Video: How To Throw A Muay Thai Head Kick (Tutorial) by Kingdom Martial Arts Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The head kick needs hip mobility and full rotation; good mobility work makes it safer and faster.
3 key details
- Lift the knee high.
- Turn the hip over fully.
- Keep the guard up.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Leg swings
- 2:00Hip mobility
- 3:00Slow head kicks
- 2:00Bursts
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Warm up thoroughly.
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.
