[Ocean]

Okay so i've been training hard in kick boxing for just over 2 months now, and we're really working the leg kicks on the bags/pads and in sparring with shinpads

i'm having difficulty taking leg kicks on the outside, on the flesh directly adjacent to the shin...does this pain go away after you kill the nerves or do i need to check the kicks at a certain angle

i mean i've got a good threshold for pain but when i get hit at the right angle my leg goes dead, the shit's just that painful

any suggestions? this happens when check the kicks too, only from a certain angle though... no flaming please...

[RredRrover]

Lift your leg as the kick comes in. Takes a lot of the impact off.

Alternately, practice blocking with your opposite leg. "buddy" in high school was taking MT and would frequently spar with me as I was a boxer. Thing was he'd throw leg kicks and avoid hand exchanges.

I experiemented blocking with my opposite leg, his shin would connect with the front of my opposite bent knee. He threw hard when he got frustrated and ended up with a deep bruise.

[swamp_fist]

My classical training taught me to sweep outwards when blocking a leg kick so you're not taking it on a single static point of your shin. Kind of like a crescent kick but with the knee bent and toes pointing down. It seems to work for me, but I don't know if it translates to kickboxing.

[Rudy Richter]

Originally Posted by Ocean

Okay so i've been training hard in kick boxing for just over 2 months now, and we're really working the leg kicks on the bags/pads and in sparring with shinpads

i'm having difficulty taking leg kicks on the outside, on the flesh directly adjacent to the shin...does this pain go away after you kill the nerves or do i need to check the kicks at a certain angle

i mean i've got a good threshold for pain but when i get hit at the right angle my leg goes dead, the shit's just that painful

any suggestions? this happens when check the kicks too, only from a certain angle though... no flaming please...

Many people check poorly because they were never taught correctly... The best place to check with is the blade of the shin slightly below the knee. You take a kick there, and you will feel little pain while your opponent is going to hate life. Like anyhting the timing and coordination takes practice. You could practice with a partner to just doing Jab-cross round house combos back and forth at 25%(basically technique sparring)...

In summary:

1. If possible check with blade of the sin close to the knee.
2. When you see the kick come, lift checking leg and slightly angle shin outwards towards opponents kick.
3. Doing #2 also prevents "limp checking" which can put you flat on your ass.

Good luck....if somebody flames you...then Fu$% them. This a discussion forum.

[tomiscookin]

Completely agree with the previous posts, check kicks properly. But if you aren't fast enough, put your all your weight down on the leg that's about to be kicked. It will lessen the pain a bit.

[stlnl2]

But if you aren't fast enough, put your all your weight down on the leg that's about to be kicked. It will lessen the pain a bit.

Some of the worst advice I have EVER seen. DO NOT DO THIS. In a real fight, with bare shins it can end you.

Rudy's advice is very solid, to which I would add, always try to check a chick as perpendicular as possible, if the guys shin hits your shin from an outside angle, it will still hurt. If the guy is a serious kickboxer, he can knock your shin aside and STILL take out your posted leg.

Checking is vastly underrated in alot of training curriculums.

[Nefron]

Originally Posted by tomiscookin

Completely agree with the previous posts, check kicks properly. But if you aren't fast enough, put your all your weight down on the leg that's about to be kicked. It will lessen the pain a bit.

Your leg muscles will be very tense so it will just hurt more.

[TapSD]

Gotta try and tense your leg muscles if you know your going to take a shot..won't hurt at the time but you'll always be sore the next day and maybe a few days afterwards..just part of sparring and fighting

[-TuF-NuB-]

Originally Posted by Rudy Richter

Many people check poorly because they were never taught correctly... The best place to check with is the blade of the shin slightly below the knee. You take a kick there, and you will feel little pain while your opponent is going to hate life. Like anyhting the timing and coordination takes practice. You could practice with a partner to just doing Jab-cross round house combos back and forth at 25%(basically technique sparring)...

In summary:

1. If possible check with blade of the sin close to the knee.
2. When you see the kick come, lift checking leg and slightly angle shin outwards towards opponents kick.
3. Doing #2 also prevents "limp checking" which can put you flat on your ass.

Good luck....if somebody flames you...then Fu$% them. This a discussion forum.

Very good post man and indeed correct.

Also have to remember, if you've only been doing this for a couple months, your body (legs) aren't really fully adjusted and used to the punishment. It takes time, even if you have a high threshold for pain.

And your sig is just golden.

[Ocean]

Thanks for the advice guys. I've rested for 2 days since last training session where I injured my leg. Going in today to spar lightly for technique purposes. Gonna def work on the angle of the shin in the check.

Idk how guys take Sakuraba's leg kicks those things look absolutely brutal.