This Dtai Kao tutorial will help you learn the kidney knee kick. In Thai, the kidney knee kick is called Dtai Kao. “Dtai” stands for kidney and “Kao” for knee. The instructional animations and videos explain how this technique works. If you are interested in learning other Thai boxing techniques, go to Muay Thai Main and choose an instruction.
Description: Kidney Knee Kick – Muay Thai
Step forward with your left leg and lift your right knee.
The lower foot should always point down or back. Lift the knee sideways.
Kick forward with the knee and extend your hip at the same time.
“Lean into your opponent’s waist” (see illustration above).
Pull back the leg with your hips and place the kicking leg back on the floor.
Trainer Advice: Kidney Knee Kick – Muay Thai
The Dtai Kao is technically similar to the roundhouse kick.
Knee kicks usually shorten the distance to your opponent, which is why you always have to be prepared for follow-up techniques afterwards.
Related Instructions: Kidney Knee Kick – Muay Thai
– Muay Thai Fighting Stance
– Straight Knee Kick – Dtae Kao
– Jumping Knee Kick – Kao Loy – Lit: Knee Jump
– Side Kick – Learn the Muay Thai Side Kick
Videos: Kidney Knee Kick – Muay Thai
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