Flying Knee: Tips and Tricks
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Flying Knee·Martial Arts Unlimited Victoria
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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
История и происхождение
The flying knee is one of the most spectacular techniques in combat sports, with historical roots in both Southeast Asian and East Asian martial traditions. [1] In Muay Thai, the flying knee (khao loi) has been documented since the Muay Boran era, where it was considered a decisive finishing technique in ceremonial and competitive bouts. [2] Rebac traces flying knee techniques to the Ayutthaya period (1351-1767) of Siamese history, where warriors trained aerial knee strikes as part of the military martial arts curriculum. [2] In Japanese martial arts, tobi hiza-geri (jumping knee kick) appears in traditional karate kata, though it received less tactical emphasis than in Thai systems. [3] The flying knee became internationally prominent in the MMA era, where it has produced numerous high-profile knockouts. [1]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- Таиланд— летящий удар коленомМуай-тай
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА, Кикбоксинг
- МьянмаЛетвей
- Япония飛び膝蹴り(Tobi Hiza-geri)Кикбоксинг
Эффективность
Родословная
The flying knee is found in Muay Thai (khao loi) and has been adopted into MMA. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The flying knee has produced spectacular knockouts in MMA; Jorge Masvidal's 5-second flying knee KO of Ben Askren at UFC 239 is the fastest KO in UFC history. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Driving the knee upward or diagonally into the target using hip flexion and body weight
Joints Involved — Hip (powerful flexion drive), knee (point of impact, flexed), core (posture and power transfer)
Force Vector — Upward (straight knee to body/head), diagonal (round knee from the side), or clinch-pull driven
Clinch Integration — Most effective when combined with clinch control — pulling the opponent's head down into the rising knee multiplies impact force
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
Видео
MUAY THAI - HOW TO DO A FLYING KNEE OR JUMPING KNEE
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Flying Knee·Ironboy Experience
How to do a flying knee or jumping knee! Lets break down one of the most aggressive and powerful knee attacks in Muay Th…
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
8
Очень высокий8/10
Airborne knee strike; devastating KO potential (numerous UFC finishes)
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All knee strikes prohibited {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Prohibited in sport karate
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Prohibited
ITF Competition RulesPDF— WAKO — Prohibited in most formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFОграничено
— Unified MMA — Knees to standing opponent legal, knees to ...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFK-1/GLORY — One clinch knee allowed before referee break {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
Разрешено
Kyokushin — Legal to body {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— IFMA — Legal — knees are a core Muay Thai weapon, clinch ...
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The flying knee bridges distance by leaping forward and driving the knee into the opponent's head or body while airborne
✓Launch off the rear foot, driving the lead knee upward as the body travels forward
✓The flying knee combines forward momentum with upward knee drive for devastating impact
✓Target the chin, solar plexus, or chest — the flying knee can end fights at any level of competition
✓Use the flying knee when the opponent is backing up or retreating in a straight line
✓Set it up with punches or kicks that push the opponent back, then leap in with the knee
✓The flying knee is one of the most spectacular finish techniques in MMA and Muay Thai
Типичные ошибки
!Jumping too high instead of driving forward — the power is in the horizontal momentum, not vertical height
!Not driving the knee upward through the target — the knee must extend fully, not just float
!Landing heavily and off-balance, unable to follow up or defend
!Throwing the flying knee from too far away and falling short
!Dropping the guard during the leap — both hands should protect the head in case of a counter
!Using the flying knee against an opponent who is advancing forward — you risk a collision on their terms
!Not committing to the jump, resulting in a weak, half-airborne knee that does no damage
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Clinch or Frame — establish control of the opponent's head or body
2Pull Opponent In — use the grip to close distance and compromise their posture
3Drive the Knee — thrust the knee upward into the target
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad & James Cartmell, 2002)
1КнигаTaekwondo (Choi, 1965)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
2КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
History sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Muay Boran: The Ancient Art of Muay Thai (Rebac, 2008) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
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)
5ЦитатаTaekwondo (Choi, 1965)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
6ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
History sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [2] Muay Boran: The Ancient Art of Muay Thai (Rebac, 2008) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip flexion power, clinch control ability, close-range comfort
Favours
long thigh for greater leverage, strong hip flexors
Key muscles
hip flexors, quadriceps, core, grip (for clinch)
Подтехники
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Категория
Дистанция
Угол конечности
Целевая зона
Заметки
The flying knee combines a leaping entry with a knee strike — it is one of the most spectacular and devastating finishes in MMA. Jorge Masvidal's 5-second flying knee KO of Ben Askren (UFC 239, 2019) is the fastest KO in UFC history. (UFC records)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do I set up a flying knee so it actually lands?
Martial Arts Unlimited Victoria recommends setting it up with a jab and a hook to create and eliminate distance while working off angle, rather than throwing it blind which has a low percentage of landing. The technique works best when your opponent is stationary and ready to trade shots, not moving or cutting angles.
What's the most important thing to focus on when executing a flying knee?
According to Ironboy Experience, the two main secrets are keeping your chin forward and maintaining balance between your head and legs throughout the movement. Keeping your chin down prevents you from losing balance in midair and when you land the strike.
How do I land a flying knee safely?
Martial Arts Unlimited Victoria emphasizes using a scarf position with your elbow in front for protection, pointing your toes, and exploding as quickly as possible while shooting your lead leg back fast. Ironboy Experience adds that you should land solid but controlled, tucking your legs and maintaining balance throughout.
Как работает Flying Knee?
A knee strike delivered while jumping or leaping toward the opponent, using the entire body's airborne momentum to drive the knee into the target with devastating force.
Откуда происходит Flying Knee?
The flying knee is one of the most spectacular techniques in combat sports, with historical roots in both Southeast Asian and East Asian martial traditions. In Muay Thai, the flying knee (khao loi) has been documented since the Muay Boran era, where it was considered a decisive finishing technique in ceremonial and competitive bouts.
Разрешён ли Flying Knee на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: ограничен — Knees to standing opponent legal, knees to head of grounded opponent banned; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All knee strikes prohibited; WKF: запрещён — Prohibited in sport karate; Kyokushin: разрешён — Legal to body; WT: запрещён — Prohibited; ITF: запрещён — Prohibited; WAKO: запрещён — Prohibited in most formats; K: ограничен — 1/GLORY — One clinch knee allowed before referee break; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — knees are a core Muay Thai weapon, clinch knees highly scored
Насколько опасен Flying Knee?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Very High — airborne knee strike; devastating KO potential (numerous UFC finishes)
Как подготовить Flying Knee?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Clinch or Frame → Pull Opponent In → Drive the Knee.
Как защититься от Flying Knee?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Hip Check — push the opponent's hips away to create distance and kill the knee angle / Clinch Control — control the opponent's head and posture to prevent knee generation / Step Back — create distance to escape the knee's effective range.
Какие есть варианты Flying Knee?
Распространённые варианты: Straight knee (driving the knee straight upward into the body or head); Curved knee (round knee) (swinging the knee from the side in a circular path); Flying knee (leaping forward and driving the knee at the apex of the jump); Clinch knee (pulling the opponent into the knee from Muay Thai plum po…).
Насколько эффективен Flying Knee на соревнованиях?
The flying knee has produced spectacular knockouts in MMA; Jorge Masvidal's 5-second flying knee KO of Ben Askren at UFC 239 is the fastest KO in UFC history.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Flying Knee?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Jumping too high instead of driving forward — the power is in the horizontal momentum, not vertical height / Not driving the knee upward through the target — the knee must extend fully, not just float / Landing heavily and off-balance, unable to follow up or defend / Throwing the flying knee from too far away and falling short.
Какие ещё названия есть у Flying Knee?
Flying Knee также известен как Tobi Hiza-geri, Khao Loi, Jumping Knee.