How to Kick in Mixed Martial Arts Fighting

Kicking is essential in mixed martial arts fighting. You can use a kick to set your opponent off balance and bring him to the ground, or you can use a kick to knock you opponent out. Marco Cro Cop, a famous Croatian MMA fighter, is known for his impossibly high kicks that have knocked out more than one opponent. The ability to kick is one portion in this well-rounded sport.

Instructions

Front Kick

1. Take a martial arts stance to begin kicking in mixed martial arts fighting with one leg forward and the other about a shoulder's width back.

2. Step forward with the lead or front leg, bend your knee, and kick your leg.

3. Snap the forward or front leg back after kicking it and resume the stance.

Rear Front Kick

1. Stand in a martial art stance when beginning the rear leg front kick in mixed martial arts.

2. Bring the rear foot up quickly as you kick.

3. Resume your martial arts stance.

Roundhouse Kick

1. Take a martial arts stance as you prepare to do a roundhouse kick in mixed martial arts fighting.

2. Turn your torso away from your forward leg.

3. Kick up with your forward leg, turning your foot so that it's horizontal with the ground. Your torso and kicking leg will be in the same line, as if you were about to do a split. This kick is effective for high kicks and can be used to strike the temple of your opponent.

Hook Kick

1. Take a martial arts stance when you prepare to do a hook kick in mixed martial arts.

2. Bring up your leading leg in a circular motion, finishing with your foot horizontal to the floor. The position is similar to the roundhouse kick, though the kick originates from back leg's side.

3. Snap the leg back and resume the martial art stance.

Spinning Hook Kick

1. Stand in a martial arts stance as you prepare to do a spinning hook kick in mixed martial arts fighting.

2. Spin your body around over your back leg. If your right leg is in front, you will spin to the left.

3. Put your weight on your right leg, and kick with your left leg. The motion will be a sweeping one.

4. Continue the spin and kick again.