Knee strikes – Martial Arts Videos

Art of Eight Limbs
The word “muay” derives from the Sanskrit mavya. Muay Thai is referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” or the “Science Of Eight Limbs” because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight “points of contact”, as opposed to “two points” (fists) in boxing and “four points” (hands... more »
Close quarters combat techniques for Krav Maga
In this free video clip learn how to properly inflict elbow hits, knee strikes and groin kicks according to Krav Maga teachings for self defense training. Expert: Steve... more »
Curving knee kick
The curving knee kick or also known in Thai as “Kao Kowng” is used for attacking targets like thigh, floating ribs, hips, and the side of the abdomen. In this move, the used knee is raised higher above the target level. It will be brought down and round like a curving motion before impacting... more »
Doing a knee strike in Sambo
Learn how to combine knee strikes and throws with expert tips in this free training video on doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Flying knee
A flying knee (known as hanuman thayarn in Muay Thai, and sometimes called a jumping knee) is a knee strike very similar to a front knee, except that it is performed in stand-up fighting by jumping, and often by rushing towards the opponent. A more reckless application of the flying knee strike can be... more »
Horizontal knee kick
The horizontal knee kick (kao tad in Thai) is used for targets like ribcage and trunk. The move requires the boxer to grasp and pull one side of his opponent’s neck with one fist and raise the knee to the level of the aiming target and thrust it sideways to hit the target. The... more »
How to defend against a one two knee kick combo
Learn how to use the Kyokushin defense against a one two knee kick combo in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
How to do a knee strike in Kyokushin Karate
Learn how to attack an opponent with a knee strike in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
Knee bomb
Knee bomb, (“Kow Yown” in Thai, “knee throw”) is a Muay Thai technique. It is used for attacking the abdomen and the solar plexus area. The boxer will raise his knee and thrust it forward to hit against the target in a sliding motion. The difference from other knee kicks is that you don’t... more »
Knee slap
The knee slap (kow tob in Thai) is used for targets like trunk and the ribcage. The focus of the move is that you grasp and pull down the neck of your opponent with your both arms while raising the knee upward to the level of the aimed target before using the inner of... more »
Krav Maga for women: using knees in self-defense
Knee Kick Training as a Basic Self Defense Move will help you develop the most powerful self defense weapon in the human arsenal. Learn how to use knees to attack in this free women’s self defense video. Expert: Steve... more »
Muay Thai Boran Chaya fight demonstration
Muay Boran (lit. “ancient boxing”) is an umbrella term for the unarmed martial arts of Thailand prior to the introduction of modern equipment and rules. It is the ancestor of modern Muay Thai. The word muay which means boxing comes from the Sanskrit term mavya, while boran or boraan means ancient in Thai. The... more »
Silat – Sinking Python
Sinking Python is a a Silat fighting technique featured on the TV show “Human Weapon”. It’s basically a knee strike from an armlock that ends with a throw and a control on the... more »
Step-up knee kick
The step-up knee kick (Kao Yiep in Thai) is a Muay Thai move where the boxer is required to step with one foot on the opponent’s thigh. Then raise his body up using the thigh as the base then thrust the other knee forward hitting the targets like solar plexus, chin or face. To... more »
Straight knee strike
The straight knee (also known as a front knee) is a typical knee strike, and involves thrusting the front of the knee into the head or body of an opponent. The straight knee can be applied from a stand-up position both when the combatants are separated, or when they are clinching. A particularly effective... more »