5 Variations of (Round) Low Kicks
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Low Back Kick·fightTIPS
When we think of Muay Thai, we picture that low roundhouse kick to the legs, but there are many different variations and…
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Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Целевая зона
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
The Low Back Kick targets the opponent's knee, shin, or lower thigh from behind, aiming to damage the structural support of the lead leg. [1] By directing the back kick downward at the opponent's lower body, the practitioner attacks a target that is difficult to defend when struck from behind. [1] This technique is particularly effective as a counter when the opponent is advancing. [1]
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История и происхождение
Эффективность
Offers specific tactical advantages over the standard back kick in appropriate situations. [1]
Родословная
Cross-style martial arts kicking tradition; documented in kick compendiums. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing. Appears occasionally in TKD and point-fighting karate tournaments. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Back Kick mechanics modified for low back kick variant
Joints Involved — Hip, knee, ankle — specific to back kick trajectory
Force Vector — Modified back kick trajectory
Leverage Principle — Hip rotation and leg extension generate force along the back kick arc
Позиция и вход
From fighting stance — Chamber and execute the low back kick
From close range — Adapted version for tight distance
Варианты
High variant
Mid variant
Low variant
Видео
Learning to kick like a TAEKWONDO ATHLETE
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Low Back Kick·Nat Hearn
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Что говорят инструкторы
The low back kick represents a foundational striking technique with multiple pedagogical approaches across martial arts disciplines. Nat Hearn's taekwondo-focused instruction emphasizes the technique as part of a progression of rotational kicks, building from basic mechanics toward advanced variations like the 360 spinning hook kick and 540 spinning kick. Hearn stresses proper hip rotation, knee chamber positioning, and the coordinated use of non-kicking leg mechanics to generate height and power. The instruction prioritizes body mechanics: externally rotating the hip to allow the non-kicking knee to point toward the target direction, lifting the foot high during chamber to create backward lean for additional altitude, and maintaining continuous practice to refine execution. In contrast, fightTIPS's Shane presents low roundhouse kicks through a Muay Thai and Dutch kickboxing lens, focusing on tactical application and damage mechanics. Shane distinguishes between trajectories—downward axe-chop style targeting the quadriceps tendon versus upward variations used by Dutch fighters for speed and boxing integration. fightTIPS also covers inside leg kicks, calf scoops for balance disruption, and outside calf kicks for leg shutdown or sweeping, emphasizing functional purpose over a single mechanical ideal. Where Hearn prioritizes aesthetic form and progressive difficulty, fightTIPS prioritizes situational effectiveness, target selection, and setup combinations. Both instructors agree on the importance of footwork fundamentals and sequential practice, though their pedagogical frameworks reflect their respective combat sport traditions.
Сформировано на основе 2 инструкторов
- Nat Hearn — Learning to kick like a TAEKWONDO ATHLETE: Teaches low back kick mechanics as part of taekwondo's rotational kick progression, emphasizing hip external rotation, knee chamber height, and non-kicking leg positioning for power generation and elevation.
- fightTIPS — 5 Variations of (Round) Low Kicks: Presents low roundhouse kick variations with tactical and stylistic distinctions: Muay Thai downward trajectory for damage, Dutch upward variation for speed, inside/outside leg targeting for balance disruption or leg shutdown, with emphasis on functional application and setup combinations.
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
6
Высокий6/10
Back Kick variant with standard striking power
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All kicks prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
Разрешено
— Unified MMA — Legal striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFKyokushin — Legal at full power to body and head {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinn...
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Master the standard back kick before attempting the low back kick (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
✓Practise with pad work for targeting accuracy
Типичные ошибки
!Attempting without solid back kick foundation
!Poor balance
!Insufficient power generation
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Feint → Low Back Kick → Follow-up combination
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
1Книга[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
2Цитата[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires solid back kick foundation
Good balance and coordination
Заметки
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 4.2. A back kick aimed at low targets — the thigh, knee, or shin. Faster and harder to see than the standard mid-level back kick. Used as a range-management tool in kickboxing. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What should I think about before throwing a low back kick?
Consider your purpose first—are you trying to do damage, knock them off balance, or prioritize speed? This clarifies which variation of the technique you should use.
How do I position my hips correctly when throwing a low back kick?
According to Nat Hearn, the key is to externally rotate your hip as your non-kicking leg comes around. Avoid bringing your knee inward; proper hip rotation is essential for correct technique.
How can I set up a low back kick to the calf?
Throw a cross, fake the jab, and get to the outside angle—this positioning lets you cleanly smash the calf without telegraphing your intention.
Как работает Low Back Kick?
The Low Back Kick targets the opponent's knee, shin, or lower thigh from behind, aiming to damage the structural support of the lead leg. By directing the back kick downward at the opponent's lower body, the practitioner attacks a target that is difficult to defend when struck from behind.
Откуда происходит Low Back Kick?
The Low Back Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard back kick.
Разрешён ли Low Back Kick на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: разрешён — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: разрешён — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: разрешён — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: разрешён — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: разрешён — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
Насколько опасен Low Back Kick?
Оценка опасности 6/10. Back Kick variant with standard striking power
Как подготовить Low Back Kick?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Feint → Low Back Kick → Follow-up combination.
Как защититься от Low Back Kick?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
Какие есть варианты Low Back Kick?
Распространённые варианты: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
Насколько эффективен Low Back Kick на соревнованиях?
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Low Back Kick?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Attempting without solid back kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
Какие ещё названия есть у Low Back Kick?
Low Back Kick также известен как Gedan Ushiro Geri, Low Ushiro Geri.