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Combat Kick Boxing

Lead Leg Roundhouse Kick
There is a significant difference between the sporting and combat versions of this
kick. In the ring the knee is picked up before pivoting into the delivery, but for
the street it is a faster and more deceptive technique when thrown straight from
the floor. In combat, the lead leg roundhouse kick is used mainly to attack the
groin in a fast snapping motion.
To throw it, lunge forward off your rear leg and snap your leg straight, curving
it into the target. (Fig. 49)
Use the ‘snap up’ focus pad drill to achieve a fast, accurate kick.

Fig 49

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