Video: The Correct Way to Check Leg Kicks in Muay Thai, MMA and Kickboxing | Foot Up or Down? by hard2hurt. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Lifting the shin to check kicks protects your legs and body, and hurts the kicker.
3 key details
- Lift the knee toward the same-side elbow.
- Angle the shin slightly outward.
- Return the foot quickly to stance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Check lifts each side
- 3:00Checks on rhythm
- 3:00Check and counter
- 2:00Hip stretch
Safety
Use pads for partner kicks.
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.
