A month ago I posted information about one of my favorite kicks, the spinning back kick. While seldom seen to great effect in MMA, other than with such fighters like Anderson Silva, George St Pierre, and Cung Le, the kick is rarely seen because most fighters do not throw it properly, or at the right time. When executed properly, it can be a devastating kick and a fight closer.
As I spoke about in the previous post regarding the technique, the three keys to pulling the kick off are:
1) Swift Rotation. A slow rotation will telegraph the kick far too much. The kick cannot help but be telegraphed due to the spin. However, you can reduce the amount of telegraphing by practicing swift rotation.
2) Proper extension. As stated, the kick has a strong telegraph to it, and the opponent will most likely back up. As a result, do not shorten the kick. Extend the kick out as far as possible and gain every possible inch with your leg.
3) Do not lead with the technique. Do not simply throw the spinning back kick. Rather jab (kizami) then throw it, or preempt the technique with someone else. My favorite is a jab, then throw the kick...but there are other very good combinations to be created.
The following is a video of me landing the kick, and I assure you I have landed more than once on many an opponent. If practiced, such techniques can all be done effectively using some common sense, and a little sense of adventure.
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