Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Low kicks are one of the most important weapons in striking — but not all low kicks are the same.
In this video, European K-1 champion and renowned Japanese coach Tai Terada breaks down the key differences between Japanese style kickboxing, Dutch/European kickboxing and Muay Thai low kicks, explaining how each style approaches:
• range and distance management
• short vs long range low kicks
• timing and rhythm breaking
• fight IQ and combination building
• how to use the modern Japanese short-range low kick
The video finishes with a progressive, fight IQ-driven combination, showing how to effectively integrate the Japanese low kick into real sparring or fighting situations.
About Tai Terada
Tai Terada is a European K-1 champion and one of the leading coaches bringing authentic Japanese kickboxing methodology to Europe.
Born and raised in Japan, Terada developed his striking through Kyokushin Karate before transitioning into kickboxing, later moving to the Netherlands to train with elite Dutch fighters and becoming a European K-1 champion.
He regularly trains and works alongside:
• Takumi Terada – K-1 World Champion
• Yuki Yoza – ONE Championship striking star
• Masakazu Watanabe – Vasileus Gym coach
MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Tai Terada is the founder and head coach of MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven, a brand new gym bringing the “Japanese New Wave” of kickboxing to the Netherlands.
The gym is built around:
• respect, discipline and progression
• technical precision and structured learning
• Kyokushin toughness combined with Dutch efficiency
• strong focus on range mastery and timing
MAJI officially opened in 2026 and offers structured classes for all levels, from beginners to fighters, with a clear emphasis on technical development and intelligent striking systems.
📍 MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Ruysdaelbaan 9C, Eindhoven, Netherlands
🌐 Website: www.themaji.nl
📧 Email: info@themaji.nl
📱 Instagram: @themaji_official
Train With Tai Terada
🥊 Study Tai Terada’s full systems in depth:
👉 Tai Terada Japanese Kickboxing Instructional warriorcollective.co.uk
His full-length instructional's expand on:
• Japanese Kickboxing techniques
• fight IQ and timing
• combination building
• modern K-1 style tactics
Why This Matters
Modern striking is evolving — and Japanese kickboxing is playing a huge role.
By understanding the differences between:
Japanese precision and rhythm
Dutch pressure and volume
Muay Thai balance and power
you can develop a more complete, adaptable striking game.
🥊 Subscribe to Warrior Collective for elite tutorials in:
• Muay Thai
• Kickboxing
• Boxing
• MMA
#kickboxing #muaythai #japanesekickboxing #dutchkickboxing #warriorcollective
Low kicks are one of the most important weapons in striking — but not all low kicks are the same.
In this video, European K-1 champion and renowned Japanese coach Tai Terada breaks down the key differences between Japanese style kickboxing, Dutch/European kickboxing and Muay Thai low kicks, explaining how each style approaches:
• range and distance management
• short vs long range low kicks
• timing and rhythm breaking
• fight IQ and combination building
• how to use the modern Japanese short-range low kick
The video finishes with a progressive, fight IQ-driven combination, showing how to effectively integrate the Japanese low kick into real sparring or fighting situations.
About Tai Terada
Tai Terada is a European K-1 champion and one of the leading coaches bringing authentic Japanese kickboxing methodology to Europe.
Born and raised in Japan, Terada developed his striking through Kyokushin Karate before transitioning into kickboxing, later moving to the Netherlands to train with elite Dutch fighters and becoming a European K-1 champion.
He regularly trains and works alongside:
• Takumi Terada – K-1 World Champion
• Yuki Yoza – ONE Championship striking star
• Masakazu Watanabe – Vasileus Gym coach
MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Tai Terada is the founder and head coach of MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven, a brand new gym bringing the “Japanese New Wave” of kickboxing to the Netherlands.
The gym is built around:
• respect, discipline and progression
• technical precision and structured learning
• Kyokushin toughness combined with Dutch efficiency
• strong focus on range mastery and timing
MAJI officially opened in 2026 and offers structured classes for all levels, from beginners to fighters, with a clear emphasis on technical development and intelligent striking systems.
📍 MAJI – Japanese Kickboxing Eindhoven
Ruysdaelbaan 9C, Eindhoven, Netherlands
🌐 Website: www.themaji.nl
📧 Email: info@themaji.nl
📱 Instagram: @themaji_official
Train With Tai Terada
🥊 Study Tai Terada’s full systems in depth:
👉 Tai Terada Japanese Kickboxing Instructional warriorcollective.co.uk
His full-length instructional's expand on:
• Japanese Kickboxing techniques
• fight IQ and timing
• combination building
• modern K-1 style tactics
Why This Matters
Modern striking is evolving — and Japanese kickboxing is playing a huge role.
By understanding the differences between:
Japanese precision and rhythm
Dutch pressure and volume
Muay Thai balance and power
you can develop a more complete, adaptable striking game.
🥊 Subscribe to Warrior Collective for elite tutorials in:
• Muay Thai
• Kickboxing
• Boxing
• MMA
#kickboxing #muaythai #japanesekickboxing #dutchkickboxing #warriorcollective
