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Striking
Low Kick
A roundhouse kick to the opponent's lead or rear thigh, used to wear down mobility over a fight.
Key Points
- •Full hip pivot is essential for power and to protect your foot/ankle
- •Repeated low kicks impair opponent mobility over time
- •Watch for checked kicks (opponent lifting their knee to block)
Instructions
- 1Step slightly off-line with your lead foot to open your hips toward the target.
- 2Pivot fully on your standing foot so your hips rotate through the kick.
- 3Swing your kicking leg in an arc, striking with your shin against the opponent's outer thigh.
- 4Keep your hands up to guard your head as you kick.
- 5Recover quickly back into your stance after impact.
More Striking Techniques
Jab
A quick, straight punch with the lead hand used to gauge distance, set up combinations, and disrupt an opponent's rhythm.
Cross (Straight Right)
A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, generating power from hip and shoulder rotation.
Hook
A curved punch thrown with a bent arm, targeting the side of the head or body.
Uppercut
A vertical, rising punch designed to land under an opponent's guard, often used at close range.
Body Kick
A roundhouse kick aimed at the ribs or midsection to target the body and slow an opponent's breathing.
Head Kick
A high roundhouse kick targeting the head — high risk, high reward, often used as a fight-ending strike.