Does Alex Pereira's Leg Check Technique Actually WORK?

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Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

2 місяці тому

Alex Pereira went viral on social media with a unique technique that is rarely seen in practice. Sweet T and I break that technique down as well as give you 2 more unique ways to check kicks! One technique I picked up from the great Anderson Silva!
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@cln5418
@cln5418 2 місяці тому
Bro Stephen so strong he had to make sure he ain’t spiderman
@kennethsmith4956
@kennethsmith4956 2 місяці тому
For Real, he looks to tall which will probably help him even more💯
@SkyCraftCinema
@SkyCraftCinema 2 місяці тому
That was his fingering technique
@yungchor9232
@yungchor9232 2 місяці тому
You gotta make sure my boi
@herebetween
@herebetween 2 місяці тому
Joe Rogan voice "OH! he got him with the discount double check DC!" "Nice use of the Booty Check on that one"
@jugo1944
@jugo1944 2 місяці тому
Has even AP himself ever actually pulled this off in a fight? I doubt it
@kilbenavides
@kilbenavides 2 місяці тому
Check out how Jose Aldo checks low kicks. Best I’ve seen, rarely talked about.
@bar-saiyan
@bar-saiyan 2 місяці тому
Great idea!
@julcifer9652
@julcifer9652 Місяць тому
Brings his heel to his butt, Charles olives checks kicks similarly too!
@morlinolino3739
@morlinolino3739 2 місяці тому
That leg check is in the movie Ong-Bak (2003) That move was performed by Tony Jaa.
@bangermccrusher
@bangermccrusher 2 місяці тому
If im not mistaken I saw that check In the late 80s early 90s martial arts movies
@mister_brownie6416
@mister_brownie6416 2 місяці тому
And funny enough he also uses the butt check on the same scene
@stevenpham6734
@stevenpham6734 2 місяці тому
Yo the movie actually did both of the pereira's and booty check in the same sequence. Damn these copy cat mma fighters!!!
@napsolo3453
@napsolo3453 2 місяці тому
Jason Statham also does this in "The Transporter"
@davidjones8043
@davidjones8043 2 місяці тому
​@@napsolo3453uh probably because its a wing chun technique that people have used in many films
@bram111
@bram111 2 місяці тому
Chama 🔥 🗿
@yassermahboubi8339
@yassermahboubi8339 2 місяці тому
Chama
@markayala3754
@markayala3754 2 місяці тому
You inspired me to start my Karate game Stephen!!!!!! I did bjj for 2 years, cant wait wait to work on footwork and jabs. Speedy recovery, much love from LA!
@joecoreano
@joecoreano 2 місяці тому
I've been waiting on your thoughts ... thanks Coach!
@trevorstevenson4038
@trevorstevenson4038 2 місяці тому
These two blokes work well together. A natural co-hosting dynamic.
@brauliochavez2231
@brauliochavez2231 2 місяці тому
I have one block thats "similar" but is a... High risk high reward i usually do when i can read my partner, basically you sufficate the kick with a " low weird front kick" and from that you go mid or high with a round kick.
@Nergal123
@Nergal123 2 місяці тому
This is an old school karate move, I think Ashihara guys do these a lot
@danielvestergard219
@danielvestergard219 2 місяці тому
That Anderson Silva technique and sound effect got me laughing so hard !
@Brett.1984
@Brett.1984 2 місяці тому
Your a great influence dude, One of the best character's in the UFC. Were pulling for ya bro. keep it up!
@dariusjavidan5609
@dariusjavidan5609 2 місяці тому
Speedy recovery Stephen! Looking forward to more techniques! 😊
@derrickwalter3716
@derrickwalter3716 2 місяці тому
Quick Feedback: Alex foot would be back down before or about the same time as the opponent kicking leg (no chance to advance attack)because the kick would help move Alex leg back into position or he could stick the Jab with same motion he's using to create the "check" because with his power the jab is a ko punch lol.
@BMO_Creative
@BMO_Creative 2 місяці тому
Great stuff as always! Sweet Tea adds that "extra" he always does that gets me laughing and learning at the same time! LOL
@AdvancedInnovations
@AdvancedInnovations 2 місяці тому
Absolutely remarkable technique, thank you so much for sharing. I hope the doctor releases you 💯
@brandonblair6868
@brandonblair6868 2 місяці тому
On a recent episode of JRE, Joe talked about how Pereira had explained his standard leg checking technique to Joe and DC. Joe made a really big deal about how it differs from other techniques, and how it fits into a larger system. Joe explained that him and DC both agreed that they would not talk about this technique or system as they both felt it would be giving away a legitimate secret/advantage. When hearing Joe talk about this, I didn’t get the impression that he was being hyperbolic… Gassing Pereira up. Personally, I’d love to hear your break down on just what is so special about this. Thanks guys
@ItzDylanM
@ItzDylanM 2 місяці тому
See, I don't think he genuinely checks like this(only does it training)... I think Joe was maybe talking about something else. But I guess we'll see
@yamiyomizuki
@yamiyomizuki 2 місяці тому
this video gave me some very interesting new ways to use techniques I already do, which is what I tend to look for when I look at other styles
@LegendaryRips
@LegendaryRips 2 місяці тому
Thanks for being awesome Wonderboy! Have a good day! 🎉
@emilydaniels9238
@emilydaniels9238 2 місяці тому
Someone is a birthday boy on Sunday!! Happy early birthday WB!!
@toplion777
@toplion777 2 місяці тому
Another thing alex does is he lifts his lead leg like a hinge to dogs kicks. Jose Aldo originally use to do this a lot.
@luiscardona1495
@luiscardona1495 2 місяці тому
Awesome bro!
@bentoncushing8693
@bentoncushing8693 2 місяці тому
Cool topic,,,,and not one many wud consider,,,big sparring,,is bunch small things..thanks for great show..
@younggun6016
@younggun6016 2 місяці тому
Like the friday fight tips
@jeanmendez8289
@jeanmendez8289 2 місяці тому
One of my favorite personality’s always vibrant in positivity
@marcoebli8100
@marcoebli8100 2 місяці тому
i was looking this up a few days ago and didnt found anything about it, and then there you are uploading this vid, like reading my thoughts
@Sheahova
@Sheahova 11 днів тому
Wonder boy you the goat of capoeira and craziness
@Darksagan
@Darksagan 2 місяці тому
Great stuff.
@MorAodhan
@MorAodhan 2 місяці тому
When we're smashing lowkicks in Muay Thai, pad holders will often do this to take the sting out of the blow and spread the impact. Ofc in a genuine bout its not better than a standard check.
@umbrellastation25
@umbrellastation25 2 місяці тому
There's place for each technique. In fighting there's little space for "always" and "never".
@Wonderlaust
@Wonderlaust 2 місяці тому
Ooo gonna try that
@richardyocum-qi7db
@richardyocum-qi7db 2 місяці тому
YEP! @@umbrellastation25
@kennethsmith4956
@kennethsmith4956 2 місяці тому
Nice info Brothers
@The31st
@The31st 2 місяці тому
You boys and your dad have the best hair genetics I've ever seen
@robsobi
@robsobi 2 місяці тому
That curl check is dope.
@jamescollins9811
@jamescollins9811 2 місяці тому
The secret to life, more Sweet T
@KingoftheJiangl
@KingoftheJiangl 2 місяці тому
Could you do some more blocks and counters for leg kick from a karate stance? Wondering if and when you would use a front kick to disrupt a leg kick, or sweeping out the support leg. Also, since it's awkward to do Thai style check for a leg kick from karate stance, what do you think of side kicking with the lead leg toward the midsection?
@thatstupidkidd7876
@thatstupidkidd7876 2 місяці тому
My favorite way of checking the leg kick is to throw a teep to the shin. Basically using the curve of your foot to perfectly cup the shin
@LowKickMT
@LowKickMT 10 хвилин тому
i do this all the time in sparring and im squared up. you dont have to check the kick so far out, you can make it basically on impact point. it stops the shin from penetrating. i wouldnt do it in a fight but its fun in class
@kavernianengineering2959
@kavernianengineering2959 2 місяці тому
We love You to.
@ronelnieuwenhuis3465
@ronelnieuwenhuis3465 2 місяці тому
Hallo wonderboy!!!! We are some of your fans all the way from South Africa!! What is the chances if we buy some wonderboy merchandise that it can come with your autograph? That would be so awesome!!
@thelastyoutuber1624
@thelastyoutuber1624 2 місяці тому
Nice!
@ambaracus5418
@ambaracus5418 2 місяці тому
@WonderboyMMA I think the discount double check (as you guys say 😂) is a really cool technique. Have you ever used that in a fight? It would be awesome to see that. Love the content, I appreciate the work you guys do.
@AlenPesec
@AlenPesec 2 місяці тому
Love this move! I saw it quite a few times, not exactly sure where, but I think it was asian martial arts movies from some or all of these actors: Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Tony Jaa
@danielgray5756
@danielgray5756 2 місяці тому
if your going to pull a movie for an example it was actually done first in Return of the Dragon in the fight scene with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. It's classic. That move has been around forever.
@DonkeyEMakesYouWiserNow
@DonkeyEMakesYouWiserNow 2 місяці тому
This man is too nice
@safaafreeman564
@safaafreeman564 16 днів тому
Have seen it in Muay Thai in Thailand. Used after high kick, when opponent pulls and counter with low kick. So if high kick with right, blocking will be with left foot.
@theNfl_Esq
@theNfl_Esq 2 місяці тому
Waiting for WB vs. MVP 💥 🔥
@jstChase
@jstChase 2 місяці тому
Also, if you have good wrestling and ground game, when you catch the leg in the bladed stance, you could turn it into a takedown.
@zendrukev
@zendrukev 2 місяці тому
The rabona check works, super fun.
@boooooofy
@boooooofy 2 місяці тому
Please do hacky sack or footbag video🙏
@nks432
@nks432 2 місяці тому
Sweet T looking more and more like Jiri
@ajaniwinston8117
@ajaniwinston8117 2 місяці тому
I do that check all the time. I recommend resting the instep along your leg. The foot can take an impact better than bare leg… even with hard kick
@juantwotree5710
@juantwotree5710 2 місяці тому
I was thought this technique in a Muay Thai seminar. But he also taught a low calf/ankle kick and a sweep as a counter to that leg check. It's a quick check, but the risk of having your lead leg be the only one planted can be exploited. It works, just like everything else, but there are always counters.
@drunkpaulocosta9301
@drunkpaulocosta9301 2 місяці тому
Yeah its advantage is higher if your opponent throws after a shift. Or if they feint kick every so often. And you are having issues reading what side he will kick on. My trick is i use it on guys who throw after the shift. That way when i see the switch i can focus on punches. And just autopilot a double sided check. Defs puts you out of position for a takedown. But if you are standing that bladed in MMA then something tells me the guy wont be shooting on you or grappling
@crazyhamburger9524
@crazyhamburger9524 2 місяці тому
Do you think I can sometimes use it in muay thai/mma competitions just to switch up your defense or is it too risky? I asked my coach and he said it was too risky if the other guy threw a powerful leg kick because I would be off balance
@IrishTechnicalThinker
@IrishTechnicalThinker 2 місяці тому
I believe McGregor did this same move but in Cage Warriors back in the day.
@samknightley4173
@samknightley4173 2 місяці тому
That was an attack not a check
@dazparry1580
@dazparry1580 2 місяці тому
Ye, rabonara football kick.
@drunkpaulocosta9301
@drunkpaulocosta9301 2 місяці тому
​@@samknightley4173 yeah he stole it from Anderson Silvas Cage Rage days though. Not saying Anderson did it first. But he definitely was the first to do it on National T.V. and its intend was a demoralising, pointless strike. That kept them guessing
@MrDanielneu
@MrDanielneu 2 місяці тому
Anderson said somewhere. when he did that he was trying to do a Eddie gordo move from Tekken 3...
@ZodDamn1t
@ZodDamn1t 21 день тому
A thought occurs, checking with the heel could be an effective way to actually hurt or break your opponent's foot. If they kick full force, and the top of their foot hits your heel, there is no way it doesn't hurt and make them rethink doing it again.
@angelomagtajasgenuinekarao8528
@angelomagtajasgenuinekarao8528 2 місяці тому
Advance Happy Birthday Champ!
@asdfg-yx5ps
@asdfg-yx5ps 2 місяці тому
Happy & Healthy Birthday
@SenseiSeth
@SenseiSeth 2 місяці тому
Pancake on a wall?? 😂😂
@doyourownresearch7297
@doyourownresearch7297 2 місяці тому
Royal Nelson Thompson is cool too.
@amberfreedom9431
@amberfreedom9431 2 місяці тому
Could you perhaps use it to hide a step in for a side kick?
@deathafi
@deathafi 2 місяці тому
Michael Jai White does that same check in Never Back Down 3
@BrendanDormanMMA
@BrendanDormanMMA 2 місяці тому
hey brother, I use my lead leg the same way as well (when my weight is shifted back), using a little lift and "aiming" that same knee inward to make the impact the heel, give it a try. PS tell your father I said hello. Cheers!
@nunnbetter9138
@nunnbetter9138 2 місяці тому
Ngl I’m impressed wonder boy pulled out “gorgeous” when talking bout Jackie Chan films. That’s a deep cut Forreals that no one really talks about.
@lnfopublishingsecrets1887
@lnfopublishingsecrets1887 2 місяці тому
The technique is an old, traditional Muay technique. Seen in Muay Korat, Muay Thai etc. Somebody else mentioned that Tony Jaa has demonstrated it.
@MarkValascun
@MarkValascun 2 місяці тому
Part of me ALSO wonders if it’s aimed to connect the heel to the bases of the toes, giving good leverage on all the bones in your feet possibly hurting them. Then again I know karate uses the tip of the foot while striking so I could be WAY off😂
@PassingChords
@PassingChords 2 місяці тому
Anderson Silva, stuck out his lead leg as Izzy threw a leg kick and instead of impact, Izzy’s leg slid up Anderson leg. Dominique Cruz commented on it. It was pretty cool!
@happyface35
@happyface35 2 місяці тому
the last one... so, I watched this super freak athlete on Warren Ave superman chest push to check kicks... to follow it up with a double leg... not sure how effective this would be in the pros, but, it sure seemed like a good technique for those athletic enough who could time the kick perfectly...
@ryandoyle4344
@ryandoyle4344 2 місяці тому
Seems to apply a common football technique (soccer), as a modified check
@rocketdurham4926
@rocketdurham4926 2 місяці тому
Wb leg kick catch is frickin insane
@folkers78
@folkers78 2 місяці тому
Wonderboy looks better than ever. You’d never think he had a broken foot 2 months ago
@ggod4185
@ggod4185 2 місяці тому
Steroids
@stronggirlsuperheroineonli5094
@stronggirlsuperheroineonli5094 2 місяці тому
The booty check happens often in the game of capoeira - which was in Silva's arsenal as well.
@Laiynnalaiynna
@Laiynnalaiynna 2 місяці тому
Check the Club Fight scene In Tony Jaa's Ong Bak. He performs the "foot block" and the "bum block" one after the other against the guy with the crazy hair :D, and that's a movie from 2003 :D.
@RASKWONDO
@RASKWONDO 2 місяці тому
Talking about "High Risk, High Reward" and "weird techniques" (someone mentioned it below). 🙏 There's a "relatively easy and fast way" to deal with low kicks that can deter the opponent from doing it excessively (or at all) at the risk of injury upon "persistence".🧠 ☝️Executed properly, you don't even need much speed or strength to perform it well enough. Food for the brain!🧠 🙏
@TrixxxTC
@TrixxxTC 2 місяці тому
Quick question: When you say he has to wait to put his foot down to get back to striking, doesn’t the same apply to the one who throws the kick? (I mean he is also on one leg only)
@1individeo
@1individeo 2 місяці тому
Manel Kape uses it as a strike in the octogon
@samucabral
@samucabral 2 місяці тому
As a Brazilian and WB fan i'd love to see you guys training with Pereira. The guy is always willing to spar with any UFC fighter why don't you guys try to reach out? If you need some Brazilian Portuguese assistance to talk to him, count me in!
@abcdefgcdefg5178
@abcdefgcdefg5178 2 місяці тому
This isn't a "new" thing but still cool for people who don't know about it. It has its risks/rewards like anything else
@ZenChan7
@ZenChan7 2 місяці тому
it's cool.
@TheRealSavageMaestro
@TheRealSavageMaestro 2 місяці тому
Better stability to just use a quick oblique kick from the front though, right?
@Nausicaaaa
@Nausicaaaa 2 місяці тому
Wonderboy gaining weight + Poatan cutting weight, a fight in the 84kg category would be a very interesting fight marriage to watch It was also a shame we never got to see Wonderboy vs Adesanya, it would be extremely interesting too Gain weight bro, the top category has almost no wrestlers, it would be very good for you
@iiiileather1419
@iiiileather1419 2 місяці тому
Let us not forget that in 2004 Ryo Chonan beat Anderson Silva because Anderson Silva liked to do the booty check with his legs together ! Ryo was the much smaller opponent and was losing the fight against Anderson but being a VERY experienced and smart fighter he took advantage of the booty check and leaped in feet first to secure the coolest leg lock ever done.
@jordanrock3494
@jordanrock3494 2 місяці тому
Spinning elbow works perfectly with the booty check.
@renatoarauz7784
@renatoarauz7784 2 місяці тому
I once saw Jackie Chan squat into a leg kick in one of his movies where he fights the TKD guy, I tried it once and added a scoop with my leg and managed to pull the guy (with my leg) into a straight don't know if I explained it right lol it was kind of on accident, haven't tried it again might start drilling it.
@lancerowland6947
@lancerowland6947 2 місяці тому
I do not have any social media platforms please forgive me so I hope you read this comment Wonderboy of course I am not anywhere near your level however I am a lifelong martial artist and the way I used to check leg kicks was using a simple teep and in some cases a front snap kick maybe you will want to give it a try in sparring I hope it helps you or anybody else reading these comments much respect thank you also using enough force you can lock your pony off balance with either check I have mentioned
@joaomarcosoliveira2931
@joaomarcosoliveira2931 2 місяці тому
4:10 "Which in Pereira's case is almost everybody" Fcking true hahaahah
@glennbraun9204
@glennbraun9204 2 місяці тому
I saw thumbnail thought I guess this non fighter is gonna tell us if it is then I realized it was Mr Wonderboy
@DREAM-1111
@DREAM-1111 2 місяці тому
Try some of black gokus interesting moves! He does stuff I rlly never seen before be nice to see u do some with him black goku streetbeefs
@sirekauri9662
@sirekauri9662 2 місяці тому
Seen it on never back down 3 first
@bazzuz
@bazzuz Місяць тому
As someone whos well versed in bullshido, wouldn't this suck more if you think they're throwing a high hamstring hit but then come to the calf? You're balanced on one leg and that leg is about to be disabled and no back leg to stand on. I've only been in one fight, I'm only asking, I have no experience.
@MrKfmaster
@MrKfmaster 2 місяці тому
Kung fu technique I learned 20 years ago!
@Saielb
@Saielb 2 місяці тому
James Bond reference was strong lol
@GrowingDownUnder
@GrowingDownUnder 2 місяці тому
I know a guy who did wushu kung fu and his leg check technique was different he does a question mark kick/hook kick and kicks their leg as they're trying to kick yours and it results in a type of sweep
@StarRiderMoto
@StarRiderMoto 2 місяці тому
Sweet T is if Wonderboy and Sensei Seth had a kid
@loh1870
@loh1870 2 місяці тому
Its a ⚽️ football technique..being Brazilian your seeing some culture in his fighting style.. Aldo as well in many ways with his lethal kicks
@MrTgonzo21
@MrTgonzo21 2 місяці тому
Anderson also likes to straighten his leg so the leg kick slides up his thigh which is less damage
@rattletop
@rattletop 2 місяці тому
The second technique gonna be popular if Dumont or Perez start doing it..
@jesterscupcake
@jesterscupcake 2 місяці тому
Wb and Alex might be the most unexpectedly wholesome crossover since Andy Dufrain met Morgan Freeman.
@KeyserSoze1919
@KeyserSoze1919 2 місяці тому
It almost seems like he's spreading the energy out.
@ElDrHouse2010
@ElDrHouse2010 2 місяці тому
it can work but its unreliable, its to be seen if he can pull those blocks off consistently in a match, that will determine if its viable or not.
@che.lo.
@che.lo. 2 місяці тому
Technique tuesday! Oh wait…😅
@vaderetrosatana7212
@vaderetrosatana7212 2 місяці тому
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WB!!! Have you ever considered inviting Pereira to train with you?
@austinb123
@austinb123 2 місяці тому
Wonderboy should spar with Alex🗿
@surajkamble3538
@surajkamble3538 2 місяці тому
Alex poatan Pereira is really legendary who is two division lengendary kick boxing champion as wel as two division ufc champion he is real goat fighter
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