The GOAT Leg Kicker With 78 KO's Explained - Rob Kaman Breakdown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2022
- They called him Mr. Low Kick, and for good reason. Multi weight champion Rob Kaman was so great at destroying his opponent’s legs that he actually beat Ernesto Hoost at his own game. Throughout his career, Kaman would stack up an impressive 98-win record, 78 of them by knockout. What truly set Kaman apart was his ability to use his expert footwork to set up devastating kicks. He toppled multiple opponents with these unique tactics, connecting with incredible consistency and accuracy.
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R.I.P. Rob Kaman 5-6-1960-31-3-2024 You will never ever be forgotten , the Legend will go on
Dang, what happened to him? 60 is still young for today's standards
@@geovaniraffaelli4508A career in kickboxing isn't great for your health
R.I.P. Rob Kaman 31-3-2024. Much too young and one of the greatest legends in history of kickboxing and Muay Thai
R.I.P. 🙏 Rob Kaman!
One thing I'd love to see in these breakdowns is a bit of a look at how others beat the person being analyzed. These videos are very good, don't get me wrong, better than anything I could put together, but showing how others beat the subjects of your breakdowns would add another dimension.
That would be really interesting. Maybe it could be another video?
@@sheena1521 that would be great
Good idea
If hé got beat then hé had a off day.
Hi ! In general goats are beaten when they become old, so it is not because they face someone better, or because their skill become obsolete but only because they lose their condition.
(Sorry for my english).
Ali, anderson silva, foreman, fedor Emilianenko…
My main takeawar from this channel overall is how absolutly op is to be a switcher or at least have a good repertoir of stances.
Hagler and kaman
only if you can do it well... and that's really, REALLY difficult, if not impossible, to do for most people. It almost requires you to be ambidextrous, or nearly so.
Which is probably why it's so dangerous in fights: if it's super rare, then people can't prepare for it by training against others with the same ability.
@@harjutapa what specifically makes this impossible for most people to do?
@@evilseedsgrownaturally1588 hero worship. But in all seriousness, the amount of dedication, motivation, and discipline required to be like the greats is what separated them from the competition. These dudes lived and loved the things they did, and all that effort was rewarded by success
@@evilseedsgrownaturally1588 most people barely have the time or talent to perfect 1 stance and the associated footwork and defense to a level where you wont get your teeth kicked in by an good fighter, like basically any stance, footwork pattern, defensive pattern or whatever has so many small but impactful alterations and skill increases you can do or need to be aware of its insane, you could spend 3 years teaching a guy just how to jab if you really wanted to and youd make improvements every session, now imagine doing that for a whole other set of staces, even if they are mirrored in some cases the muscle memory, tactics and just overall understanding of the mechanics is different for each stance, all of which you need to relearn to that same level while retaining your other skill. Its just really not possible for 99.9% of people, and the risk far out weighs reward, the rewards are plentiful for sure, but the risk is that you are abysmally mediocre in all of your stances, not fluid between them at all, and you will lose pretty much every fight cause the guy your fighting is going to have a near perfect jab while you have 2 shit jabs that aren't effective and are essentially just gimmicks.(I say jab here as an easy visualization, but this works for any technique out of any stance)
Some people get away with it, but its 1 questionable if it's even worth t from the perspective of a lot of coaches, and 2 the only people that coaches will let do that are the day 1 talents who are also dedicated, cause again if they mess up, they are essentially worthless in the ring.
"Do you think Kaman was the best leg kicker of all time? If not, then Hoost."
Kaman for sure. He beat Hoost twice actually.
Kaman & Hawng Jang Lee "The King of Kicks" are both great kickers!
😂
@@liahfox5840 It actually gets interesting: Kaman lost to Rick Roufus and had one NC with him, but Rick Roufus lost to Hoost.
@@Tynamiitti That would only matter if Kaman hadn't fought Hoost. Kaman defeated Hoost twice so we don't have to speculate what would've or could've happened. It doesn't matter if Kaman lost to your grandma. He's still a better fighter than Hoost.
Trained with Robi for 20 years. No one like him. No one. Dude chops trees in half with those kicks.
Are you serious? Would you be interested in doing online training some of his techniques?
Frank - don’t be so gullible dude ! 🙄
@@serenityinside1 I trained in Amsterdam with many top trainers. It’s not that hard. I loved Amsterdam. I just spent more time in the club chasing girls then in the gym lol. I still want to learn more. I had to leave Amsterdam because of covid
You know that's impressive to out kick Hoost with leg kicks
Hoost was not nearly as experienced as he was later in his career becoming famous for his leg kicks.
@@kubiz8812 by their second fight, Hoost was considered one of the best 78-86kg fighters in the world (there is no standard for weight classes, 78-86 is usually MW or LHW depending on the org). Leading up to the second Kaman fight, Hoost had one of the best runs of his career: close dec vs Theriault (top 5 all time Full Contact rules fighter), W vs Ducros (European FC champ), W vs Dauvin (can), W vs Cikatic (DQ due to illegal shot off the break, Hoost KD'd Branko at the end of r3), W vs Simmons (at the time he was a top amateur competitor and would become WKA champ; WKA was still relevant at this point), Saiyok (can).
@@phank.s.4052 Still, he was not in his prime. That is why I said he was not nearly as experienced as he was later in his career. People say "oh Rob Kaman beat Hoost - the best leg kicker". But he was not that at that time. No disrespect to Rob Kaman here. I think he was awesome. But please take all things into consideration like being in prime or not and overall experience in the sport.
I think that Rob Kaman actually, was a bleuprint for hoost to become beter at leg kicks.
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He is the true Goat,had everything ,was one of the very first to go to Thailand and win. Style,timing,fight IQ and raw power.
What was his record in Thailand?
@@lexbogie1 112 fights,97 wins 77 ko,12 losses.
I think the majority of his fights were against Europeans but he did fight a decent amount of Thai fighters and they were all top notch 👍🏻
@@MrBigbadbob09 I Agree that he is the True Kickboxing G.O.A.T. He dominated Multiple Kickboxing Styles and Rules and was Technical Perfection. As far as him fighting Thai's it's Very Difficult to Fight a Lot of Thai's once you're above 154-55. Kaman fought most of his Career above 175, with a lot of fights above 200. Just due to Genetics there's not many Thai's that are top Fighters that Fight at those Weights.
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs did he go to Thailand and fight in places such as Lumpini?
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs Benny Urquidez did not - in any shape or form - "fight and best Thai" on their turf. He did this with the Japanese, but he did not do it with the Thais.
I don’t just think Kaman was the best leg kicker of all time. I also think he was the best kick-boxer of all time! No kick-boxer has ever combined quick footwork, precise counter striking, and brutal power like Kaman did, and his record is absolutely astonishing, even when compared to fighters such as Petrosyan and Aerts!
💯 👊
Ramon Dekkers??
@@igao3922 Ramon Dekkers (along with Ernesto Hoost) is my favourite kick-boxer. But that doesn’t mean I think he is objectively best. Kaman had a MUCH better record than Dekkers and fought tougher competition
This is why I love martial arts, the dude was conditioning his opponents to not acknowledge his kick/strike set ups by firing off of that pendulum step, constantly pressuring your opponent with a simple step once they realise this is how you are catching them, beautiful
When I started in 1985 with kickboxing, this was everybody’s example. He really did a lot for the sport in NL in a positive way, during a period where the sport had a bad name in the country. Kaman paved the way and many other great Dutch fighters were to follow, like Dekkers, Aerts en Hoost. Still think NL is producing the best fighters in the world. Did you know that Bruce Lee also had Dutch genes?
In one of his training vids. Rob suggests that a balance stance is best where his weight is 50/50 on front and back. This explains why he's able to do the pendulum well. And he can move forward backward circle with ease.
That natural KO power of that dude....
Impressive
I'd like to see a video breakdown of Dany Bill. He was a master of Muay Thai and well recognized by the Thai people as such.
The best Farang ever IMHO.
He was underated because of being black Thais are racist.
What a genius, what a wizard! I didn't know he was this crafty and creative. Thank you for this video!
What about taking a look at Kozo Takeda, and maybe comparing him with Hoost/Kaman in some side-by-side situational comparison per stance/position/initiative? Look at their tendencies and the way they used the leg kicks (ie. did they finish more often with leg kicks or did they set something up/shut something down, etc...)?
Seeing some comparative differences in fighters approaches to a given technique, might be a powerful way to show the variation/spectrum of that techniques utility and help illuminate some subtleties in style. You of course do some of this in your videos, but I mean running them parallel and comparing their timing/geometries with visual overlays perhaps, to produce some additional objectivity.
Regardless I thank you for these analyses, you've got a great eye and mind for them, and I feel your videos and books have helped me improve and I am grateful. Cheers.
The best to ever do it. True legend in the Netherlands!
Always hoped you would do a video on him. Great work!
Been waiting for you to do a video on him. One of my all time favorite kickboxers
These videos are all gems and appreciate the artists of that time.
Love it.
Rob Kaman was not only about lowkicks,he also was a very skilled (knock- out) puncher,,,boxer,,he had it all.
Thank you so much. Finding this guy is a blessing to me ! 😊
Beautiful breakdown fam 🙏✊ thanks for the upload
I like watching these breakdowns, this channel is great - thanks for posting
❤ your breakdowns of various fighters and their styles
Can you do a breakdown on Dany Bill?
I really love your channel, keep uploading these amazing videos
This video made me appreciate how much the sport has evolved. Today's fighters are compatively so much more precise, balanced and technical
Great video. There was another great kickboxer named "Bad" Brad Hefton. He lived close to where I grew up. Dominant heavy weight in the PKA. AN intimidating presence inside the ring. It would be great to see a video about him -- your work is incredible
Great breakdown and explanation bro, what a fascinating technique this guy has.
Great work man, another awesome video
So the quote "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." Is true
Yes indeed
Looks like he practiced more than 1 kick 10000 times.
Dude looks like he did 10k a week.
majority of dutch champions , do and did mostly fundamental stuff , just extremely well executed.
A proper analysis of the video thank god proper break down of the fighting style
Awesome breakdown of a brilliant fighter
Love your breakdowns 🧡
A living legend 🙏🏻
I don't know if he is the best but he is the best I have seen so far.
Can't name another artist that can move better and stand than him.
I like his rythm like he is dancing !
I love your content dude keep it up
Great work. Thank You very much.
Great vid! I was wondering if you could do some more breakdowns on fighters that use framing and guard manipulation as opposed to footwork as a form of defense.
hell yea i remember asking you to do a breakdown on Rob when you released the hoost video
Great video, great fighter.
Nice! I’m going to send this to Rob!
Thank you. Great analysis 🧐
THE GOOOOOAAAAAAAAT
Please do a Kaman Fight Breakdown
Brilliant analysis!
i was waiting for this one!! thaks man!! As a sanda pratitioner, Id like this aweson kind of analysis of Zabit Magomedsharipov or Muslim Salikhov, both multichampions in sanda and now in ufc. Cheers from Argentina, the land of niccolino locce, the most elusive boxer of all time...
What a joy to watch!
Incredible.
True artist right there.
What's so interesting about martial arts is the natural habits that you form, separate from anyone telling you. I played soccer when I was little so back when I was training martial arts I would stand in orthodox because I'm right handed. For whatever reason though, I had always preferred kicking the ball with my left leg. This being the case, despite me not knowing who Rob Kaman was at the time, I would naturally switch kick despite not ever being taught the maneuver because it would consistently catch opponent's off guard, and my preferred leg, (the left) was in front. It's been many years since I switched to southpaw to accommodate but it's just interesting how the mind solves problems like that on the fly. I learned what a switch kick was just because my instructor told me that I was doing them, rather than being taught by him which was really funny.
Wow ! I thought Ernesto Hoost was the best at low kick
One more thing about Rob Kaman, he's a really nice and humble guy.
Osu! 🥊
Holy MOLY this guy's a beast!!
Great video
I'm crying, this legend.
Can you please explain how Corey Sanders dominated Wladimir Klitschko in their first meeting. How was Corey Sanders able to smack around the world heavyweight champ and make him look like an amateur? The only viable explanation I've ever heard for it is from George Pogacich. I'd love to hear your take.
you mean Corrie Sanders. There's Corey who fought Tyson and it's another guy
@@trollmcclure1884 Yes Corrie
He got caught and hurt and never recovered it took his legs
Southpaw.
@@shandaman7243 Southpaw means nothing to a boxer as experienced as Wladimir Klitschko. In fact most boxers at that level can very easily fight and defend as southpaw or orthodox with ease. Corrie fighting as a southpaw means absolutely nothing. Good guess though!
Do you plan to do norton vs holmes that's one of my favorites regardless I love your videos
RIP, greatest kickboxer of all time
Yes, best low kicker and there's a lot of similarity, in his footwork, to Old School WTF Taekwondo.
He's unique because most Kickboxers and MMA fighters only use very simplistic footwork. Confuse the opponent, strike on the half beat...definitely sharing to Fighters Bargains page
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaw. This incredible. Thank you
Rob Kaman is the GOAT, not only for his low kicks!
R.I.P. Rob Kaman !!
That low leg kick or ankle kick look like it would be a devastating move in martial arts it would actually be hard to even pick it up and see it coming unlike a higher leg kick
For me he was the first fameus dutch leg kick specialist and lot of follow-up afther
Watching after his recent passing RIP Legrnd
Those sweeping leg kicks are so brutal.
As a Muay Thai practitioner myself, this dude is so slick!
IMO Rob was the best non-Thai leg kick specialist in the 90s I don't know the new fighters as much but Hoost could arguably be his equal in leg kicks. Great video
Prachtige tijd Rob lama ik herinner me zijn rode lange broek nog goed een legende werkelijk waar ❤️🙏
Rob kaman
Better than hoost white the leģ.but hoost a Legend also no doubt 4 time k1 Champion a king
"Sweep the leg"
Excellent
110% the best ever, this guy regularly broke peoples limbs..
Finally the video i wanted 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Everything flows from footwork.
Let's Fucking GOOOO!!!!! I've been asking about this one for years.
Finally!!! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would say best stance transition. That whole video was all about stance transition and position
LEGEND.
Wow I think Ernesto Hoost was the master of low kicks brilliant tactics
YO LOVE UR CONTENT KEEP IT UP
CAN YOU DO A CARLOS MONZON BREAKDOWN PLEASE
Planning on it.
@@TheModernMartialArtist that would be amazing, Monzon was a baaaad man.
A man how like Joe Louis could take the basics to a high a level
The funny thing is this is the exact thing I want to incorporate into my game. I’m heavy into footwork so I’ve always wanted to use multiple stances
Rob Kaman played football for Ajax Amsterdam. Jose Aldo also played football in Brazil. Both are known for colossal leg kicks - does the ability to kick a ball with a lot of force and precision translate into exceptional precision and power in combat sports? To my mind, yes, but I want to hear the opinion of others, since I am no expert in martial arts...
I think it helps, think of it like extra training for your legs. And football can be fun and low stress with the right people. When I played I hated running but put that ball at my feet I would play till i was exhausted. If a fighter is the same it's a fun way to train kicks. Granted you are not high kicking someone's head off but keeps the hips loose and getting more reps in turning them properly.
Kaman said as much.
Andy Hug for me was the greatest kicker in the world, his footwork and the fact he was barely a heavyweight but fought huge guys shows how good he was, Hoost was probably the best checker of kicks in the game.
He was the best ax kicker and a master of the tornado kick but best kicker of all time? I disagree
@@livinginthisgalaxy7961 he invented the tornado kick bruh
@@GEDSKEPTICMEDIA that's from taekwondoo...
This about low kicks.
Brutal
Yeah he was great. Good study.
You should do one on liam harrison
💯 he was the best leg kicker around
Deep Condolence to this legend
Anybody seen the video of a guy in Kentucky fighting where he was breaking guys legs just by kicking them. What I found amazing was the fact that the guy doesn't fight professionally but does it for fun basically. Haha that goes to show that for every bad ass in the sport, there's always somebody badder. For those that might not know its very hard to break a man's leg without hurting yourself as well. Somehow he has learned a kick that is devastating.
Strictland needs to hire Kaman as a coach
Will you ever cover a macho camacho video?
The arrows are great
Please do Gilbert Ballantine.
he cant bcz of copyrights
@@khonyeleaglefergumedov9175 Is Gilbert Ballantine copyrighted or Gilbert Burns?
Rob was my teacher!
The best!
Would love to see a Liam Harrison breakdown
Pls do one on tommy the duke morrison
Genius