Shift Forward Roundhouse Kick to Heavy Bag

The torque of the hips in this kick adds power and increases the distance of this maneuver.

Notice how the bag swings after the kick lands. This strike is just that, a strike and not a push. So the bag swings only a bit.

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July 14 2011 Shift Forward Offset Kick to Heavy Bag

The idea is to make the kick both powerful and easy to do. Jason does this well and his kick is difficult to deal with. One has only to look at the heavy bag to see what dedicated practice can do to improve a technique.

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Shift Forward Front Snap Kick to Heavy Bag

Very similar to a slide in kick except that Jason uses his rear leg to drive in.

Notice the distance he starts at.

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Slide in Roundhouse Kick to Heavy Bag

This is done from a leading horse. Kicking into a heavy bag gives immediate feedback with both the sound and the feel of the foot has it makes an impact on the bag.

However, hitting a person is a very different experience.

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Slide in Offset Kick to Heavy Bag

Same as yesterday but slightly offset. Thus the name, offset kick.

Notice how the bag swings a bit after it is struck.

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Slide in Front Snap Kick to Heavy bag

Jason is demonstrating a slide in front snap kick to the heavy bag. Notice the kick is light, quick and easy. The bag actually lifts slightly despite being moored in place both vertically and horizontally.

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Kneeling Rear Arm Downward Parry / Shift Forward Roundhouse Kick to Groin

The defender is in ‘poor position play’ (left to left or right to right). The attacker must use a shift forward kick with his rear leg to reach the target.

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