ARE SPINNING KICKS PRESENT IN MUAY THAI?

2023年8月18日 09:09

Spinning kick is a technique in Muay Thai. However, with the evolution of the sport and the creation of defensive and counter-attacking techniques, this technique has ceased to be used over time, similar to what happened with the headbutt. Over time, the headbutt stopped being used due to the development of defenses and counter-attacks against this type of technique.

You can use the spinning kick. Great Muay Thai fighters from the past, like Samart and Yodying, used it. Yodying, in particular, became famous for his spinning kick, earning him the nickname 'Crocodile Tail' due to his roundhouse kick. However, it's worth noting that in modern times, many fighters know how to counterattack or defend against this type of technique. Still, every kind of technique should be practiced, as you never know when you might need it.

Since the topic is generating many questions, I'll provide some information about this technique. First, we have Yodying Luksurin, who in his time became known as 'Crocodile Tail' for executing the Spinning Heel Kick or Rotational Kick (เตะกลับหลัง Tei klap lang). This technique is also known in Thailand as จระเข้ฟาดหาง Choraquefatrang.