How NOT To Muay Thai Kick: 8 Common Roundhouse Kick Mistakes

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  • Everybody dreams of being able to improve their kicking power so they can knock people out with kicks. Today, I will show you how to improve your technique and get you that sweet KO to put on your highlight reel.
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    If you learn how to throw the Muay Thai roundhouse kick technique properly, you can do some SERIOUS damage to your opponents. You can knock people out cold, break ribs, or even break legs!
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  • @seanfagan
    @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +318

    If you learn how to throw the Muay Thai roundhouse kick technique properly you can do some SERIOUS damage to your opponents.
    However, there are a lot of beginner mistakes that you'll want to avoid, so I want to share with you how to throw a Muay Thai kick correctly by showing you how NOT to throw a Muay Thai roundhouse kick!
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    • @donnydomingo9962
      @donnydomingo9962 Před 5 lety +1

      Seemed like Anderson Silva made a beginner mistake when he threw his low kick and Chris Weidman checked it - resulting in the compound fracture. By not turning his hip over he was making contact on the flat part of the bone as opposed to the edge. Does this sound about right or was he doing something else wrong?

    • @cobracommander3266
      @cobracommander3266 Před 5 lety +3

      Sean can you do some more videos on using spear knees? Combos, setups, etc? Thanks for sharing the art man, been a long time fan.

    • @marcslingsby8843
      @marcslingsby8843 Před 5 lety

      Can you separate the tips for beginners and advanced so people can skip the beginners tips thanks 😁

    • @marcslingsby8843
      @marcslingsby8843 Před 5 lety

      @Ned Flanders hahaha

    • @marcslingsby8843
      @marcslingsby8843 Před 5 lety

      @Ned Flanders don't you think it will make a good vid ? Beach ?

  • @blackridge1491
    @blackridge1491 Před 5 lety +2462

    It's not real Muay Thai if there isn't a rooster in the background.

  • @dontbeafraid5313
    @dontbeafraid5313 Před 4 lety +2226

    The greatest mistake is just watching videos and not practicing at all.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 4 lety +305

      That is a very good point 🙏

    • @dontbeafraid5313
      @dontbeafraid5313 Před 4 lety +21

      @@seanfagan Thanks for the inputs Sean

    • @aikighost
      @aikighost Před 4 lety +25

      Wait is this a guitar channel? :P

    • @dontbeafraid5313
      @dontbeafraid5313 Před 4 lety +5

      @@aikighost this is probably the most stupidest comment I ever encounter.
      So you mean naturally your are that good?! Hmmm

    • @aikighost
      @aikighost Před 4 lety +56

      @@dontbeafraid5313 Jesus man, just listen to that whoosing sound as the joke goes right over your head.....

  • @johnperri5464
    @johnperri5464 Před 4 lety +109

    In competition, I made a HUGE mistake. I was "hitching" before throwing the round kick. For example, if I was rear kicking with my right leg, I was raising my right arm high, before pulling it low. Watching the film in slow motion, my opponent was actually raising his leg to block my kick BEFORE my foot left the ground! Would highly recommend that fighters film themselves sparring prior to competing. And be highly critical to look for telegraphing your strikes.

    • @Mrpandaaable
      @Mrpandaaable Před 3 lety +6

      That's true that raising your arm telegraphs the kick, but if you lift your arm to your face like you're sneezing into it before throwing it down with the kick, then it acts as a guard in the right situation i reckon.

    • @johnperri5464
      @johnperri5464 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Mrpandaaable protects your chin, maybe. However, he easily blocked my kick and countered with a leg kick of his own. Most important takeaway is to FILM yourself in some heavy sparring
      prior to competition. Be critical in your evaluations. I was shocked by how badly I was telegraphing my kicks by raising my arm high.

    • @johnperri5464
      @johnperri5464 Před 3 lety

      @@Mrpandaaable do a search on Smacky Perri. My fight is on CZcams.

  • @danterose6673
    @danterose6673 Před 3 lety +183

    I just recently switched from boxing to kickboxing and I'm noticing that my biggest challenges with kicking are not turning my hip, being flat footed, and hitting with my foot instead of my shin. I'm going to keep working on it, and thank you for the tips.

    • @juice7717
      @juice7717 Před 2 lety +10

      you box flat-footed?

    • @gh5259
      @gh5259 Před 2 lety +4

      yeah you should't box flat footed man xd

    • @TheKeef98
      @TheKeef98 Před 2 lety +3

      In some martal arts kicking with foot is better than shin. I'm not a big fan of kicking with my shin.

    • @ItzBirdMan1337
      @ItzBirdMan1337 Před 2 lety +3

      Broke my big toe doing this. Watch your placement and bag swing!

    • @serene_actual
      @serene_actual Před rokem +3

      @@TheKeef98 Shin = Baseball Bat after years of training. Even shows great progress in more than 6 months

  • @terrelljay8738
    @terrelljay8738 Před 5 lety +204

    Also not pivoting on the planted foot will eventually tear your knee up over time. Great video and very informative btw!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +21

      Very good point! Thanks for the love

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Před 5 lety +6

      +
      Terrell Jay
      The only issue with pivoting a lot on the planted foot is that it can cause ankle damage. Lots of TKD practitioners get this issue.
      So I suggest when you take your initial positioning step start the turn with a step. Then you have less of a pivot to do with your ankle. Either that or make sure you regularly strengthen and condition your ankles.

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Před 5 lety +15

      @Rio the MadHater Hmm weird comment dude. You seem to be asking why are you talking or communicating in a clear concise manner. That is how "white man" usually communicates.
      Why would you be surprised their are "white men" communicating online? The majority of people chatting in this forum are likely to be white. So not quite sure how you expect people to communicate. Your post reeks of racism. Weak racism, but racism still.
      I could come back and say - Why you running or sprinting like a black man? Is that a fair thing to say?

    • @manbiteslife3110
      @manbiteslife3110 Před 4 lety +1

      @@VestigialHead I'm not understanding this concept.. What do you mean by take a step

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Před 4 lety +11

      @@manbiteslife3110 I mean that just as you are about to throw the kick lift the front foot slightly and turn the foot in the direction that the roundhouse will take. This makes for less rotating on your front foot as it is already partly rotated. The purpose is to minimise chances of ankle injury and it can add some torsion to your kick by adding twist to your leg.
      Not saying you have to do this. Just that I have seen it taught this way and have found it effective. Adding a small step also helps add your body weight to the kinetic chain.

  • @VivekRamanan87
    @VivekRamanan87 Před 5 lety +211

    One of the mistakes I was doing was not trying to kick through the target. My knee was not passing the target and because of that my kick lacked power. Jeff from MMA shredded corrected my mistake and now I can kick better. Great video, Sean!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +37

      Vivek Ramanan Jeff knows his stuff!!

    • @VivekRamanan87
      @VivekRamanan87 Před 5 lety +3

      @@seanfagan Totally!

    • @cresrocha3001
      @cresrocha3001 Před 5 lety

      Jeff Chan is a beast sgout out to MMA Shredded!

    • @scottingalls8460
      @scottingalls8460 Před 4 lety +2

      Same here.
      I’m much better in the beginning and mid fight now. But after I reach that level of exhaustion where thought begins to shut down and improper muscle memory takes over (if that makes sense), I have to find that second wind to get my mind back into the game so I can throw proper technique and land an actual hit that will do damage rather than wasting my energy on baseless impacts.

  • @LawrenceKenshin
    @LawrenceKenshin Před 5 lety +139

    love these videos!!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +12

      Thanks my man!

    • @dovahkiin2
      @dovahkiin2 Před 5 lety +7

      @@seanfagan thats two of my mans under one video
      guys you are the best !

  • @theredninja2817
    @theredninja2817 Před 3 lety +37

    He is such a good guy man you could tell in the way he teaches and the way he really cares about you and wanting to make everyone learn and understand each technique

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for the kind words!

  • @leeallen5588
    @leeallen5588 Před 5 lety +57

    Thanks for this bro. I’ve always massively struggled with the round kick, in my teens and 20s doing karate and now in my 40s doing MMA. Your breakdown may allow me to start adding proper Thai round kicks to my MMA game finally.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +2

      That’s so great to hear!! Thanks for the love 🙏

    • @levelup2014
      @levelup2014 Před 2 lety +1

      How do you struggle with a kick for 20 years 😂😂😂

    • @noxnaga2838
      @noxnaga2838 Před rokem

      @@levelup2014 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lune6oslit716
      @lune6oslit716 Před rokem

      @@levelup2014 bro should've just quit. There's not even a thing of "oh but you should always learn to fight" here, man just physically handicapped

  • @greenstreet5287
    @greenstreet5287 Před 4 lety +207

    thumbs up for those amazing... tips

  • @krazylevin
    @krazylevin Před 2 lety +19

    I practice Shotokan Karate, and our Round House Kick is basically the same, but we land it with the ball of the foot more than the shin. We also use the instep for competition to avoid serious injury. Much respect to our Muay Thai family. I love learning from different arts and splicing in what works to my journey.

  • @soullight8632
    @soullight8632 Před 5 lety +371

    This is posted after I JUST spent a full hour practicing kicks. >:(

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +88

      Lol that's the worst! Guess you'll have to practice another full hour then ;)

    • @bossboy191919
      @bossboy191919 Před 5 lety +9

      You will probably spend one or two more hours practicing kicks so don't worry ;D

    • @nicklesm202
      @nicklesm202 Před 5 lety +2

      Some people spend months and still do it wrong

    • @penguinemcriseexistencial433
      @penguinemcriseexistencial433 Před 5 lety +2

      @@nicklesm202 Some spend years doing It wrong, doesn't matter how much you practice but how you do It.

    • @unknownentity8256
      @unknownentity8256 Před 4 lety +1

      Many more full hours to come so dont worry

  • @ox3965
    @ox3965 Před 5 lety +26

    Just to note: it is very important to make sure you turn the back foot when you kick, helps your hip go in line and stops the twist on the knee.

  • @thebackwardsouthpaw6966
    @thebackwardsouthpaw6966 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for this great information I didn't notice myself that I was leaning my shoulder back too much when I was practicing my kicks and couldn't figure out why I was throwing myself off balance while kicking. I made some adjustments and now see a lot of improvement in the power 😎🙏

  • @pianime-varitiesofmusic787

    just started recently and my coach would correct me frequently. I heard some of the tips already before watching this, so it helped me understand more. doing it with a left one is also one of my struggles. This video is really helpful for me.

  • @alexrmartin1421
    @alexrmartin1421 Před 5 lety +10

    This is really helpful. I always made (and sometimes still do) make this mistake. Thanks for fully explaining what turning over your hip means!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +3

      You got it! Thanks for watching 👊🙏

  • @denmyos
    @denmyos Před 5 lety +162

    Also i see beginners will just "throw" their leg into the pad and just hope for the best.
    The kick comes from the hip, not the leg.
    If you engage the hipe correctly, the leg will follow corretly.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +23

      YES! That's a great point. Thanks for pointing that out! 👊

    • @chickenkorma3163
      @chickenkorma3163 Před 5 lety +1

      @Switch Kick when i started muay thai i started to maximum rotate my hips when walking through my flat and always pivoted the standing foot. Looked weird but helped a lot.

    • @penguinemcriseexistencial433
      @penguinemcriseexistencial433 Před 5 lety +2

      @Switch Kick They don't know how to do it correctly too.

    • @markmcallan973
      @markmcallan973 Před 5 lety

      To true dude!

    • @britishcig5462
      @britishcig5462 Před 4 lety +9

      I think this is so difficult for me because even though I mentally understand the technique, I still have effectively no core muscles, which makes using my hips to throw my legs super difficult. (Im not technically a beginner, but coming back from a 5 year period of inactivity in this or any other sport due to heroin addiction, im 1 and a half years sober now)

  • @Light-qi8ol
    @Light-qi8ol Před 5 lety +67

    I concentrated on the rooster, and gathered nothing else ; - ;

  • @ryansnow1816
    @ryansnow1816 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video man, thanks for posting!

  • @monarch68
    @monarch68 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank You, I was doing some of these mistakes and now I can fix them.

  • @Yetipfote
    @Yetipfote Před 4 lety +420

    I'm a simple man...

    • @Mo-oo8xm
      @Mo-oo8xm Před 4 lety +51

      Volvox i see wamen i click

    • @loganrao353
      @loganrao353 Před 4 lety +90

      SIMPful man

    • @alexecheverria8971
      @alexecheverria8971 Před 4 lety +13

      EL7boby _ creep

    • @kane7930
      @kane7930 Před 3 lety +7

      @@alexecheverria8971 you must be fun at parties

    • @hoop6988
      @hoop6988 Před 3 lety +8

      Kane you don’t know that he would not be fun at parties, because he’ll never be invited to one,

  • @PaulBanasiak
    @PaulBanasiak Před 5 lety +10

    Excellent video, definitely wish that I had these resources & tips when I first started. It would have saved me from having to unlearn bad habits and re-learn the right ones.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +3

      Paul Banasiak I know right?!

    • @wayne8498
      @wayne8498 Před 5 lety +4

      Same here. Now I just look at it as learning a new kick or strike or whatever and it seems to help.

  • @selfdefendergenerationx7966

    Thx for the upload ,wish ya guys a good start in the upcoming weekend !

  • @barrenYTTV
    @barrenYTTV Před 8 měsíci +1

    great and crystal clear explanation! thanks coach!

  • @GUTOMOFFICIAL
    @GUTOMOFFICIAL Před 5 lety +9

    This is great. learning how to kick like a Thai! More Cassie!

  • @moeenshaikh9851
    @moeenshaikh9851 Před 4 lety +4

    For me its my toe pivot from the ground to get that reaction force. It makes a huge difference. When it was pointed out to me, I put in the same effort, but the force delivery on the bag was soooo much more and my kicking hip felt more stable when my leg made impact on the bag. I know the reason for me when I "forget" it its because I get too impatient to land a roundhouse kick quickly that I miss that critical step.

  • @MeeraRaju1111
    @MeeraRaju1111 Před rokem

    These videos are literally the most informative and easy to understand. Gracias ❤

  • @JJ-sv1ov
    @JJ-sv1ov Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the video. I have been making at least 3 of those mistakes. Biggest help to me is positioning and lifting my foot fully during kick.

  • @Ozzy2341
    @Ozzy2341 Před 5 lety +9

    Excellent video ...exactly what I was looking for.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +2

      Zezo awesome glad to here!

    • @jezzza76
      @jezzza76 Před 5 lety

      What about the foot lose (whipet) or toes pointing down

  • @greengreensio
    @greengreensio Před 5 lety +4

    Wow... thank you for the video. No wonder it feels wired when i do kicks while shadow boxing

  • @huihsuanlee7404
    @huihsuanlee7404 Před 2 lety

    Came across this video and found it very helpful! Thanks for the tips! They are very easy to understand and follow!

  • @wolfganglengert2815
    @wolfganglengert2815 Před 4 lety

    Most useful instructions a real fighter could give.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @latenttweet
    @latenttweet Před 3 lety +10

    I would like to see someone quantify the difference in energy with the hand up or hand down when throwing a round Muay Thai kick. A very smart super accredited teacher once told me it makes no difference. I started training without dropping the hand. At first it didn’t feel right but it was because I never trained like that, and also some psychological. Basically, even if it gave you 10% more energy, which is doubtful to me, it’s not worth the expensive of opening your face. Especially since most people throw kicks only to miss, get countered, off balance, where you need to recover on guards quickly. Is it really worth it? Then again with a kick that is so committed and very poor recovery (compared to a straight kick or more of a probing kick, or groin if we are talking street) then it should only ever be thrown with 100% confidence in landing it. Not just throwing it to throw it. But I do not see that in tournament

  • @fisioxande
    @fisioxande Před 5 lety +7

    Sean, your videos are beyond awesome! Great tips on the roundhouse kick! The most common mistake I see on the roundhouse is people not turning their hips over. If you could make more videos like this about the other strikes (teeps, knee, elbow, punches) it would be great. Many thanks to you and Cassie.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +1

      Oh that’s a great idea thanks for the suggestion! And thanks for the love as always too, it’s much appreciated 👊🙏

    • @fisioxande
      @fisioxande Před 5 lety +1

      @@seanfagan 🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊🙂🙂🙂

  • @learningenglish4396
    @learningenglish4396 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi , I practice kyokushinkai and I agree with 100% what you have said.

  • @yosharian
    @yosharian Před 4 lety

    I found this sooo motivating. I don't do Muay Thai, but this is really gonna help me later when I do the washing up. Sooo stoked.

  • @Colt-45ThreeZigZags
    @Colt-45ThreeZigZags Před 4 lety +4

    The main problem I also see are people never pointing their front toes through the target. That kicking leg is only going to go as far as the front foot is pointing so people will either have no power or can cause injury. Good video

  • @muhdarash588
    @muhdarash588 Před rokem +2

    best channel to learn muay thai from home👍 so far so good to me

  • @AcidOoxXx
    @AcidOoxXx Před 4 lety +1

    Pure gold in this video! Very detailed and well explained

  • @alouiciousjackson5812
    @alouiciousjackson5812 Před 5 lety +1264

    And the biggest mistake of all: STARING AT HER CLEAVAGE WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO KICK HER!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +537

      #thestruggleisreal

    • @alouiciousjackson5812
      @alouiciousjackson5812 Před 5 lety +34

      @@seanfagan I bet LOL!

    • @michael-xt6he
      @michael-xt6he Před 5 lety +127

      @@seanfagan Subscribed for honesty!

    • @unclerumple2439
      @unclerumple2439 Před 5 lety +260

      When fighting in Thai boxing you need to look at their body or chest so you can ‘see’ any kicks as well as punches, if he was looking eye to eye it would be harder for him to anticipate kicks
      That’s the excuse I’d make anyway

    • @CullyGotHands
      @CullyGotHands Před 5 lety +4

      Alouicious Jackson i’m crying

  • @DyneTreal
    @DyneTreal Před rokem +8

    03:24 Also important to note: Pushing off of the ground with the ball of your foot is not what generates force; it's using the weight placed on the ball of the foot to PULL yourself forward as you pivot (bending the knee with drive from the glute and hamstring). This generates forward momentum that you can transfer into the kick when you drive the hip (of the kicking side) forward and then turn it over for maximum acceleration/transfer of that momentum.

  • @aldrinfermalino9096
    @aldrinfermalino9096 Před rokem

    This is very helpful Coach... Thank you for this step by step guide...

  • @KravMagaPanicPerformance
    @KravMagaPanicPerformance Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this Video!
    This is a very good selection of common mistakes - almost a complete guide for Kicking in Thai Boxing.
    And it es very good explained, too.

  • @skaruts
    @skaruts Před 5 lety +398

    Man... if I was fighting that girl I would forget to fight.

  • @hinhaale2501
    @hinhaale2501 Před 5 lety +3

    Nice vid!
    I'd put even more focus on shifting the the hip though.
    If you teach them to thrust their pelvis forth aswell as the hip together with the torque/twist of the leg it's easier to get the mechanics and you'll get even more power.
    It's good to learn since the same thing applies to when you're throwing knees whether flying, stop or straight ones into stomach when having inside clinch grip - just kneeing straight up is alot less effective than when you really thrust your whole hip and put your pelvis forwards with it.
    Adds reach aswell just like with kicks.
    Most people hit with their frontside ankle or foot which isn't pleasant when the mitts aren't there, pointing out hitting with the shin being optimal is good - alot think you have to condition them iron leg style but you do have a muscle running along side the Tibia protecting the shin automatically while checking kicks f.ex, since it's by raising your foot/toes "up" that flexes it, so as long as your foot isnt vertical during check but lifted you'll get alot less trauma to shins.
    Optimal is ofc if you keep your foot straight and flex that muscle during round kicks, I've noticed many have trouble with getting used to that though then it may be better for those to step in closer/pivot hard and getting the hit in with the shin that way, foot not-optimally extended but if close - shin connects anyway and the weak foot/ankle with all those tiny easy to shatter bones beyond target.
    Kicking someone's guard with your foot/ankle can ruin it pretty bad just there so.
    Good quality topicand content again anyway, keep it up!
    /Ex Swedish Nak Muay, nowadays just another MT-instructor.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! I agree, hip shifting/rotation is key 👊

  • @VicenzzoCK
    @VicenzzoCK Před 5 lety

    Great video, thank you!

  • @sym9266
    @sym9266 Před 4 lety +4

    Yea a lotta times people forget to "OOUUUWAAEEEYYY!!!!!!" when they kick or see someone kick. It's a huge peeve of mine

  • @rickrakel6748
    @rickrakel6748 Před 5 lety +5

    You highlighted my issue when I first start I couldn't figure out why my hips wouldnt turn over and I watched a video of Shane Fazen and realized I was flat footed and not on the balls of my feet. I'm good now! Thanks for the great video Sean!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety

      You got it man! Shane teaches some great stuff. Looking forward to seeing his US cross country seminar trip!

  • @victorli7964
    @victorli7964 Před 2 lety

    Go thru the video many times to really not miss any details, will keep in mind to review mine, thx for this valuable share.

  • @goldenJibaku
    @goldenJibaku Před 3 lety

    Excellent tips

  • @FootprintsForTwoTravel
    @FootprintsForTwoTravel Před 5 lety +3

    Great pair...Of trainers...Thanks coaches :)

  • @fi8088
    @fi8088 Před 5 lety +4

    Great examples thank you guys. Loved the bloopers at the end ✌💚

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +1

      Faraz Ishani haha there’s always plenty to choose from!

  • @generalmaximus53
    @generalmaximus53 Před 3 lety

    Love it !! Thanks Sean! Great tips.

  • @crazypills88
    @crazypills88 Před rokem

    The flat footed thing reminded I was doing that mistake so I couldn't pivot properly. Thank you man, you got a new sub. Keep the good work❤️

  • @ClimaxingTillDecline
    @ClimaxingTillDecline Před 5 lety +11

    Mmm I've seen some experienced guys do low/mid round houses without pivoting. Rather than wrong it just lacks power. But that way of kicking can be used to create movement and sometimes trick an opponent since they don't get to feel your full swing. With all that said. Basically lower level kickers won't use it well since they have yet to grasp the importance of setting everything up. Now I'm not a fan of it myself just thought there should be a caveat since there are people that use it successfully.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +7

      David Castiilo very good point. Throwing kicks without the pivot (and sometimes without the arm swing too) can still be effective if used in certain ways. I see a lot of kickboxers do this with their low kicks which tend to make them a bit quicker and less telegraphed

    • @lr2119
      @lr2119 Před 5 lety +2

      Usually a strong low kick can be successful without the pivot by stepping at the angle in which the pivot would normally end and letting that hard angle pull your hips through. See: bas rutten.

    • @kma3647
      @kma3647 Před 5 lety

      I would never suggest doing that. If you're going for a front kick, don't pivot. If you intend to swing the leg around, you have got to get up on your toes. If you plant your heel, your hip will still try and rotate to follow your shoulders, transferring that torque to your knee. Your MCL will know the difference. There are many ways to feint. Throwing a low-power, poor technique kick that's hard to recover and puts you at risk of injury is not a good way to try.

    • @lr2119
      @lr2119 Před 5 lety

      @@kma3647 for low kicks I meant not high kicks. watch some Dutch style kickboxing. Or CZcams bas rutten low kick

    • @lr2119
      @lr2119 Před 5 lety

      @@kma3647 your correct for high kicks you must snap up on your toes and straighten non kicking leg

  • @someguy3241
    @someguy3241 Před 5 lety +10

    I love how you break it down. Totally loved the video. She's cute though ❤

  • @keithrice4458
    @keithrice4458 Před 2 lety

    Wow this a video explaining proper technique. Thank you!

  • @corbinshumate3017
    @corbinshumate3017 Před 3 lety

    Thanks guys!

  • @Rekettyelovag
    @Rekettyelovag Před 5 lety +6

    Hi! Thanks for this nice video but I have a couple of things to add.
    1:40 I do kyokushin, and we also have roundhouse kicks but in Kyo (and also in Taekwondo) we don't "wave" with our hands. You said in the video that it helps your swing but I always felt that it creates a negative force, opposed to the body's. As an engineer I think this makes sense but it's fascinating how different Muay Thai is.
    2:38 Great explanation on the flat-footed part. I'd add that it also hurts your knees. Maybe not immediately but it will take its toll in time. I've seen knees went out during competitions because of this. Basically people k.o. themselves.
    Keep on kickin'! :)

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the input! Yea there are multiple variations to the kick and it just depends on what works best for you :)

    • @hibernative
      @hibernative Před 5 lety

      When I did Chinese martial arts as a kid, they said the foot should be planted just before and after turning on the ball of the foot. I think they have a huge emphasis on being grounded with the stance. Terrible to be Muay Thai kicked in those low stances! Haha

    • @zaodriver
      @zaodriver Před 5 lety +1

      @@seanfagan Further elaboration on the knee injuries sustained by not pivoting, refer to Bas Rutten. He teaches to step and plant the foot rather than be up on the ball of the foot. He might be right in that generates a little bit more power by having a solid base, but his career also ended due to knee injuries. Food for thought. :)

  • @TerryBollea1
    @TerryBollea1 Před 4 lety +5

    My biggest mistake is only training boxing. Muy Thai looks fun.

    • @TerryBollea1
      @TerryBollea1 Před 4 lety

      Im happy that people have liked my comment.....but how bout helping to convince me that I should start kicking too😂

    • @kadijaish
      @kadijaish Před 4 lety

      @@TerryBollea1 kicking is more fun than just boxing, than you have punch kick combos.

    • @TerryBollea1
      @TerryBollea1 Před 4 lety

      @@kadijaish I just got some Venom short shorts, and a Century combat "weeble wobble" bag....so I guess I might as well give it a shot!

    • @jebhank1620
      @jebhank1620 Před 4 lety

      It's fun but a lot tougher than boxing

    • @TerryBollea1
      @TerryBollea1 Před 4 lety

      @@jebhank1620 I like tough....Im frackin 38 and just started boxing a year ago.....Ill try almost anything twice cause I forget if I liked it the first time(old joke).

  • @BlackMaskq
    @BlackMaskq Před 6 měsíci

    Great Breakdown

  • @jordyvandeven3954
    @jordyvandeven3954 Před 5 lety

    the stepping forward really helped me out. I always had the problem that you described, not landing the power at the right time. Now I reposition my body first and then kick, and all the power does land. Thanks for the help, great video :)

  • @nimegirl6318
    @nimegirl6318 Před 4 lety +34

    The most common mistake I see is my mirror

    • @leathersandals
      @leathersandals Před 4 lety +3

      Saw my reflection and cried,
      So little hope that I died,
      Feed me your lies open wide,
      Weight of my heart, not the size

    • @Null-941
      @Null-941 Před 3 lety

      @@leathersandals good one

  • @Br1gHtB1AcK
    @Br1gHtB1AcK Před 5 lety +14

    Nothing show more class, then bloopers 👍

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +3

      Br1gHtB1AcK bloopers are the best

  • @microbiologia.pratica
    @microbiologia.pratica Před 5 lety

    Amazing tips!!! Full of techniques... That was exactly what a needed to start throwing my kicks properly, thank you so much for sharing this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +1

      You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @briancrouse8507
    @briancrouse8507 Před 3 lety

    Nailed it. Thanks!

  • @anthonygregorio2208
    @anthonygregorio2208 Před 5 lety +3

    A problem I see is people throwing the leg like a snap kick instead of engaging the entire leg using the opposite hip. I did have one question though. Ive been told to keep your kicking leg relaxed and almost swing it like a baseball player swings a bat by turning their hips. Is this right and how do you do this. Also is it helpful to push off with your toes to get your kick moving?

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +2

      Yes you want your leg to be like a baseball bat and your hips to guide the bat/leg through the target. A lot of it has to do with relaxing your body and practicing thrusting your hips through (and repetition of course). And yes, driving off your foot and pushing off the ground will definitely help

    • @anthonygregorio2208
      @anthonygregorio2208 Před 5 lety

      Sean Fagan thanks. I will definitely work harder on this.

  • @jonsng7
    @jonsng7 Před 5 lety +4

    got a question : if i were to do a roundhouse, should my standing leg be tipping toes but straight? or should i bend my knees

    • @klaii9155
      @klaii9155 Před 5 lety +2

      Jonathan Sng straight

    • @SuperFlaminDrago
      @SuperFlaminDrago Před 4 lety

      Always be on tippy toes. Pivoting on while your whole foot in in contact with the ground will spell disaster for your kneed

    • @SuperFlaminDrago
      @SuperFlaminDrago Před 4 lety

      Knees*

  • @myfinalheaven9590
    @myfinalheaven9590 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video. Got back into Muay Thai training a few weeks ago, after not doing it for years, and this has been very helpful.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

  • @Mavha29
    @Mavha29 Před 2 lety

    Great video I’m a novice but completely understand these explanations. Great stuff.

  • @wontonmin6481
    @wontonmin6481 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks to my favorite band Weezer their song island in the sun really helped improve my kicks 🤣🤣🤣

  • @AgahioSalamaticom
    @AgahioSalamaticom Před 5 lety +4

    actually flat-footed during the rotation can be very good , the reason is exactly what you said to avoid , THE FRICTION , you can use your muscles of your foot and use the friction between you Soles and groung to enforce the rotation and get more power for that kick (and after this may be go on your toes to get your self higher :D or some extra ... )
    I think that is why in KYOKUSHIN karate some teachers advice this ...

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes there are a number of different ways to throw the kick, but as a Muay Thai specific kick, 99% of the Thai's teach coming onto the balls of your feet.

  • @AnkabakaChannel
    @AnkabakaChannel Před 3 lety

    Great job you are doing brother.. Respect coach

  • @prodrivebrasil
    @prodrivebrasil Před 5 lety

    Excellent video! Very clear and logic. Thanks for sharing with us!

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +1

      You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @yagzyalcntas553
    @yagzyalcntas553 Před 5 lety +275

    If I had a partner like her I would train 7/24 :D

    • @ArakkAttack
      @ArakkAttack Před 5 lety +196

      If you trained 24/7 you would probably get a partner like her.

    • @yagzyalcntas553
      @yagzyalcntas553 Před 5 lety +14

      @@ArakkAttack chances of me meeting with someone like her would increase but it is not that likely to happen.

    • @lunaticz0r
      @lunaticz0r Před 5 lety +42

      Pathetic comment ugh

    • @yagzyalcntas553
      @yagzyalcntas553 Před 5 lety +23

      @@lunaticz0r when you dont have a girlfriend for a considerable time you realise you didnt apperiacte things enough in the past.. Edit: you know.. Like a giant pair of tits

    • @austinrose4819
      @austinrose4819 Před 5 lety +5

      That’s how you feel until you get out of an intense work out and you’re fine ass partner just finished making you look like a weak little bitch😂

  • @dflyshodan
    @dflyshodan Před 5 lety +4

    Cassie is GORGEOUS!

  • @prashantkhetwal2468
    @prashantkhetwal2468 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou so much Sean sir ❤️❤️

  • @carllofthouse83
    @carllofthouse83 Před 3 lety

    Sean's videos are always informative, with the information being broken down simply.
    As for Cassie, she's one beautiful badass, got to live her!

  • @car5car5
    @car5car5 Před 5 lety +3

    Gravity slowly moves hair from head to chin.

  • @danielreid9908
    @danielreid9908 Před 4 lety +9

    in our club the most common is forgetting to pivot properly.

  • @wordstunts
    @wordstunts Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips. Great vid, helpful advice for newbies and intermediates. Appreciate your efforts - it can't be easy to make these vids!

  • @straightouttathe7thcircle431

    Thanks for the great video, Sean and Cassie!

  • @sanjuansteve
    @sanjuansteve Před 5 lety +6

    Don't throw your arms all over the place when throwing kicks, sacrificing your defense for balance and telegraphing your moves. Learn to throw kicks in balance while maintaining your hands in their position.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety +2

      Balance is everything!!!

    • @jebhank1620
      @jebhank1620 Před 5 lety

      You definitely need to swing your arms to some degree, you have to know when its appropriate. The only time you would keep your hands in their position (sacrificing speed, power and balance in the kick no matter how much you train to 'stay balanced') is if you are close, in which case it would be suicide to throw a kick. You don't telegraph as much with your arm movement as you do by stepping into a kick.

    • @sanjuansteve
      @sanjuansteve Před 5 lety

      @@seanfagan When you throw a right cross, do you also throw your left hand down and behind you? (Of course not...) Why teach balance at any and all costs (throwing your defense around wildly) rather than teaching striking with balance that doesn't require radical counter balance moves? Have you ever spent a solid 3 or 5 minute round kicking the heavybag focusing on both power and on NOT throwing your arms around for balance? It's a great exercise.

  • @Orimthekeyacolite
    @Orimthekeyacolite Před 5 lety +4

    First time I watch just to stare at Cassandra, then I rewind and watch once more for actual technique (and even then it's somewhat hard to concentrate)
    Please start doing these with some smelly sweaty dude so we could actually learn something!

  • @neils2357
    @neils2357 Před rokem

    Im a beginner and this is awesome info. Thank you.

  • @GreatOldOne999
    @GreatOldOne999 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice tips, you delivered them clear and easy. Also, she is talented and stunning!

  • @dalebertoli7266
    @dalebertoli7266 Před 5 lety +18

    Is the chicken in the background from Family Guy?

    • @Slappaccino
      @Slappaccino Před 5 lety +1

      Training for his next match with Peter. Tired of getting his ass kicked.

  • @Eli-fu2et
    @Eli-fu2et Před 5 lety +7

    I Don't give a damn about kick boxing, I came here to see Cassie. Thx

  • @jasonb.3902
    @jasonb.3902 Před 3 lety

    Solid tips!

  • @Jacquelinexo
    @Jacquelinexo Před 5 lety +1

    Yes! Thank you!

  • @MALKton
    @MALKton Před 5 lety +24

    clicked because i thought he was ramsey dewey, lol.

    • @DEADTHENALIVE
      @DEADTHENALIVE Před 5 lety +1

      Same lol

    • @carlab2626
      @carlab2626 Před 5 lety +1

      MALKton lmao

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead Před 5 lety

      +
      MALKton
      This guy has way more reliable knowledge than Ramsey Dewey. Likely has way more fights under his belt too.

    • @skaruts
      @skaruts Před 5 lety +1

      He seemed like Ramsey, but before I clicked I noticed he wasn't him. But there was a chick next to him hot af...... ninjaclicked.

    • @Slappaccino
      @Slappaccino Před 5 lety +2

      @@VestigialHead he does have more fights, and a better record. That doesn't take away from Ramsey's knowledge, though. I love both guy's channels.

  • @bloodsolder01
    @bloodsolder01 Před 5 lety +3

    Samart Payakaroon says, stay flat footed. Just saying.

    • @seanfagan
      @seanfagan  Před 5 lety

      Does he? That's interesting. Is there a video of him teaching it?

    • @hibernative
      @hibernative Před 5 lety

      No he doesn't. You made me waste time checking this video, mate czcams.com/video/Y6KQl6WQKQw/video.html

    • @nimkal
      @nimkal Před 5 lety

      @@hibernative Thx for the link, I can see that he is slightly lifting his foot. Good to break misinformation.

  • @themo33
    @themo33 Před 5 lety +2

    Bloopers are great! Keep them in!

  • @Karlkarlssonn
    @Karlkarlssonn Před 8 měsíci

    these are great tips, will definitely implement these tips

  • @orkanalkanez4156
    @orkanalkanez4156 Před 3 lety +11

    She's gorgeous💞😂

  • @Darthsikk
    @Darthsikk Před 4 lety +4

    Great video, and not to be creepy but Cassie is beautiful.

  • @xrayop5171
    @xrayop5171 Před 4 lety +1

    Ya, I was working on my muay tai kicks for a while and once I added my hips to it I felt so much more power. I still have to adjust my flexibility and technique now that I kick differently, but the power is greater.

  • @MaximilianoMendes
    @MaximilianoMendes Před 4 lety +2

    Loved it. Ive spent my whole life kicking with my foot planted on the floor. Then at the beginning of the month i started tkd with my kid. In my first training we tried some four kicks combos ive never practiced before. Got my knee injured pretty bad (hurted my collateral medial ligament on the knee). So now i understand i should be lifting my heels. Man, im really thankful for this vid.

    • @hoody_two_shoes611
      @hoody_two_shoes611 Před rokem

      Suffering from the same injuries on my knees making this exact mistake. Did you continue training with the injury or did you rest? I can't decide whether to continue training with the proper techniques now or to have a complete rest until there is no more pain.

  • @jerryx2000
    @jerryx2000 Před 5 lety +19

    Me: Let me change my username
    CZcams: watch the following video
    Me: Breast Muay Thai video ever.

    • @harrynutzack8139
      @harrynutzack8139 Před 5 lety +1

      NoFap 365 does nofap really work?

    • @jerryx2000
      @jerryx2000 Před 5 lety

      @@harrynutzack8139 work for what? Your are mentally stronger if you succeed.

    • @harrynutzack8139
      @harrynutzack8139 Před 5 lety

      NoFap 365 what other benefits of doing it?