Video: Everything You Need to Know About Catching & Checking Kicks | Counter Kicks by Brad Riddell - Student of the Fight Game. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Catching a body kick and countering is a key kickboxing defense. Partners alternate kicking lightly and catching.
3 key details
- Absorb with the elbow and scoop the leg.
- Counter immediately.
- Release the leg after one counter.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Warm-up
- 3:00Catch-and-counter rounds
- 3:00Switch roles
- 2:00Cool-down
Safety
Light kicks; use pads.
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.
