Krav Maga Front Kick
Quick Information
Category
Combat Sports
Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment
None, Focus Mitts, Kick Shield
Primary muscle group
Gluteals, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors
Secondary muscle groups
Rectus Abdominis, Gastrocnemius
Movement pattern
Linear Lower Limb Strike
Training goal
Skill Acquisition
Sport
Krav Maga, Self-Defence, Tactical, MMA
Overview
Purpose. Create distance from an aggressor and interrupt their forward movement with a powerful linear kick.
How it fits the system. The distance-creating technique of the krav maga material in the Combat Sports section. Related work in the library: Muay Thai Teep and Krav Maga Groin Kick.
Primary muscles
Gluteals, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors
Secondary muscles
Rectus Abdominis, Gastrocnemius
Movement pattern
Linear Lower Limb Strike
Equipment
None, Focus Mitts, Kick Shield
Difficulty
Beginner
How to Perform
- Bring the knee up towards the chest with the hands staying high.
- Drive the hips forward and extend the leg into the abdomen or hip, striking with the ball of the foot or the heel.
- Push the attacker away rather than simply touching them.
- Retract the leg immediately, reset the base and either strike again or disengage.
Coaching Cues
- “Knee up, then drive the hips through.”
- “Push them off you.”
- “Bring the leg straight back.”
Common Mistakes
- Kicking with a straight leg swung from the floor, which is slow and weak.
- Leaving the leg out where it can be caught.
Progressions & Regressions
Progressions
Add it from unprepared positions, then while retreating, then under partner pressure.
Regressions
Practise on a kick shield with a partner braced against a wall.
When to Use It
When to use
Self-defence technique blocks and stress-inoculation drills.
When not to use
Any joint injury that prevents controlled striking, and always with a competent partner and protective equipment.
Programming
3–5 sets of 10–20 repetitions per side, then 2–3 rounds under pressure with a partner.
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