Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The calf kick has become one of the most effective weapons in modern striking — and Muay Thai fighters are increasingly adapting it into their arsenal.
Here, renowned Muay Thai coach Kevin Harper demonstrates different variations of the calf kick that are currently trending in modern striking, including setups and angles inspired by the success of many Japanese fighters.
Harper is a multiple-time Muay Thai world champion and the head coach of Majestic Gym in Wigan, a respected gym that has produced numerous successful fighters and competitors on the UK Muay Thai scene.
Joining him in the demonstration is Josh Hill, one of the UK’s leading Muay Thai competitors. Hill has competed internationally with over 50 fights and has captured titles including the ISKA Muay Thai World Championship, WMO World Title and WBC Muay Thai International Title, establishing himself as one of Britain’s top fighters.
In this video you’ll learn:
• modern calf kick variations used in today’s fights
• how to attack the opponent’s base and disrupt balance
• setups that make calf kicks harder to defend
• ways to integrate the calf kick into your Muay Thai game
These concepts are especially useful for fighters looking to incorporate modern kickboxing and MMA trends into traditional Muay Thai striking systems.
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The calf kick has become one of the most effective weapons in modern striking — and Muay Thai fighters are increasingly adapting it into their arsenal.
Here, renowned Muay Thai coach Kevin Harper demonstrates different variations of the calf kick that are currently trending in modern striking, including setups and angles inspired by the success of many Japanese fighters.
Harper is a multiple-time Muay Thai world champion and the head coach of Majestic Gym in Wigan, a respected gym that has produced numerous successful fighters and competitors on the UK Muay Thai scene.
Joining him in the demonstration is Josh Hill, one of the UK’s leading Muay Thai competitors. Hill has competed internationally with over 50 fights and has captured titles including the ISKA Muay Thai World Championship, WMO World Title and WBC Muay Thai International Title, establishing himself as one of Britain’s top fighters.
In this video you’ll learn:
• modern calf kick variations used in today’s fights
• how to attack the opponent’s base and disrupt balance
• setups that make calf kicks harder to defend
• ways to integrate the calf kick into your Muay Thai game
These concepts are especially useful for fighters looking to incorporate modern kickboxing and MMA trends into traditional Muay Thai striking systems.
🥊 Train with world-class fighters and coaches: warriorcollective.co.uk
Subscribe to Warrior Collective for Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing and MMA tutorials from elite fighters and coaches around the world.
#muaythai #muaythaitraining #lowkick #kickboxing #warriorcollective
