How should I catch the opponent's kick?

You should catch the kick high on the shin, not the foot, and secure the leg tightly under your armpit.

What is the correct body movement after catching the kick?

You must step forward into the opponent as you catch to maintain close range and prevent them from escaping.

Which arm delivers the cross strike?

The cross travels naturally from the arm on the same side as the caught leg.

What are common mistakes to avoid?

Common mistakes include catching the foot instead of the shin, standing too far away after the catch, losing balance forward, and releasing the leg too early.

What training drills are recommended for this technique?

Recommended drills include partner catch-and-return drills, shadow sequencing with an imaginary catch, and heavy bag practice for the cross-kick finish.

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CATCH KICK-CROSS-ROUND KICK

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In Short

The Catch Kick-Cross-Round Kick is a defensive-to-offensive sequence where you catch an opponent's round kick under the armpit to lock them in place. You then step forward to land a cross with the opposite arm, followed by a round kick to their standing leg for a sweep or damage.

A defensive-to-offensive sequence. When the opponent throws a round kick, you catch the leg under the armpit, step forward into cross range, land a clean cross on the trapped opponent, and then finish with your own round kick to the standing leg. The catch keeps the opponent locked in place for both follow-up strikes.

KEY POINTS

01Catch the kick high on the shin, not the foot
02Secure the leg tightly under the armpit
03Step forward into the opponent as you catch
04Cross travels naturally from the caught-side arm
05Kick the standing leg to sweep or damage the base

COMMON MISTAKES

✕Catching the foot and losing grip
✕Standing too far away after the catch
✕Losing balance forward into the opponent
✕Releasing the leg too early

TRAINING DRILLS

→Partner catch-and-return drills
→Shadow sequence with an imaginary catch
→Heavy bag practice for the cross-kick finish

VISUAL GUIDE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How should I catch the opponent's kick?: You should catch the kick high on the shin, not the foot, and secure the leg tightly under your armpit.
What is the correct body movement after catching the kick?: You must step forward into the opponent as you catch to maintain close range and prevent them from escaping.
Which arm delivers the cross strike?: The cross travels naturally from the arm on the same side as the caught leg.
What are common mistakes to avoid?: Common mistakes include catching the foot instead of the shin, standing too far away after the catch, losing balance forward, and releasing the leg too early.
What training drills are recommended for this technique?: Recommended drills include partner catch-and-return drills, shadow sequencing with an imaginary catch, and heavy bag practice for the cross-kick finish.