The Rising Back Kick

Today I am covering two different ways to deliver the Rising Back Kick.

In some ways this is a lot like the Back Thrust kick. My back is to my opponent. I am hitting with the bottom of the heel. The delivery is the same as well.

However, the Rising Back Kick is a much closer kick. As I demonstrate, I am much closer (elbow range when I turn and measure). This close in kick is very powerful but it carries greater risk as my attacker has more he can do to me. Not only can he strike, he can also grab, throw and otherwise wrestle with me.

So the Rising Back Kick must me timed perfectly.

In essence, it is another tool in my tool box (so to speak).

The slide in version:
 http://youtu.be/U2I19gmH6OY
The video shows best how to do this. I go slow and concentrate on balance, focus, distance and timing. It works well as a follow-up at just outside elbow distance.

The shift away spin version:
http://youtu.be/4_4hOlYJXxs
Again, the video shows best how to do this. It works best as a follow-up at shoulder distance. Which means I have elbowed or struck an oncoming attacker into temporary immobility before I kick..

Without prejudice