Although most people salivate when witnessing a flashy high kick from the likes of a Cro Cop or even Chuck Norris, the humble low kick used properly can be one of the most devastating weapons one can have in their stand up arsenal.

Notable examples include long time veteran Donald Cerrone who effectively used low kicks to take the mobility away from current UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez and spoil his UFC debut, and of course featherweight legend Jose Aldo’s destruction of Urijah Faber whose leg was left completely black and blue at WEC 48.

So how can you add this weapon to your stand up game?

In this edition of fightTIPS instructor Shan Fazen goes through a variety of low kick variations all with the purpose of removing the legs from beneath your opponent.

Throughout the lesson you will learn how to effectively set up low kicks, different ways to feint, how to slip after throwing a low kick, kick and punch combinations as well as how to avoid getting your leg broken if your opponent checks your kick.

fightTIPS self-defense website started by international pro Muay Thai fighter and personal fitness trainer, Shane Fazen, fightTIPS is which is geared towards kids in school, adults in need, and even trained MMA fighters. Focusing on martial arts technique for self-defense, fightTIPS is a hub of step-by-step technique instructional videos, professional fitness advice, and anti-bullying advocacy.

With a YouTube channel that has reached well over 20million people, fightTIPS has helped many bully victims, people who are out of shape, and even professional fighters and athletes. fightTIPS has expanded with other channels like iPushBack, an anti-bullying movement and even an online virtual martial arts dojo called My Fight Gym.

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