Beginner Tips to Help You Improve Your Muay Thai Body Kick

Learn how to throw a Muay Thai body kick correctly. This video features Ann Denlangu teaching how to throw the basic Muay Thai kick. While there are some variations among fighters, the basic principles of the kicks remain the same.

It is important to understand that Muay Thai kicks can be devastating if you land them correctly. It is important for you to focus on trying to work on your technique first, before you focus on power.

One of the keys to perfecting the kick is turning your hips. Not turning your hips over is the number one mistake that I notice people make when they kick.

Another common mistake that people make when throwing a kick is not to return to a balanced position. I often see people throw kicks and become off balance when they kick.

Special thanks to Ann Denlangu for teaching this technique.

[pedrobrocato]

Wow. The hip drill was a subtle detail that I’ve been missing. My coaches instruct us to elevate and pivot on our toes, I really like the idea of just spending some time breaking the kick down into steps.

[Lorendrawn]

I spent a whole 10 minutes watching and rewatching the hip drill. Thanks!

[tiwaz]

Damn that dude has one masterful kick, that technique is perfect!

[penhdog]

I want to say that after practicing the hip isolation idea that I got from this video before my Kun Khmer class, the coach said my kick had improved since the previous class. Thanks a lot!

[raynavarrette]

I've been a fan of Muay Thai for sometime now and have even done a little training while on vacation in Phuket, I'm really liking the breakdown of this kick. Of all the types of kicks in Martial Arts, Muay Thai kicking is my favorite, uncomplicated yet very devastating kicks. Thanks

[Tousanx]

This is a great breakdown of the technique Stephen. Especially the part about turning the hips. Thanks

[aleahhhhhh]

I just started Mauy Thai like a it will be 2 months soon but I just can’t get good kicks but this video helped a lot thank you.

[aliezahjuarez]

I remember doing that same exact kick and I thought to myself "aliezah that is incorrect" than watching this again. Boost up my confidence.

[mezzy]

I’m just getting into Muay Thai and this tutorial is great!

[junkgoatrocks]

Thank you very much for the hip drill. Been struggling to throw a perfect kick. Thank you 🙏🏽

[truemobsterz]

Thanks Stephen, love your stuff. I recently bought your 3 Muay Thai books and I study them every night! I'm determined to become a pro fighter :)

[AzeemBearnard]

This video just helped me out tremendously like I was having so much trouble understanding kicking but that hip drill just changed my whole game

[ptrainingbytim]

Thanks so much for the breakdown. Thai’s are the baddest dudes in the world. They seem like such a humble and friendly culture as well. God bless you guys.

[dcacdu]

Good job guys, this serie of videos reminds us that fighters need to get back, no and then, to the basics of muay thai

[rat]

Thank you my kicks are horrible but after trying this just once it felt much better

[josephc]

Excellent teaching. Very detailed instruction. Love the slow motion effect that helps you see the correct technique.
Thank you guys for your channel.

[bigmember]

I usually teach people to kick without them kicking at first. it's nice to know I'm not full of shit!

[penhdog]

Hip isolation part seems to a good idea especially for ab beginner like me who had been struggling with my kick.

[harvey]

This video was incredibly helpful in understanding the fundamentals, can’t wait to try these tips on the heavy bag. Thanks!

[shapeshiftah]

Fantastic video, as always. Can't wait to train at Sinbi in December when we're in Phuket.