Video: Calf Kicks: Cripple Your Opponent's Leg by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The calf kick slams the shin into the back of the opponent's lower leg, damaging their mobility and stance. It's short, fast and hard to check.
3 key details
- Take a short angle step with the lead foot.
- Turn the hip over and strike with the lower shin.
- Return to stance immediately.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Angle-step footwork
- 2:00Slow calf kicks
- 3:00Bag calf kicks, low target
- 2:00Jab into calf kick
- 1:00Shin and calf stretch
Safety
Wear shin pads with partners; kick low on the bag.
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.
