Video: Muay Thai Basics: Body Kick (Right) - AKA Techniques by AKA Thailand. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The body kick swings the shin into the ribs, turning the hip completely over. It's the most-used kick in Muay Thai scoring.
3 key details
- Pivot fully on the ball of the support foot.
- Swing the same-side arm down for balance.
- Connect with the shin, not the foot.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip turns
- 2:00Slow kicks
- 3:00Bag kicks
- 2:00Combos
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Condition shins gradually.
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.
