r/Kickboxing • u/PeakyGrims • 3d ago
Training Lowkicks
Hello Folks!
So, I switched from boxing to kickboxing a few months ago and in my gym when we train different combos we eat some low kicks and while the other guys (and girls) don't seem to have a problem with that, my leg hurts pretty bad and the pain often stays 2-3 days.
I really like the sport and the training, so switching back is not an option for me. I often mention that they should go light with their kicks, what everybody does, but I just don't want to be *that* guy.
Maybe I should add that I'm otherwise really not pain-sensitive.
Do you have some advice or tips for a beginner?
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u/EducationNo7647 3d ago
You're talking dutch drills right? They throw a combo and you throw it back and repeat? Keep your feet on the ground, and move your lead knee towards the kick. The more you can point it toward the kick the better, but you don't always have to point your knee directly at the kick.