Video: Leg Catch Sweep Takedown Home Workout and Tutorial by Fight Equipt. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
In Muay Thai, catching a body kick and sweeping the opponent's standing leg scores and breaks their confidence. Partners drill it slowly on mats.
3 key details
- Absorb the kick with the elbow and scoop the leg.
- Step across with your lead foot to off-balance them.
- Sweep the standing leg with your shin or foot.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Kick catches
- 2:00Sweep footwork without partner
- 3:00Slow catch-and-sweep
- 2:00Switch roles
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Mats only, slow speed, and the kicker knows how to breakfall.
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.
