Video: Powerful Muay Thai Step Knee Technique by Sean "Muay Thai Guy" Fagan. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The step-up knee closes distance with a quick forward step and drives a straight knee into the body.
3 key details
- Step in diagonally with the lead foot.
- Drive the hips forward into the knee.
- Pull the target toward the knee with both hands.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Step-up footwork
- 3:00Knees on the bag
- 3:00Punches into step-up knee
- 2:00Hip flexor stretch
Safety
Bag or pads only.
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.
