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JAB-CROSS-LEFT ROUND KICK
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Perhaps the single most practical combination in Muay Thai. The jab-cross draws the opponent's hands forward and plants their weight, then the lead round kick arrives on the exposed side. This is the Thai answer to boxing volume: use the hands to create the opening, then close the round with the higher-scoring kick.
KEY POINTS
- 01Finish the cross with full hip rotation so the hips are already loaded for the kick
- 02Lead round kick swings through the target from the same side
- 03Drop the kicking side arm to counter-balance as the leg swings
- 04Pivot the support foot fully so the heel points at the target
- 05Recover to stance, not crossed over
COMMON MISTAKES
- ✕Pausing between the cross and the kick
- ✕Kicking with a straight arm still extended from the cross
- ✕Under-rotating the support foot, killing kick power
- ✕Kicking only the leg without body rotation
TRAINING DRILLS
- →4 rounds on the heavy bag, ending every combo with the kick
- →Pad work calling the 1-2-kick in rhythm
- →Shadow kick drills to rehearse the finish
VISUAL GUIDE
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