Develop REAL POWER In Your LEAD LEG Kicks | Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

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  • Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
  • Today I give you some tips on how to develop real, KO power, in your lead leg kicks. As always it takes practice and time but trust me these drills work. The lead leg is an underutilized part of a lot of MMA strategies and with training you can stand out amongst your training partners and those you compete against! Thanks for watching and please hit that subscribe button!
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  • @BoskoBuha99
    @BoskoBuha99 4 роки тому +1236

    If Wonderboy was a dog he would be a Golden Retreiver.

    • @edgarguzman8888
      @edgarguzman8888 4 роки тому +14

      He is like the De la Hoya of MMA, does not look like a fighter but def is

    • @corzzthecasual
      @corzzthecasual 4 роки тому +93

      He wouldnt be Wonderboy...he'd be Goodboy

    • @surfingtothestars
      @surfingtothestars 4 роки тому +10

      Marshall Rogan???

    • @EvilRidingHood
      @EvilRidingHood 4 роки тому +11

      He literally LOOKS like a golden retriever 😆

    • @SahilRana-bo4hh
      @SahilRana-bo4hh 4 роки тому +1

      @julio1c1saga 🤣😂u totally destroyed this dude 😁
      Good job

  • @vibe808
    @vibe808 4 роки тому +641

    This guy is a good representation of how a fighter should act. Wonderboy

    • @round5fit163
      @round5fit163 4 роки тому +3

      Wonderboy is the man!

    • @dromin.official2558
      @dromin.official2558 4 роки тому +8

      @@adriandunlay7262 he would break your face

    • @a.k4073
      @a.k4073 4 роки тому +5

      Adrian D u won’t say it in his face

    • @qura4607
      @qura4607 4 роки тому

      @@adriandunlay7262 salty

    • @ededdison8965
      @ededdison8965 4 роки тому +1

      @@adriandunlay7262 he is nerdy. but SSI's comment wasn't about Wonderboy's name. Thompson carries himself like a consummate professional and is a great ambassador for martial arts.

  • @jdh6210
    @jdh6210 4 роки тому +236

    Wonderboy’s genuine nature is what makes him one of the best in the world. His hard work and honesty with himself is what really stands out to me

    • @drzedd5212
      @drzedd5212 4 роки тому +5

      J. D. Hernandez exactly even in interviews after fights whether he wins or loses he’s completely honest whereas other fighters always have to tune what they say to make them look good

  • @valentinr4752
    @valentinr4752 4 роки тому +497

    I began my martial arts journey with karate when I was young and then switched to kick boxing and muay Thai. I lost my leg dexterity even though I developed more power. Wonderboy's videos motivate me to work to get that style back

    • @ishansaha24
      @ishansaha24 4 роки тому +20

      Wonderboy and conor are the only two guys in top league mma who found success with the karate stance

    • @2010narutovssasuke
      @2010narutovssasuke 4 роки тому +91

      @@ishansaha24 Machida? Cejudo started to adopt that stance as well.

    • @MetricSun
      @MetricSun 4 роки тому +9

      Valentin Rain find your mix of the two and perfect it

    • @jitsroller
      @jitsroller 4 роки тому

      Me too.

    • @jitsroller
      @jitsroller 4 роки тому +7

      @@ishansaha24 Machida, Shane Mosley off top of my head.

  • @zhz6239
    @zhz6239 4 роки тому +94

    Damn, it's such a pleasure to watch wonderboy kick. It's like he's playing an instrument.

  • @nazzhk6268
    @nazzhk6268 4 роки тому +121

    Bro you're so positive that every time i feel depressed i watch your videos and i swear it fixes my mood and makes me happy again , much love and appreciation Stephen you're the best 🥊🥋

    • @nateborden3260
      @nateborden3260 3 роки тому +1

      I feel like you just need better friends..

    • @bedp
      @bedp 11 місяців тому +1

      @@nateborden3260 Thank god you told him. Now he can have many good friends and be happy. Depression cured.

  • @Bifl3r
    @Bifl3r 4 роки тому +57

    The precision I've learned from karate is unmatched by the strength I got from kickboxing. It's so important to be precise and have the right technique. The snapping of the knee is something I feel every striker needs to learn.

    • @mattimakinen1966
      @mattimakinen1966 4 роки тому +4

      I transitioned from taekwondo to kickboxing and I feel the exact same way!

  • @ryanramsahai4637
    @ryanramsahai4637 4 роки тому +55

    Such a master. Saw a comment saying it's like he's playing an instrument. Couldn't agree more

  • @flamingjob2
    @flamingjob2 4 роки тому +29

    Damn coronavirus makes a couch potato like me love Wonderboy even more .The best coach on UA-cam for mma

  • @kalebarnold8935
    @kalebarnold8935 4 роки тому +120

    I respect you more than anyone...I remember seeing you work with my brother for his blackbelt over 20 years ago in SC....good for you! Maste at your craft! Thank you for all your help amazing info!

  • @SenseiSeth
    @SenseiSeth 4 роки тому +19

    Also, love the isolated movement drills. SNAP 😂👏

  • @ushalweerathunga7081
    @ushalweerathunga7081 4 роки тому +16

    This guy is not wonderboy anymore. He's WONDERMAN now.

  • @markyz6997
    @markyz6997 4 роки тому +29

    THE LEG MOSSCLE

  • @tomurwin2787
    @tomurwin2787 4 роки тому +78

    7:35 I'm not really hitting it hard thWAAAAPPPPPPP

    • @stubley3432
      @stubley3432 4 роки тому +5

      Moon自殺 being a bodybuilder can mean you have mad muscle imbalance from the perspective of a fighter

    • @Phospion
      @Phospion 3 роки тому +3

      @Moon自殺 yea bodybuilding doesnt mean anything in the scope of fighting

  • @mattgarr57
    @mattgarr57 Рік тому +1

    I am 65. I took kick boxing for a while back in the mid 90's. Stephen makes me want to take it again.

  • @kiltrofilms
    @kiltrofilms 4 роки тому +26

    this is like the opposite of bass rutten style, and works just fine for skinny ppl like me who have mor DEX points than STRG points. thank you man, thx to people like you and horiguchi i was encouraged to fight amateur kickboxing

    • @MrDeathbydying
      @MrDeathbydying 4 роки тому +3

      DEX builds represent

    • @shazamsakazaki
      @shazamsakazaki 4 роки тому +4

      Bas is also a Karate guy, but his school (Kyokushin Karate) is more about brute force.
      I also was impressed by Kyoji Horiguchi. His speed was beast. Imagine throwing a mawashi geri while circling around. And the guy always keeps himself busy moving in all direction. If Machida is the representative of the traditional "Go no Sen" approach (waiting for the opponent's attack to counter) and Wonderboy is the representative of a more Westernize "Go no Sen" approach, Horiguchi is definitely that "Sen no Sen" guy (attacking before the opponent begins)

    • @MrRazmut
      @MrRazmut 4 роки тому +1

      @@shazamsakazaki kyokushin guys throw their lead leg up without telegraphing as well. Bas is just a tank of a man, I think that's why his style was like that

    • @shazamsakazaki
      @shazamsakazaki 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrRazmut It's not like I'm saying Kyokushin guys telegraph when throwing lead leg kicks. On the contrary they can throw a kick even in close distance where people expect exchange of punches and don't think a kick is possible, and that's great about them. I just comment about why Bas style is different than Thompson.

    • @govou3000
      @govou3000 4 роки тому

      @@shazamsakazaki Rumble has a nasty lead kick too and he was able to throw it in a tight space against DC

  • @omarthegreat4332
    @omarthegreat4332 4 роки тому +1

    Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Practitioner since i was 14. 28 now and love the Bushido life. Wonderboy is my fav guy to watch in MMA. Much love and respect to him. Hope to have a Convo with the man one day!

  • @redsnflr
    @redsnflr Рік тому +1

    6:21 A quick lead-leg high kick with no step or telegraph is one of the most beautiful techniques

  • @M-a-k-o
    @M-a-k-o 4 роки тому +1

    At an amazing #5 in the welterweight devision Wonderboy is a refreshingly humble and down to earth bloke. Probably one of the nicest killers around.

  • @elvino4990
    @elvino4990 4 роки тому +4

    This is who I trust to get MMA technique from, a proven A1 Fighter.

  • @chandansingh9795
    @chandansingh9795 4 роки тому

    This guy is so natural and nothing is fabricated about him. Wonderful is a justified title for such a wonderful person

  • @sebastiancubillos5962
    @sebastiancubillos5962 4 роки тому +2

    I never knew Wonder Boy was so chill. You can tell he's not being phony either.

  • @gregoireboily3355
    @gregoireboily3355 4 роки тому +1

    Love it, Thank God for my man Stephen!!!

  • @alternalife3920
    @alternalife3920 2 роки тому

    Wonderboy is Amazing. I feel Martial Artists like this are a dying breed these days . Plenty of Fighters out there but Wonderboy is a true classic Martial Arts and a badass Fighter .

  • @corochena
    @corochena 2 роки тому +1

    This man is so likeable, so lucky are his students

  • @NobeiMedia
    @NobeiMedia 4 роки тому +4

    I've just started watching this channel. I was already a fan of the way it seems you carry yourself in and outside of the ring. You've done such a great job with these videos. Thanks Stephen for the motivation to get up and train when I needed it. Cheers

  • @mob5613
    @mob5613 4 роки тому

    These videos are awesome. Thanks for putting in the work day after day !

  • @rafeenud-doula2032
    @rafeenud-doula2032 4 роки тому

    Dude, you are literally the best. Always looking forward to the next video!

  • @kpitman1990
    @kpitman1990 2 роки тому

    There is a ton of good advice in this video. Thanks Wonderboy for being open and sharing your training!

  • @WlSD0M
    @WlSD0M 4 роки тому +8

    Yo!! Wonderboy!! How did I miss this vid?? I’ve been looking for something just like this for soooo long. Dennis Siver had an amazing lead leg head kick without any set up and I couldn’t find anything on UA-cam to help me learn it lol. Thanks for this info!!

  • @russfong5555
    @russfong5555 2 роки тому

    Love your training insights! Thank you Stephen.

  • @riccardotonellotto4093
    @riccardotonellotto4093 4 роки тому

    I've been looking into ways to improve my kicks for quite some time! With all the free time I have now I will finally be able to improve! Thank you!

  • @manishrathore2486
    @manishrathore2486 4 роки тому +1

    love your tips

  • @BoyBlessing
    @BoyBlessing 4 роки тому +1

    I’m about to do these exercises every other day. I’ll come back here and update you guys on my progress weekly.

  • @evanchen388
    @evanchen388 4 роки тому +1

    His technique is so solid, great lookin athletic build too. So much insight and information to digest

  • @NotoriousNickMMA
    @NotoriousNickMMA 4 роки тому +6

    I’ve always wondered how to stretch the hips to get my legs in the air like you. Thank you Thompson. Found my new favorite stretch

  • @kennade7892
    @kennade7892 4 роки тому +1

    I appreciate this alot. Been wanting to improve at my taekwondo but always found my hip strength was one of my disadvantages. It meant i couldnt throw turning kicks or hook kicks very well. This will help me increase that strength to improve. Wonderboy the goat.

  • @ravindudias4528
    @ravindudias4528 4 роки тому

    Bro your stepping/shuffling guide video and conditioning guide improved my sparring level by 3 folds :) Definitely adding this one to my routine. Wish you all the best!

  • @UnleashedTraining101
    @UnleashedTraining101 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. The lead leg is my favourite weapon these days. Originally just for the side kick, but I've been working on a good roundhouse and a sliding axe kick off the lead leg.

  • @igorcarvalho2557
    @igorcarvalho2557 3 роки тому

    Man, I subscribed to this channel earlier today, and I simply can't stop watching! A TON of useful information and entertaining. Thank you very much, Wonderboy!

  • @justinwallace269
    @justinwallace269 3 роки тому

    Love these vids, man! I've always been an instinctive lead leg kicker so this all solid gold to me.

  • @timabouttown3865
    @timabouttown3865 4 роки тому

    Once again Wonderboy comes through with the goods! With his help after forced isoloation my kicks will be on point. My aim is to better when I return to the gym once it opens.

  • @MsHaiducu
    @MsHaiducu 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Sensei! Would love to see one for the back leg and how to build strength for power kicks. A humble student from across the world bows!

  • @everythingbodyweight7012
    @everythingbodyweight7012 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the brilliant,fantastic tips as always,very useful,helpful & effective,absolutely love them.

  • @luigilongo6947
    @luigilongo6947 4 роки тому

    I was just looking for excercise to strenghten the hips...i love you stephen, these are fire

  • @rylewmma553
    @rylewmma553 4 роки тому +1

    "Wonder boy" always be bringing that fresh perspective.

  • @lisetteeliseparis7070
    @lisetteeliseparis7070 4 роки тому

    Thank you WonderBoy!

  • @kravmagacaveira
    @kravmagacaveira 4 роки тому +30

    Great video bro

    • @nathelm8693
      @nathelm8693 3 роки тому

      Thanks, I put a lot of work into it!

    • @ghostwolf5586
      @ghostwolf5586 2 роки тому

      So cool to see a comment from Mestre Gimenez on a WB video. Really unexpected

  • @yellowjoe.2000
    @yellowjoe.2000 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Wonder boy. the king of Front leg round kicks, hook kicks and side kicks is Bill Super Foot Wallace!

  • @eliaszoghby2586
    @eliaszoghby2586 4 роки тому

    Man So much knowledge for free . Appreciate what u are doing and helping all of us to better ourselves , we will meet one day ...

  • @zoran9977
    @zoran9977 2 роки тому

    Great demonstration. At one point I was wandering whether karate is useful at all in a fight, but you and Machida had removed all the doubt and karate techniques are so much more aesthetic than other striking martial arts. Nice example of this are these lead leg kicks. Thanks for the content you are making. Much appreciated.

  • @adamshonesy
    @adamshonesy 4 роки тому

    I love these videos!! Thank you for your help

  • @jackofnone9439
    @jackofnone9439 4 роки тому +2

    Been involved in the martial arts for 42 years...gave private lessons when I was...well, a long time ago...and I still learn something from every one of your videos...rock on Wonder Boy!!! This is a little like superfood bill Wallace stuff...love it Bro!!! subbed!!!

  • @nickbrummer
    @nickbrummer 4 роки тому +1

    Great stuff. These are some of the exact same things my master drilled into me and that I've been drilling into my students for the last 20+ years. I have a lot of great drills for hip control, endurance and strengthening. Nice breakdown and emphasis on correct form first. This proper form isn't just important for the speed and power of the kick but also the health of the hip and knee.
    The sheer lack of kicking form that exists overarchingly in MMA drives me crazy. It is something that has really set you apart from the crowd and something that has gotten me interested again in watching the sport.

  • @daviddoenges6200
    @daviddoenges6200 2 роки тому

    I always knew you were great at stand up, but now I’m realizing you’re hilarious.
    Being that I’m just getting into kickboxing, these videos are a massive training tool. Thank you very much!

  • @killabee-2384
    @killabee-2384 4 роки тому

    You’re making such great content Stephen keep up the great work bud!

  • @laurencewade9523
    @laurencewade9523 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much Wonderboy for those tips. I've doing Martial arts for 27 years. Everything you give for information is so vital for me. Thank you for being there too Sweet T! Papa Wonderman also! I love you guys! Keep on kicking!

  • @saibalbiswas3706
    @saibalbiswas3706 4 роки тому

    Big fan Wonder boy, thanks for these invaluable learnings.

  • @robertocapocchi8379
    @robertocapocchi8379 4 роки тому

    Thanks for these videos, man.

  • @PsGamer-fz8uw
    @PsGamer-fz8uw 4 роки тому

    Just subscribed. Excellent advice and incorporating this style into my training. Thanks Stephen and all the best!

  • @codyoliver4877
    @codyoliver4877 4 роки тому

    This is exactly what I needed in my arsenal! Thanks Wonder boy! 💪🏻👍🏼

  • @kratzc9570
    @kratzc9570 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the knowledge

  • @iamLODD
    @iamLODD 4 роки тому

    I appreciate all of your videos sir, thank you.

  • @Man-iy9jk
    @Man-iy9jk 4 роки тому

    Amazing sauce as always!!! Now the Tornado kick Wonderboy. WE ARE READY!!!

  • @MichaelRickicki
    @MichaelRickicki 2 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @Brandon-gw4ed
    @Brandon-gw4ed 4 роки тому

    Wonderboy chill as hell. Thanks for your instructions, man

  • @ng-hf3dr
    @ng-hf3dr 4 роки тому

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @deangoddard821
    @deangoddard821 4 роки тому

    You are such a likeable guy and enthusiastic! To be like that when you’re nails is amazing. Thank you from the UK 😎👍

  • @w4rf4c39
    @w4rf4c39 3 роки тому

    Sharing the gosh darn gold with us. Thank YOU 🙏

  • @juanrivas1110
    @juanrivas1110 2 роки тому

    Stephen you’re the man bro

  • @justinhamaguchi8262
    @justinhamaguchi8262 3 роки тому

    Great tips! Thank you gonna try these next time I practice

  • @hamzamuhammad612
    @hamzamuhammad612 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this great explanation I'm trying to improve my kicks and you helped me thank you much love and respect to you 😘😘❤❤

  • @woodybear8298
    @woodybear8298 4 роки тому

    Stephen is the best. His videos are so helpful.

  • @samimkarimi5138
    @samimkarimi5138 3 роки тому

    Bro the best MMA channel in the game!! Keep up the good the work Mr NMF

  • @saabirmohamed3046
    @saabirmohamed3046 4 роки тому

    glad somebody explained this 🙏

  • @Jack-xv9xp
    @Jack-xv9xp 4 роки тому +1

    Yo these videos are really helpful

  • @MrSHUEYB
    @MrSHUEYB 4 роки тому

    Amazing stuff Wonderboy, I am a real fan!! Have loved kickboxing since the K1 Days. Amazing having a father as coach. I have trained in the art 15 yrs, love every day of training. Thank you sir for the videos very helpful, you will be LEGENDARY keep it up OSU!

  • @husseinjmakshofi2697
    @husseinjmakshofi2697 2 роки тому

    This is excellent knowledge with in depth breakdowns.

  • @unitech23
    @unitech23 4 роки тому

    Thank you Sensei Thompson!!!

  • @blackenskatography9928
    @blackenskatography9928 4 роки тому +1

    this drills work will help my JKD as well, as JKD involve with a lot of LEAD LEG Kicks in all direction, thanks Wonderboy's!!!

  • @itshafix1272
    @itshafix1272 3 роки тому

    This channel is a Gem

  • @anishsoni6559
    @anishsoni6559 4 роки тому

    I'm searching for this for a long time...
    Thanks man

  • @ImpactMMAFitness
    @ImpactMMAFitness 2 роки тому

    I was super lucky to learn the LEAD LEG Hook-Round-Side kick from Bill "Superfoot" Wallace in 1975 & 1976 when I was in the US Navy and stationed outside Memphis, TN (Elvis' Tennessee Karate school!). This video is AWESOME - this is the "ADVANCED SUPERFOOT LEAD LEG" Kicks!

  • @MeettheMaker
    @MeettheMaker 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for all the great content! You are such a role model! And as a muay thai guy...the chambered kicks are so damn fast..

  • @Eirik_Duke138
    @Eirik_Duke138 4 роки тому

    So Good!!!
    Thank you Sensei

  • @garretmurphy4544
    @garretmurphy4544 2 роки тому

    You are really an amazing fighter but also a fantastic teacher!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @kavigosai8552
    @kavigosai8552 4 роки тому

    wow, well produced, entertaining and informative, way to go Wonderboy

  • @davidrivas6412
    @davidrivas6412 3 роки тому +1

    NMF !!!!! Gotta love this guy

  • @MasterYodaaa
    @MasterYodaaa 3 роки тому

    Absolute gold

  • @TMan-sq1wh
    @TMan-sq1wh 4 роки тому

    Great vid on strengthening and kicking techniques. ....will be doing these during the lock down👍. Thks 🙏. From UK

  • @eljiaszarambayec2699
    @eljiaszarambayec2699 4 роки тому

    thank you for the tips sir.

  • @finhyland4270
    @finhyland4270 4 роки тому

    Great video,great tips.

  • @sheffcoleman3518
    @sheffcoleman3518 Рік тому

    I’m 45 and still practice my taekwondo and kickboxing at the gym with the 20yr olds. Stretching is everything in kicks, then muscle it out. Awesome video. Toughest I’ve done at a visit to an American Muy Thai academy was a half hour of squat kicks against the heavy bag. Front squat side squat round squat switch leg repeat and one. Then they finally allowed me to spar with them. My legs were rubber bands for two days. Now it is a regular work out. Awesome content.

  • @anamericanentrepreneur
    @anamericanentrepreneur 2 роки тому

    Great tips!

  • @jasonpolk3491
    @jasonpolk3491 4 роки тому

    Dangerous and hilarious, thank you!!

  • @WindsorHornIII
    @WindsorHornIII 4 роки тому

    great tips as always, tough I like making that step especially when throwing body kicks, its a nice setup for overhand if the opponent lowers his hands to catch it

  • @albertomarroquin1982
    @albertomarroquin1982 4 роки тому

    Legit, appreciated tips.

  • @memedaddyz
    @memedaddyz 4 роки тому

    thanks - amazing!

  • @derekvandenburg6689
    @derekvandenburg6689 4 роки тому

    This is great stuff
    Building the basics. Nice and simple.

  • @Trang-xq9fn
    @Trang-xq9fn 2 роки тому

    This is great for helping me improve my kicking speed.