How effective are head kicks?

Head kicks are one of the most devastating attacks you can throw at an opponent in MMA. Head kicks are so powerful when thrown with proper technique, they hurt your opponent even when they’re able to block it.

Are kicks good in a fight?

As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm, kicks are generally used to keep an opponent at a distance, surprise them with their range and inflict substantial damage. Further, since low kicks are inherently quicker and harder to see and dodge in general they are often emphasized in a street fight scenario.

Are kicks better than punches?

Punches are faster and leave you in a position of better balance. Kicks have a longer range and are generally more powerful.

What is an oblique kick?

The oblique kick is fundamentally a push kick. It is aimed just above the opponent’s knee, driving it backward with force. Victims of the technique become more prone to long-term knee-related injuries. Watch Jon Jones explain how to throw an oblique kick: The technique has several uses.

Should you use a high kick in a street fight?

Kicks can be useful in a street fight. They will be an attack of opportunity and should be kept low. Kicks higher than the waist risks the danger of being caught and should be used sparingly. Then, use high kicks only as a finishing technique or when you are absolutely sure the kick will be effective.

Is a low kick faster than a high kick?

If they needed to kick someone in the head they would take the opponents head down to waist level or lower! So fundamentally you are right – a low kick is faster, more stable and safer to execute than a high kick, especially in a street fight situation.

Are kicks practical for street defence?

These factors make training in kicking as a primary attack tool, in a western country, less efficient than developing speed and power with a couple of throws and/or punches. Some kicks are practical for street defence, and some less so.

Can a low kick end a fight?

Even if you get a low kick in, they’re less likely to end a fight than a strike to the head. If your opponent is a conditioned full-contact fighter, they can probably take many minutes of such strikes, and – in street fight situations sans gloves – it’s the head strike whether with hands or feet, that’s likely to be decisive.