Thai Round Kick Technique

Brian Yamasaki and Brandon Kiser cover the basics of the Muay Thai Round kick. http://www.DamageControlMMA.com has tons more free technique and video.

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[gameboy010203]

hey brian, about that step to the left to clear the counter punch...i never see guys like masato,kido do that. How do they avoid it ?

[TakingItToTheMMAT]

@gameboy010203 To be honest I really don't know. It could be a timing issue. The step is a basic and general guideline. If your opponent is moving away from you, you will have to straighten out your step to catch up with them, but they will have a hard time punching you with any power while stepping backwards. Some fighters, like Genki Sudo, Masato, Ali, etc. are so talented they can bend and break rules more offent then average Joes.

[cerack27]

Not sure if I'm seeing this correctly but people are actually questioning the power of the thai roundhouse? This guy is showing it slowed down with very little power behind it to prevent hurting his buddy. The thai round kick is considered by most martial artist the most powerful kick across all forms.

When performed correctly it's quick, accurate and deadly. This video cuts off before he go's to pad work where he can actually put some force into the kicks.

[TakingItToTheMMAT]

We've included the pad work clip in the second part of this video series. You can find it at our youtube profile TakingItToTheMMAT

[ThaiBox2007]

I have a great teacher and im proud of my Muay Thai skills and power and this looked pretty good to me. I dont unstand why so many people are talkin sh*t. This is way better than those "Academy" videos

[TheRichardHinckley]

Nice video. Really clear instruction, professional attitude, clear technical principles.

[Almeqrani]

@cerack27 He is only shown the meanings of his technique philosophy.

[segashizerouser]

I've understand " I'm bryan and i'm suck.. " hahaha

[201014mauricio]

nossa muito bom esses videos  estão de parabens

[xxTheBeyondWithin]

@Aimran479

haha, yeah xD

[butaicho]

@gameboy010203 You may not have seen them doing it. If the reach is the same. They would have to step out of the line of fire to avoid getting hit, while executing the round kick

[DawgFL]

so when do i get to learn how to kick?

[AintDoneYet123]

@arikat1 thanks for the advice ill try my best to follow it

[arikat1]

no matter how smart you are though you can only perfect the kick by practicing. The optimum posture, movement and body mechanics will reveal themselves to you in training. Like my trainer says: kick to kill!

[arikat1]

@AintDoneYet123 in theory no. Your opponent's body has to stop the rotation of your hips not over-extention. So one has to land the kick in such an angle that his pelvic muscles release the maximum energy at the point of impact . Like boxing, the body has to be "infront" of the hit. Check this guy (watch?v=N4KrqeTT1g4&feature=c­hannel_video_title) his shin lands and his pelvic muscles keep pushing the bag. Put shin on wall, thrust hips as if fucking upwards in angle :), find optimum conditions