How To Kick Harder in Muay Thai – Prof. Tony Myers

Learn how to kick harder in Muay Thai with a behind-the-scenes look into Prof. Tony Myers' ongoing research!

Dive deep into provisional observations and get a firsthand sneak peek into tactics and strategies that promise to elevate your kicking power to unprecedented levels.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction - Probing the Secrets of Muay Thai Mastery
00:26 Integrating Science and Muay Thai Wisdom
01:12 The Interplay of Speed, Technique, and Impact
02:18 Different Kicks, Different Effects
02:51 Impact Compared to Bodyweight
03:42 Fight Power Practicality
03:59 Relaxed Effort Beats Tensed Effort
04:39 Cultivating Relaxed Power in Resistance Training
05:23 Feeling It Is Key: Don't Drive With the Brakes On
06:23 Cultural Differences to Power & Effort?

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[clapdrix]

I've definitely noticed that when I try to kick at 120% I end up kind of flubbing it, whereas if I go like 85% it absolutely cracks.

[tamasgyorffy]

Thais say to "throw the fist", "throw the leg", meaning you dont hold back. Just let it go to the target freely. The magic is in the words.

[theprodigalson]

I don’t fully comprehend everything your covering but I’m glad you are at least considering these factors. Once you’ve got them fleshed out, I have no doubt they’ll elevate the game. This information that’s inherent to some is what distinguishes them for average and exceptional, and you will make this Information and understanding accessible to everybody

[dustindoesmuaythai]

This is actually so helpful. Thank you!

[PabloArgentina]

Thanks for the vídeo gretings from Argentina!!

[Doctee]

Very interesting. I wonder if this is why Harrison’s style of low kick is so damaging?

[JBCCT]

New to your channel. Watched several videos so far. Well done. Subscribed!

[MrX-wdcm]

This ties in with your previous videos using the (Ke) kinetic energy formula, which is 100% correct nothing moving escapes the laws of motion.

[robbybee]

I'd love to get my force measured

[whoknows]

The hardest lowkickers have highest bone density. This also translates to punches (arm bones). Can you make a video about how to best increase bone density? Weighted box jumps? Kicking a bag? Very heavy loaded exercises (Squats)? They all are known to increase bone density but which is best

[bigheadrhino]

Is the relaxation effect due to antagonist muscles firing when a person is tense and using maximum effort? Sort of like how when you lift heavy parts of your body that aren’t necessarily directly contributing to the lift itself will tense up to create stability around your joints/core.

Also I would be curious to know how much faster a lighter fighter needs to hit than a heavier fighter of a giver weight to equally hard…

[owenwright]

Hey heatrick I was reading your program on using supersets to build functional muscle and strength just wondering is it necessary to use the program progression you’ve suggested ? Or can you just use the 5 rep max and 8 rep hypertrophy max straight away ?

[Afiso]

If you can dance, you can kick harder. Like some football players are more technical. Look how the body moves.