Video: The Do's and Don'ts of Head Movement In Kickboxing by Gabriel Varga. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Slips and rolls are adapted in kickboxing because ducking too low invites knees and head kicks. Movement stays tight and upright.
3 key details
- Keep slips small, just off the line.
- Never duck below the opponent's waist.
- Counter straight off the movement.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Slips
- 3:00Rolls
- 3:00Slip and counter
- 2:00Neck stretch
Safety
Shadow or light partner work.
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.
