Stop Getting Leg Kicked - 5 Common 'CHECK' Mistakes

Checking (blocking shin-on-shin) is the most common & effective way to block a kick... when done correctly. The roundhouse kick aims to do damage to the quadricep muscle/tendon, knee, and/or calf muscles. ribs, forearms, and head. Besides evading (making them miss), crowding (pressuring forward, to offset impact), or bracing ("eating" the kick by stabilizing the joint), checking the kick is a win-win. When timed and executed correctly, a good check will not only defend the vulnerabilities in your leg and body, it will do damage to your opponent's leg and likely prevent them from throwing more.

5 Most Common Mistakes when Checking Kicks:
1. Standing up on Toes
2. Reaching for the Check
3. Crunching Upper-Body
4. Leaving Gaps Between Elbow & Knee
5. Lifting Knee Straight Forward

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[PanosGdontakis]

I am pro kickboxer and I win most of my fights because of leg kicks.Many people underestimate them but they are game changers

[geraltdirivia]

I was undefeated until lost my fifth match because of low kicks, I really underestimated it and started cripplng in the ring.
Now I realize I have both the last and the first mistake. Thank you very much

[JohnWayne-qzms]

Don't forget to yell "OHAY!"

[MISTERPERFECT]

Knee on the inside of the elbow. Thank you so much, Shane. I always thought the elbow was supposed to touch the top of the knee with that check. Thanks for the clarification. 👊

[groenpaardje]

Currently limping from eating too many lowkicks this morning. Of course now I get a reminder video on how to do blocks to rub it in.

[indiefruit]

As a beginner, stance was most important for me. Front foot was more boxing style turned in, which makes a huge distance to travel before your leg is in checking position. Lead leg straight on made this so much easier.

[DJchrismiller]

How's the pup doing Shane? Great vid as always! Give him a big pat on the head from his fans!

[mcmikey]

Shane: *Teaches you how to do a move*
Also Shane: *Teaches how to block and counter that move*
Me: *Confuzzled*

[boomsuga]

Shane always for the underdogs. Thanks for the vids

[John-obdh]

Did 8 years of karate many years ago 1972 to 80
Lots of one on one kumite. Certainly one of my fav attack set ups was a good hard shin kick followed by a fast reverse punch ( shin kick could be as hard as you liked but a no no face punch, but although I always pulled the face punch i knew I could have connected .The shock of the shin kick to the other guy gave me a split sec window to deliver the reverse punch ( or Uraken ) Back fist.
Its a great street defence if you cannot escape a confrontation .

[seansnipes]

I go to one of the best MMA / Muay Thai / jitsu gyms in the world. But I still come to fight tips. I love it there but sometimes the trainers there are so focused on the pros and high-level amateurs. Which I completely understand. I confirmed with my trainers to make sure the things that you teach in the video are legit, and they approved.🥊

[aridinsmore]

Awesome video, so I need to stay tall, elbow to knee, and angle the check outside 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[NinjAofWakanda]

Curious. I usually "crash in" to close the distance or plant my lead leg to absorb the kick & counter vs play outside absorbing/checking kicks as you demoed. Mind you I'm an inside type of fighter (Kyokushin/Boxing). For Thai purposes would you still raise you leg like you described? I've seen alot of people get submarine kicked from raising their leg too much.

[heavymeddle]

I used to compete back 1981-2000 in WTF taekwondo and every time I entered a competition with kickboxing or muay Thai I had no idea what to do about leg kicks. I didn't want to admit it then, but now at 50 I'm so happy to say that I'm mature enough to confess - wtf taekwondo had no answers against leg kicks

[edwink_]

This really helped me because I keep getting lectured at the gym and it wastes time.. I know they're trying to give me support but I want to get straight on with it

[thepolticalone]

Fedor did a master class on blocking kicks

[eatingglass]

2:31 my face I got into sparring for the first time

[madmasterd]

this is best channel for learn muay thai

[tomtommysawyer]

I would love to know how you would check a kick if it's Ortho vs southpaw? Do you choose to go across and check with your lead leg? Or do you use your rear leg to check the same side? I've heard both schools of thought on this. I'm interested to hear yours

[jaehutchinson]

Well done and thanks for the video shane!