How to check kicks in ufc 4500 reddit
by Mike_B
In reality you don't really have to move your hands to check a leg kick. It should just be something you have to time correctly. Against some people you can discourage leg kicks with straight punches but you really shouldn't have to risk a flash KO just to check a kick. I think the problem is you will find 90% of those leg kicks will be checked. I'm pretty sure checking kicks works just fine. Don't have too much faith in the striking of your average MMA fighter, they still do things wrong. As for opening you to takedowns, that's just untrue unless they can retract a kick, change levels, and blast to your legs faster than you can put your foot down. 3. level 2. In a game of leg kicks, the more conditioned fighter usually wins (see old Muay Thai vs. Western Kickboxing matches for reference). This technique, like any technique, has its downsides and counters. The most obvious weakness is that when you raise your leg to check a kick, now you’re only standing on one leg - if only for a second. Read more