[mrxpaull]

I don't have a thai bag/heavy bag at home but would like a way to practice my kicks. Is there anything you guys could suggest? I only have a wavemaster but it really doesn't feel right when i kick it.


One more question: When shadow boxing w/ kicks, I should be following through with my kicks right? I should be fully swinging my kicks or should I be snapping it back into position as if I landed the kick?

[endurance]

You should just kick a partner with the proper pads.

[ambertch]

So I posted this up in another thread - you can totally spar like this YouTube - Anderson Silva UFC MW Champion with Kru Nestor

Then get a pair of thai pads and a kick shield like adidas Curved Shield at Ringside.com

Hold the shield at the leg to practice full force leg kicks.

Using thai pads and the shield with a partner, that's way better than kicking a heavy bag

[ambertch]

Originally Posted by mrxpaull

One more question: When shadow boxing w/ kicks, I should be following through with my kicks right? I should be fully swinging my kicks or should I be snapping it back into position as if I landed the kick?

When people shadowbox Thai style they usually following through 360. The reason is, if you execute your kick Thai style the mechanics of the kick make it pretty much impossible to bring it back into stance

[dkickboxer]

Thai pads with body protector, thai suitcase, and bag work. The thai pads with body protector is especially great for working punch/kick combos. Thai suitcase is great for practicing full power leg kicks.

[Joey M.]

Bamboo trees.

[armyofnicks]

Originally Posted by ambertch

So I posted this up in another thread - you can totally spar like this YouTube - Anderson Silva UFC MW Champion with Kru Nestor

Then get a pair of thai pads and a kick shield like adidas Curved Shield at Ringside.com

Hold the shield at the leg to practice full force leg kicks.

Using thai pads and the shield with a partner, that's way better than kicking a heavy bag

Training like seen in the anderson silva video can result in some bad injuries. It's not safe, especially if you're not really well trained.

[J-Fight]

It's difficult to practice kicks without a bag or a partner.... IMO..

I agree that if you do, you should do the full 365 degree revolution. It only makes sense to continue the motion.. you can practice your back kicks this way.

[jlagman]

Originally Posted by armyofnicks

Training like seen in the anderson silva video can result in some bad injuries. It's not safe, especially if you're not really well trained.

That was some very light sparring, I don't see the problem aside from potential eye-poking.

[changes2008]

Get some thai pads and grab a partner!