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Spring Stomp Kick
SubFamilySpring・ストンプ・キック(Spring Stomp Kick)
Translation: spring stomp kick
Overview
History & Origin
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting. [1]
Effectiveness
Effective in MMA ground-and-pound scenarios. [1]
Lineage
Modern MMA methodology. [1]
Competition Record
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Spring Stomp Kick-specific striking mechanics
Joints Involved — Technique-specific
Position & Entry
From MMA position — Execute spring stomp kick
Variants
Standard Spring Stomp Kick
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
7
Very High7/10
MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— Unified MMA — Soccer kicks/stomps to grounded opponent ba...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing — All kicks prohibited {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Prohibited
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Prohibited {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Prohibited
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Prohibited {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Prohibited
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Practise with appropriate safety gear (Penn et al., 2007)
Common Mistakes
!Poor base during execution
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Position control → Spring Stomp Kick → Follow-up
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Penn, Cordoza & Krauss, 2007)
1Book[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
2Citation[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
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Athletics
Good balance and base from ground positions
Notes
The spring stomp combines a forward hop with a downward stomping kick — the foot drives down at the opponent's knee, shin, or foot. Used as a distance-management tool and leg attack in MMA. (MMA training manuals; striking instructionals)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Spring Stomp Kick work?
The Spring Stomp Kick is a stomping kick delivered by springing upward and driving the foot down onto a grounded opponent. The upward spring generates additional downward force through the stomp.
Where does the Spring Stomp Kick come from?
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting.
Is the Spring Stomp Kick legal in competition?
Unified MMA: banned — Soccer kicks/stomps to grounded opponent banned under most commissions; WBC/Boxing: banned — All kicks prohibited; WKF: banned — Prohibited; Kyokushin: banned — Prohibited; WT: banned — Prohibited; WAKO: banned — Prohibited; K: banned — 1/GLORY — Prohibited; IFMA: banned — Prohibited
How dangerous is the Spring Stomp Kick?
Danger rating 7/10. MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
How do I set up the Spring Stomp Kick?
The standard setup chain: Position control → Spring Stomp Kick → Follow-up.
How do I defend against the Spring Stomp Kick?
Standard counters include: Guard recovery / Escape / Block.
What are the variants of the Spring Stomp Kick?
Common variants: Standard Spring Stomp Kick.
How effective is the Spring Stomp Kick in competition?
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Spring Stomp Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Poor base during execution / Over-committing.
What are other names for the Spring Stomp Kick?
The Spring Stomp Kick is also known as Spring Stomp Kick, Rising Stomp, Ground Stomp Kick.