You also might be interested to know that it's effective not just by damaging the calf! The "Peroneal Nerve" is very superficial (close to skin) and wraps from the front to the back at around the level of the knee. This nerve controls the Tibialis Anterior muscle, which is what allows you to raise the top of your foot towards your shin. When you target the nerve enough you impede that muscles ability to raise the foot, which can result in "foot drop" where it looks like the foot is glued to the floor when someone goes to step. This can be seen in the Sean O'malley fight, where you see him twist his ankle because his foot doesn't dorsiflex as he attempts to take a step. Cheers!

[@rockerboyka94]

Dudes will be throwing calf kicks in street fights 😂

[@bigmanbigman2544]

Search up "Guy messes with wrong one: Guy messes with MMA fighter"

[@MMAFightMagazine]

Anyone else here via Luke Thomas?

[@bigbfromaz]

Actually no, but he’s cool though. When/where did he mention this?

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@@bigbfromaz I posted that five months ago; how specific of an answer to "...when did he mention this" could I possibly provide? Lol. ;) It was probably from something that Luke posted that day. Actually he's referenced this channel on several occasions.

[@jscarpa2002]

9:02 Are you part Asian?

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

I don't get it