Powerful Kickboxing Techniques

Kickboxing is a great sport for both men and women. Throwing punches and kicks builds both upper and lower body strength. Learning kickboxing techniques through a lot of practice will make you a more effective fighter. Here are some of the basics.

  1. Roundhouse

    • The roundhouse kick, also known as the turning kick, has many variations and can be used to hit the upper and lower body, including the head, ribs, thighs and knees. The roundhouse is achieved by lifting the knee up and out, then twisting your hip toward the target and delivering the kick. For a powerful kick, strike your opponent using your upper shin.

    Side Kick

    • The side kick is one of the hardest attacks to counter if it is done correctly. For a powerful side kick, you must quickly push into your opponent and strike with the side of the foot by turning and then pulling the knee away from your opponent. Sidekicks can be used to hit various parts of your opponent's body, but they are most useful when you hit the head, chest and knees.

    Hook

    • The key to delivering a powerful punch comes from twisting the body and the legs, which transfers your body weight to the punch and following through. The hook may be considered the easiest punching move, but it also causes the most damage. The simple move involves swinging the arm back and around to hit your opponent on the side of the face. The advantage of the hook is that you do not have to stand close to you opponent to deliver the punch.

    Uppercut

    • The uppercut is a powerful punch that can be used when you are standing close to your opponent. The main target of an uppercut is the chin. It is a great way to hit your opponent even when his guard is up, since your punch can easily slip between his arms. The uppercut is delivered by slightly crouching down and lowering the elbow from the guard position, then rising and lifting the body and punching with your fist.