Video: Sweep the Leg! 3 Inside Leg Trips for Kickboxing by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The cut kick sweeps the opponent's lead leg as they step in, dumping them where rules allow. Timing matters more than power.
3 key details
- Time it as their weight lands on the lead leg.
- Kick across the calf with the shin.
- Turn the hips over fully.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Footwork
- 2:00Slow cut kicks
- 3:00Shadow timing
- 2:00Combo
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Partners practice on mats only.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
