I'm breaking down 3 combinations inspired by Jose Aldo, all featuring his signature rear roundhouse kick to the legs.

I'll walk you through each of the combination - starting with the simplest, and show you how to throw them just like Jose Aldo does.

Each combination is based on what he's thrown in shadowboxing, pad work, bag training, and actual fights.

I'm keeping these straightforward with no fluff, just the exact movement he uses.

Let's start...

Video Breakdown

Combination 1: Single Punch + Rear Roundhouse Kick

What It Is: Lead Hook > Rear Roundhouse to the Legs. 

How to Do It: Throw a fast "flash" hook - light and snappy, not full power - to the head or body. Right after, fire off a powerful rear roundhouse kick to the legs.

Key Points:

• Keep an even rhythm: hook, kick, no pauses (think "1-2, 1-2").
• The hook distracts your opponent, setting up the kick.
• Pivot your hips into the kick for power - it's your power shot.
• Optional: Add a quick jab before the hook for extra setup (jab, hook, kick).

Why It Works: The flash hook gets their attention, then the leg kick lands hard and fast.

Combination 2: Two Punches + Rear Roundhouse Kick

What It Is: Cross > Lead Hook > Rear Roundhouse to the Legs.

How to Do It: Throw a quick cross to the head, followed by a fast lead hook to the head or body. Then, immediately throw a powerful rear roundhouse kick to the legs. 

Key Points:

• Smooth flow: cross, hook, kick (1-2-3, no breaks).
• The cross and hook are "flash" shots - quick snappy punches, not knockouts - to set up the kick.
• Drive through with your hips on the kick for maximum power.
• Vary the hook's target (head or body) to keep them guessing.

Why It Works: The punches keep them busy, and the leg kick sneaks follows through with power.

Remember: Jose Aldo's leg kicks are brutal because he powers through with his whole body.

Combination 3: Three Punches + Rear Roundhouse Kick

What It Is: Jab > Cross > Lead Hook > Rear Roundhouse to the Legs.

How to Do It: Throw a jab, a cross and a lead hook (to head or body), then finish with a rear roundhouse kick to the legs.

Key Points:

• Fast pace: jab, cross, hook, kick (1-2-3-4, no stopping).
• All three punches are quick and snappy to set up the kick.
• As soon as the hook lands, the kick's already coming - twist your hips and drive through.
• Stay tight: Bring your hands back to protect yourself after each punch.

Why It Works: The combination of punches overwhelms them and the kick lands before they can react.

Tips to Execution

Rhythm Is Everything: No pausing between strikes. It's "1-2" for the first combo, "1-2-3" for the second and "1-2-3-4" for the third. If you hesitate - especially after the hook –you'll get countered. 

Power in the Kick: Aldo's leg kicks hurt because he pivots his lead leg, drives his hips, and puts his whole body into it. The punches set it up; the kick does the damage. 

Practice It: Drill these in shadowboxing, on pads (if you've got a partner) and of course on a heavy bag. Keep the pace and flow consistent.

These combos work because the punches keep your opponent reacting, and the kick slips in fast - often while they're backing up.

Aldo chases them down with that leg kick and it's devastating.

Start practicing these 3 combinations and you'll feel the difference in your striking game.

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