What are the different types of kicks in MMA?

People say “MMA is not a style” but your question does not state this so I'm slightly confused by them as you want to know the kicks used in MMA. As MMA is a mixture of styles, there are many kicks from many styles making it such an amazing art. A... read more

Therefore, there are kicks from Muay Thai, kicks from Taekwondo, kicks from Karate, etc. So long as those kicks are used within the parameters of the rules of the sport, they are fine. Some of the kicks you’ll probably see the most in MMA are the leg kick (Muay Thai), roundhouse (Muay Thai/TKD), front kick, push/thrust kick. read more

Kicking differentiates the martial arts from other styles of fighting. The world of martial arts has many different types of kicks. There are spinning, jumping and flying kicks. Some kicks strike an attacker in the shins, and others strike him in the head. read more

MMA allows a wide variety of martial arts and techniques, creating a unique dynamic that favors a versatile martial artist. MMA often involves Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Karate, Kickboxing, and wrestling. read more