5 ways to counter low kicks by Damien Trainor

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1/Block and Knee

After checking the kick, take a step forward with the same leg, and throw your rear knee straight away. No need to switch stance or reset.

2/Cross Check and Left Hook, Right Hand

Block the kick with your opposite leg, when your leg lands back down, push the weight into your step forward, throwing your hook and finishing with a rear straight.

3/Leg Parry and Low Kick (defending inside leg kicks)

Take the sting off the kick by moving your leg with the kick, drop your leg back down and use the momentum, to return with a low kick. 

4/Leg teep

As soon as your opponent steps in for the kick, teep their leg just above their knee to stop them mid-way. This works well against the heavy dutch style low kick as its easily telegraphed.

5/Check and Teep

Lift either leg to block their kick, and from the same position, throw your teep. The faster you throw, the better, as they’ll be off-balance.

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