HOW TO DO A FLYING BACK KICK
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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
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Обзор
The Flying Kick family encompasses all kicking techniques delivered while the attacker is airborne, having leapt off the ground before executing the kick in midair. [1] Flying kicks sacrifice the stable base of grounded techniques in exchange for added height, distance, and dramatic momentum, using the forward and upward energy of the jump to amplify the force of the kick. [1],[2] These techniques are high-risk, high-reward attacks — a well-timed flying kick can cover significant distance and deliver devastating force, but a missed flying kick leaves the attacker airborne and unable to change direction, vulnerable to counters and takedowns. [2],[3] Flying kicks are prominent in taekwondo, kung fu, and karate, and they occasionally produce spectacular knockouts in MMA and kickboxing. [3]
История и происхождение
Flying kicks appear in many Asian martial arts traditions, with Chinese kung fu featuring numerous airborne techniques in styles such as changquan (long fist) and various Shaolin methods dating back centuries. [1] Korean martial arts, particularly taekwondo, elevated the flying kick to a hallmark of the art, with techniques such as the flying side kick (twi-myo yeop chagi) becoming demonstration and breaking staples. [1],[2] In competitive combat sports, flying kicks have produced some of the most memorable knockouts in UFC history, including Anderson Silva's flying front kick knockout of Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 in 2011. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- КореяТхэквондо
- Япония飛び蹴り(Tobi-geri)Карате, Кикбоксинг
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА, Кикбоксинг
- КитайКунг-фу, Саньда
Эффективность
Родословная
Flying kicks are spectacular techniques found in TKD, karate, and Muay Thai. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Flying kicks have produced memorable knockouts in MMA and TKD competition. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Ballistic leg extension or rotation — the shin or foot impacts the target at high velocity
Joints Involved — Hip (flexion/rotation), knee (extension for front kicks, flexion-extension for roundhouse), ankle (stabilised)
Force Vector — Linear (front kick/teep — hip flexion and knee extension) or rotational (roundhouse — hip rotation with shin contact)
Kinetic Chain — Pivot foot rotation → hip turn → femur whip → shin contact — the leg acts as a heavy bat with the hip as the pivot
Позиция и вход
From outside range (running or stepping) — Take an explosive forward step, jump off the lead foot, chamber and extend the kick while airborne
As surprise attack — Close distance rapidly with a leap, launch the kick at the apex of the jump
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Оценки
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Очень высокий7/10
Airborne kicks maximize momentum; high injury risk to both fighters
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Эксперт
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
✓Flying kicks add airborne momentum to a standard kick by leaping off the ground before delivering the technique
✓The power comes from forward horizontal momentum, not vertical height — jump forward, not up
✓Use the non-kicking leg to generate the leap: drive the knee upward to launch the body, then fire the kicking leg
✓Flying kicks bridge distance explosively — they close gaps that standard kicks cannot reach
✓They are commitment techniques: once airborne, you cannot change direction or abort
✓In Taekwondo, flying kicks are a major part of the competitive repertoire and can score maximum points
✓Set up flying kicks by conditioning the opponent at ground level first, then surprise them with the airborne attack
Типичные ошибки
!Jumping straight up instead of forward, wasting the momentum that makes flying kicks effective
!Kicking too early (while still rising) or too late (while already descending), losing maximum force
!Not committing to the full leap, resulting in a weak, half-airborne kick
!Dropping the guard during the jump — both hands should stay near the face
!Landing off-balance and being unable to defend or follow up
!Using flying kicks against grapplers who will time the landing and shoot a takedown
!Throwing flying kicks when fatigued — they require peak coordination and any deterioration in timing makes them ineffective and dangerous
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Stance and Range — verify correct distance for the kick to land at full extension
2Chamber the Leg — lift the knee to prepare the kicking trajectory
3Execute the Kick — extend the leg through the target with the appropriate striking surface
4Recover — retract the leg and return to fighting stance
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Gichin Funakoshi, 1935)
1КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [2] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
2КнигаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Official karate technique names (和語/漢語)
4ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [2] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
6ЦитатаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
explosive leg power for jumping, aerial body control, timing
Favours
lighter, more explosive athletes with good coordination
Key muscles
quadriceps, calves, hip flexors, core (aerial stability)
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Категория
Дистанция
Угол конечности
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Flying Front Kick
ПодсемействоThe Flying Front Kick subfamily covers front kicks executed while the attacker is airborne, combining a forward leap with a linear front kick thrust to strike the opponent's face, chest, or midsection with increased range and momentum. [1] The jumping motion adds bodyweight and forward momentum to the kick, making the flying front kick substantially more powerful than its grounded counterpart. [1,2] The technique requires explosive leg power for the jump and precise timing to extend the kicking leg at the apex of the leap. [2,3]
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Flying Roundhouse Kick
ПодсемействоThe Flying Roundhouse Kick subfamily covers roundhouse kicks delivered while the attacker is airborne, combining a forward leap with a circular kicking motion to strike the opponent's head or body with the shin or instep. [1] The jump adds height to the kick, allowing the attacker to target over the opponent's guard, and the forward momentum increases the mass behind the impact. [1,2] Flying roundhouse kicks are visually spectacular and can be devastatingly powerful, but they require precise timing and distance to avoid landing in a vulnerable position. [2,3]
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Flying Side Kick
ПодсемействоThe Flying Side Kick subfamily covers side kicks delivered while the attacker is airborne, involving a leap followed by a lateral thrusting kick that drives the heel or blade of the foot into the target. [1] The flying side kick is perhaps the most iconic aerial technique in martial arts, frequently used in board-breaking demonstrations, and it combines the linear power of the side kick with the momentum of a full-body leap. [1,2] The technique can cover impressive distance — up to two metres or more in elite practitioners — making it useful for closing the gap against a retreating opponent. [2,3]
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Nidan Geri
ПодсемействоNidan Geri is a jumping double kick where the attacker delivers two kicks at different heights while airborne — typically a front kick to the midsection followed immediately by a front kick to the face, both executed before landing. [1] The name literally means 'two-level kick' (nidan = two levels, geri = kick). [1] It requires explosive jumping ability, rapid leg chambering, and excellent balance in the air. [1]
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Заметки
Flying kicks sacrifice stability for height and closing distance. In traditional martial arts they appear in kata and demonstrations; in MMA, flying knees and flying kicks produce some of the most spectacular KOs. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What's the basic sequence for setting up a flying back kick?
Pick up your leading leg and turn that shoulder away, then jump with it before implementing your spin. According to Looney Goons, this setup prevents you from just turning in place and instead commits your body to the aerial movement.
Как работает Flying Kick?
The Flying Kick family encompasses all kicking techniques delivered while the attacker is airborne, having leapt off the ground before executing the kick in midair. Flying kicks sacrifice the stable base of grounded techniques in exchange for added height, distance, and dramatic momentum, using the forward and upward energy of the jump to amplify the force of the kick.
Откуда происходит Flying Kick?
Flying kicks appear in many Asian martial arts traditions, with Chinese kung fu featuring numerous airborne techniques in styles such as changquan (long fist) and various Shaolin methods dating back centuries. Korean martial arts, particularly taekwondo, elevated the flying kick to a hallmark of the art, with techniques such as the flying side kick (twi-myo yeop chagi) becoming demonstration and breaking staples.
Разрешён ли Flying 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 Flying Kick?
Оценка опасности 7/10. Very High — airborne kicks maximize momentum; high injury risk to both fighters
Как подготовить Flying Kick?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Stance and Range → Chamber the Leg → Execute the Kick → Recover.
Как защититься от Flying Kick?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Check (Shin Block) — raise the shin to intercept the kick before it lands / Catch and Sweep — catch the kicking leg and sweep the standing leg / Step Inside — close distance inside the kick's effective range to smother it.
Какие есть варианты Flying Kick?
Распространённые варианты: Standard variation (primary execution of the strike from the most common stance); Power variation (modified mechanics for maximum force generation); Speed variation (minimised telegraph for a faster, harder-to-read attack); Counter variation (timed to exploit the opponent's offensive commitment).
Насколько эффективен Flying Kick на соревнованиях?
Flying kicks have produced memorable knockouts in MMA and TKD competition.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Flying Kick?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Jumping straight up instead of forward, wasting the momentum that makes flying kicks effective / Kicking too early (while still rising) or too late (while already descending), losing maximum force / Not committing to the full leap, resulting in a weak, half-airborne kick / Dropping the guard during the jump — both hands should stay near the face.
Какие ещё названия есть у Flying Kick?
Flying Kick также известен как Tobi-geri, Jumping Kick, Aerial Kick, Tobi Geri.