Tutorial
Kicking in MMA without getting taken down
Kicks are high-reward and high-risk against wrestlers. Set them up, finish them fast and recover your stance.
LSLalremsiami Saini1 min read
Set-ups
- Kick after punches, when their weight is back.
- Low kicks to the calf are harder to catch than body kicks.
- Kick from outside their reach, not in the pocket.
Recovery
Bring the kicking leg back along the same path. If it's caught, turn into the opponent and fight the hands immediately.
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