Learning Low Round Kicks: A Kickboxing Personal Training Blog Post
- jamie03066
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
17.11.2025
Starting a new kickboxing journey can be both exciting and challenging. Today, I worked with my new client during his second hour of kickboxing personal training. Building on last week’s focus on teeps, we introduced low round kicks to expand his striking options. This session was designed to blend technique, flow, and practical application, helping him gain confidence and control with this powerful kick.
Revisiting the Basics: Warm-Up with Teeps and Jabs
Before diving into the low round kick, we warmed up by revisiting the teep technique from the previous session. This warm-up wasn’t just about repetition; it was about creating a live flow where he could exchange teeps with me and then combine them with jabs. This drill helped him get comfortable with timing and distance, two crucial elements in kickboxing personal training.
The flow drill also set the tone for the session. It reminded him how to maintain balance and control while moving, which is essential when adding new kicks to his repertoire. By pairing teeps with jabs, he began to see how different strikes can work together to keep an opponent guessing.
Breaking Down the Low Round Kick
Once warmed up, we focused on the low round kick. I started by explaining the mechanics step-by-step:
Step out at a 45-degree angle: This movement opens the hips and creates the right angle for the kick.
Open the hips fully: This generates power and ensures proper alignment.
Stretch out the rear hand like a pawing cross: This hand movement is key to setting up the kick and maintaining balance.
I emphasized that the rear hand isn’t just for show; it plays an active role in the kick’s effectiveness. By extending the hand forward, it distracts the opponent and helps maintain posture. Then, as the kick lands, the hand pulls back sharply, adding a dynamic element to the strike.
Targeting the Sciatic Nerve and Outside Leg
Next, I introduced the primary target for the low round kick: the sciatic nerve area on the outside of the opponent’s leg. This target is effective because it can disrupt balance and mobility. To help my client understand this, we practiced placing his shin lightly on my leg in a controlled flow drill.
This hands-on approach made the target clear and tangible. He could feel where the kick should land and how to adjust his angle and power accordingly. At the same time, I reminded him to pull down the pawing arm as he executed the kick, completing the full action sequence.
Flow Drill with the Complete Low Round Kick Action
We combined all the elements into a smooth flow drill:
Step out at a 45-degree angle
Place the rear hand in the opponent’s face
Swipe back the rear hand
Bring the kicking leg into the target
This drill helped him coordinate the movements and develop muscle memory. It also reinforced the connection between hand and leg actions, which is often overlooked by beginners.
The process was then reversed for the lead spot kick, this time targeting the femoral nerve or inside leg.
Introducing the Shin-Check
After mastering the basic low round kick flow, I introduced the shin-check. This defensive move is crucial for protecting against incoming leg kicks. We practiced a drill where he kicked, checked, and then returned a kick. This sequence built his awareness and reaction time.
The shin-check drill also showed him how offence and defence work together in kickboxing personal training. It’s not just about landing kicks but also about protecting yourself and maintaining control during exchanges.
Sparring with Leg Kicks and Boxing Combinations
To bring everything together, we moved into sparring drills. We started with just leg kicks, allowing him to focus on accuracy and timing. Then we added teeps alongside the leg kicks, increasing the complexity and requiring him to think strategically.
Finally, I encouraged him to use his boxing experience by combining punches with low round kicks. This integration helped him see how his existing skills could enhance his kickboxing personal training. It also made the sparring more dynamic and realistic.
Pad Work
I then coached him on the belly pad, the leg pad and the Thai pads for two rounds working through these combinations at full power.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Session
Step out and open hips are essential for a powerful low round kick.
The pawing rear hand plays both offensive and defensive roles.
Targeting the sciatic nerve or femoral nerve disrupts an opponent’s balance effectively.
Combining kicks with punches creates versatile striking options.
Practicing shin-checks builds defensive skills and timing.
This session showed how layering new techniques on top of familiar skills helps build confidence and competence. My client left feeling more comfortable with low round kicks and excited to keep improving.
If you’re starting kickboxing personal training, focus on mastering one technique at a time and then practice combining them. This approach builds a strong foundation and makes your training more enjoyable and effective.
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