Video: 2 Ways to do the Jab Cross Roundhouse Kick! by Zen-Dragon (Michael). Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A kickboxing staple: two punches set up a rear roundhouse to the body.
3 key details
- Cross loads the rear hip.
- Pivot the support foot on the kick.
- Return hands to guard after the kick.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow combo
- 2:00Bag combo, slow
- 3:00Bag combo, power
- 2:00Combo plus footwork
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Kick with the shin; tape or wrap as needed.
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.
