Video: The Ultimate Guide to the Spinning Back Kick - Advice for Kicking in MMA by Liam Og Griffin. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The spinning back kick turns your back briefly to drive the heel straight into the opponent's body. Done tight, it's one of the most powerful kicks in kickboxing.
3 key details
- Spot the target over your shoulder before the kick leaves.
- Drive the heel straight back, toes pointing down.
- Spin tight and land back in stance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Spin footwork without kicking
- 2:00Slow kicks to a spot
- 3:00Bag kicks each side
- 2:00Jab into spinning back kick
- 1:00Hip and glute stretch
Safety
Clear the area; dizziness is common at first, so rest between sets.
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.
