Spinning kick is a technique in Muay Thai. However, with the evolution of the sport and the creation of defensive and counter-attacking techniques, this technique has ceased to be used over time, similar to what happened with the headbutt. Over time, the headbutt stopped being used due to the development of defenses and counter-attacks against this type of technique.

You can use the spinning kick. Great Muay Thai fighters from the past, like Samart and Yodying, used it. Yodying, in particular, became famous for his spinning kick, earning him the nickname 'Crocodile Tail' due to his roundhouse kick. However, it's worth noting that in modern times, many fighters know how to counterattack or defend against this type of technique. Still, every kind of technique should be practiced, as you never know when you might need it.

Since the topic is generating many questions, I'll provide some information about this technique. First, we have Yodying Luksurin, who in his time became known as 'Crocodile Tail' for executing the Spinning Heel Kick or Rotational Kick (เตะกลับหลัง Tei klap lang). This technique is also known in Thailand as จระเข้ฟาดหาง Choraquefatrang.

Here is the application of this kick in a professional Muay Thai fight.

SPINNING KICK เตะกลับหลัง Tei klap lang

BACK KICK กวางเหลียวหลัง
KWANG LIAONG - BACK KICK ถีบกลับหลัง Teep glap lang

During the fight between Jaos Ayai and Sok Tea that took place at Muay Jet Si in Cambodia on October 10, 2021.

Roundhouse & Spinning Kick Combo: instructional

Sherzod Venum defeated Petchsada Petchjarernwit via knockout with a spinning kick and a reverse clinch. The event took place on January 28, 2022.

fight between Yothin FAgroup and Ayad no Raja