WATCH: Liam Harrison knocks student’s hair back with powerful roundhouse kick

ONE bantamweight Muay Thai sensation Liam Harrison is quite a unique fighter. Most fighters would keep their trade secrets to themselves as to not give their game away to their opponents, however, 'The Hitman' shares them with the world. Perhaps this is a testament to Harrison's confidence in his abilities. He will show you how he does things and dares you to stop it.

In his many short instructional videos on his Instagram account, the Leeds, England native, what strikes us the most is his sense of subtlety in his movements.

In a recent video posted by ONE Championship, Harrison was seen demonstrating how to trick your opponent into defending a low kick but then throwing a powerful body kick instead.

Here's the video:

"Even his hair flew back 😤 @liambadco @andybadco1"

From this video alone, you can tell the level of intensity Liam Harrison has in his technique. Even just demonstrating a move, he knocked the hair of his partner back as if he had hit him with 100% power. Imagine getting hit by that with full-on force. A frightening thought for whomever he'll face inside the circle.

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Liam Harrison teaches his secret to landing a perfect left kick to the body

Perhaps in the sport of Muay Thai, one of the most devastating kicks you could ever land is a perfect roundhouse kick to the liver. Connecting with a perfectly-timed liver shot can instantaneously end a match right then and there.

In one of his instructional videos, Liam Harrison shares his "hack" into landing the dreaded body kick for optimal effect. It involves a good set-up and a well-timed delay.

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The entire sequence proves that Muay Thai as a martial art is not just about physical prowess. It is, most importantly, a cerebral game. The best masters are the ones who understand the small nuances of the game and use them to their advantage.

What Harrison did here has very little to do with his physical ability to throw a kick but more about playing with the mind of his opponent. It's one of the oldest tricks in the combat book: good old misdirection.