The Ultimate Kickboxing Thread!!!!!

[Scott Ray]

So, I've been landing an inside leg kick to a cross combo in class a lot lately... But I feel like after the cross I either need to 1) continue engaging if there are openings, or 2) get the heck out of striking distance before the other guy counters... So, are there any other options from here? And what kind of footwork can I use to create a better angle to continue my offense (i.e. should I try to get to the outside after the cross?)

So you should try peeling off on your hook. Swivel your back foot around as you throw the hook. It will create/maintain that angle you achieve with the kick and stepping off that for the cross.. Peel off on the 3!

Or, step back and then immediately back in and throw another 2. It's about timing.. Ill look for a video on the YouTube that's demonstrating what I'm talking about.

[Scott Ray]

I loved watching Mirko when he was in his prime... Man those kicks! And his famous line. "Right leg hospital, left leg cemetery"

[Scott Ray]

With bill keelings thread being so interesting, all other threads are now seemingly lack luster. . I loved this kickboxing thread too..

Also; lets resurrect the damn leglocks thread, it's way down there..
I haven't gotten my leglock discussion fix lately..

[JorgenBore]

Favorite setups for the liver shot?

[Scott Ray]

I usually land the left body punch off a successful slip to the left. So he could have throw any right punch and me duck or slip it. My head movement isn't my strong point and im an outside ranged striker...so this isn't my go-to stuff. After the duck/slip to the left, if you are inside (close range/clinching distance) then the left to the liver is available. If you are at a more ranged distance, then the body punch may need to be substituted for a more ranged strike. Clearly there's lots of good setups, but this is a very basic, fundamental place for that strike.

[Aaron Gustaveson]

Favorite setups for the liver shot?

repeated left hooks the the head.

Slipping a right cross would be the most common.