How to throw Front kick, push kick
2,488 views · Published 19 September 2014 · 1:45 · Indexed 16 October 2026
Channel: Practical Combat · 2014 · Sports
Series 3 The front kick. learn how to throw the front kick Push up on the balls of your post foot. This will help generate power, improve your accuracy and help push your opponent back. Bring your knee to your chest/shoulder. The higher you bring your knee or foot the more likely you will be able to clear their defense and you make it easier to strike to the face too. Extend out like you’re kicking down a door. Stay balanced and snap your kick just like you would snap your jab or cross. Return your foot back to it’s original position. Now this isn't always true (you might use it as a set up strike for something else) but for the basic front kick technique it helps you focus on your balance and defense which is very important. Extend your hips and pivot post foot slightly. This is where you generate the power and the snap to your teep kick. It’s not just your leg doing the work, it’s your hips too! Opposite arm stays up to protect your beautiful face Same side arm swings down to generate leverage and power behind your muay thai front kick
