Various ways to set up the Head Kick (Roundhouse) tutorial.
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Head Kick·Have Gi. Will Travel.
This is a requested follow up to a previous video compilation in which I introduced several ways to set up a high roundh…
Перевод: head kick / high kick
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 Head Kick subfamily covers roundhouse kicks aimed above the shoulders, targeting the opponent's jaw, temple, or neck — areas where impact produces the highest probability of knockout due to the rotational forces applied to the skull and brain. [1] Head kicks require greater flexibility and hip range of motion than body or low kicks, as the leg must travel a higher arc while maintaining speed and power. [1],[2] A clean head kick delivers massive rotational acceleration to the skull, frequently producing immediate unconsciousness, making it one of the most dramatic and decisive techniques in combat sports. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Head kicks have been prized in martial arts competition since the earliest full-contact tournaments, with taekwondo specifically rewarding head kicks with bonus points in its scoring system. [1] In Muay Thai, the head kick is considered the ultimate striking weapon, and knockouts by head kick are among the most celebrated moments in Thai boxing history. [1],[2] MMA has produced some of the sport's most iconic finishes via head kicks, including Gabriel Gonzaga's knockout of Mirko Cro Cop and Edson Barboza's spinning heel kick knockout of Terry Etim. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- ТаиландМуай-тай
- ЯпонияКикбоксинг, Карате
- СШАКикбоксинг, ММА
- БразилияММА
- КореяТхэквондо
- ФранцияСават
- КитайСаньда
Эффективность
Родословная
Head kicks are used in Muay Thai, TKD, karate, and MMA. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Head kick knockouts are among the most spectacular finishes in MMA and kickboxing. [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 fighting stance (rear leg) — Pivot on the lead foot, swing the rear leg in a circular arc, strike with the shin, rotate the hips fully through the target
From fighting stance (lead leg) — Switch-step or throw directly, shorter arc but faster, used for speed and range management
As counter (after checking) — Check the opponent's kick, plant the foot and immediately return the roundhouse
Видео
1 video
Изучить технику
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
6
Высокий6/10
Most common KO kick; generates ~1,000N force to head (Falco et al. 2009)
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
✓The head kick requires full hip turnover and flexibility — the kicking hip must rotate completely over to reach head height
✓Set up the head kick with body kicks and low kicks first to condition the opponent to defend low, then go high
✓Aim for the jaw, temple, or behind the ear — these are the targets that produce knockouts
✓Keep the kicking leg relatively straight; bending the knee to gain height reduces power and range
✓The support foot must pivot fully so the toes point backward — incomplete pivot limits height and strains the knee
✓Head kicks are the highest-KO-percentage techniques in MMA and kickboxing
✓Drill head kick flexibility daily: dynamic stretching, hip circles, and slow-motion head kicks to build the range of motion
Типичные ошибки
!Not disguising the head kick and simply throwing it from neutral — the high trajectory is easy to see and duck
!Sacrificing hip rotation to gain height by leaning back — this weakens the kick dramatically
!Kicking with the instep to the head, which risks broken toes and metatarsals — use the shin
!Dropping both hands during the high kick, leaving the entire body exposed if the kick misses
!Telegraphing with a visible eye glance to the head target before kicking
!Not pivoting the support foot enough, which limits the kick height and puts dangerous stress on the knee
!Throwing head kicks when gassed — they require significant energy and flexibility, and sloppy head kicks get caught easily
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] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
2КнигаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969)
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
5ЦитатаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip flexibility, rotational hip power, balance on support leg
Favours
long legs for reach, flexible hips for high kicks
Key muscles
hip flexors, glutes, quadriceps, obliques, calves
Подтехники
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Категория
Дистанция
Угол конечности
Целевая зона
Question Mark Kick
РодThe Question Mark Kick is a deceptive head kick that begins with the trajectory of a body kick or front kick before curving upward at the last moment to strike the opponent's jaw or temple, tracing a path resembling a question mark. [1] The initial low or mid-level trajectory causes the opponent to drop their guard to defend the body, and the sudden upward redirection catches the now-exposed head. [1,2] The question mark kick requires exceptional hip control and the ability to change the leg's trajectory mid-flight through hip rotation and knee adjustment. [2,3]
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Standard High Kick
РодThe Standard High Kick is the fundamental roundhouse kick delivered to head height, where the kicker rotates the hips and drives the shin or instep into the opponent's temple, jaw, or neck. [1] The technique uses the same mechanical principles as the body kick but requires the kicker to elevate the leg higher through increased hip rotation and flexibility. [1,2] The standard high kick is the most commonly attempted head kick in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA competition. [2,3]
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Switch High Kick
РодThe Switch High Kick is a head-level roundhouse kick preceded by a rapid switch of the feet, converting the lead leg into the kicking leg with added rear-leg power and timing disruption. [1] The switch step creates an unexpected rhythm change that can catch the opponent off guard, and the momentary stance change loads the kicking hip for a more powerful strike than a standard lead-leg high kick. [1,2] The switch high kick is particularly effective as a counter or interrupt technique, exploiting moments when the opponent is stepping forward. [2,3]
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do I set up a head kick when I'm clinched with my opponent?
Cross face your opponent to get them off you, then push them out to create distance before stepping in and executing the kick. According to Have Gi. Will Travel, cross facing is an effective way to create the space needed for the technique.
What's an efficient way to throw a head kick without a big wide circular motion?
Come straight up with your leg like a front leg raise or axe kick, and once you're high enough, turn over and come around the back of the head or neck. This approach reduces the distance your leg travels compared to a wide curve.
How should my partner hold the pad when I'm practicing head kicks?
Your partner should let their shoulder relax and allow it to move with the impact rather than resisting the pad. This prevents rotator cuff injuries, especially when kicking with significant power.
What's a deceptive way to land a roundhouse head kick after a front kick?
Set up with a front kick that your opponent expects, then follow up immediately with a roundhouse kick. Have Gi. Will Travel demonstrates the Brazilian kick variation, where you disguise the roundhouse by using the front kick as a feint.
Как работает Head Kick?
The Head Kick subfamily covers roundhouse kicks aimed above the shoulders, targeting the opponent's jaw, temple, or neck — areas where impact produces the highest probability of knockout due to the rotational forces applied to the skull and brain. Head kicks require greater flexibility and hip range of motion than body or low kicks, as the leg must travel a higher arc while maintaining speed and power.
Откуда происходит Head Kick?
Head kicks have been prized in martial arts competition since the earliest full-contact tournaments, with taekwondo specifically rewarding head kicks with bonus points in its scoring system. In Muay Thai, the head kick is considered the ultimate striking weapon, and knockouts by head kick are among the most celebrated moments in Thai boxing history.
Разрешён ли Head 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 Head Kick?
Оценка опасности 6/10. High — most common KO kick; generates ~1,000N force to head (Falco et al. 2009)
Как подготовить Head Kick?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Stance and Range → Chamber the Leg → Execute the Kick → Recover.
Как защититься от Head 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 Head Kick?
Распространённые варианты: Standard roundhouse (rear leg) (full hip rotation, shin strikes the target); Lead leg roundhouse (switch kick) (switch-step to generate power from the lead side); Low roundhouse (leg kick) (targeting the thigh to damage the opponent's base); Head kick (high roundhouse targeting the temple or jaw).
Насколько эффективен Head Kick на соревнованиях?
Head kick knockouts are among the most spectacular finishes in MMA and kickboxing.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Head Kick?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not disguising the head kick and simply throwing it from neutral — the high trajectory is easy to see and duck / Sacrificing hip rotation to gain height by leaning back — this weakens the kick dramatically / Kicking with the instep to the head, which risks broken toes and metatarsals — use the shin / Dropping both hands during the high kick, leaving the entire body exposed if the kick misses.
Какие ещё названия есть у Head Kick?
Head Kick также известен как Hai Kikku, Tee Khang, Jodan Mawashi Geri, High Round Kick.