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http://youtu.be/6KIgtGuLyaI
The Back Swing Kick
Today I am using the Back Swing Kick as a Counterattack.
The attacker advances and attempts an offset kick to my abdomen.
I block.
As he withdraws, I follow with a Swinging Back Kick.
Without Prejudice
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/w9UN5DkGjXQ
Today I am kicking with runners again.
Today I use the bottom of my heel as I thrust out behind me.
I just step in, lift the leg and drive the kick as shown.
It is the foot formation that protects the foot from injury. The runner helps but without the proper formation, it does not help much.
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with runners again.
Today I use the bottom of my heel as I thrust out behind me.
I just step in, lift the leg and drive the kick as shown.
It is the foot formation that protects the foot from injury. The runner helps but without the proper formation, it does not help much.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Side Kick
http://youtu.be/-91W5eIRwts
Today I am kicking with runners again. This is fine as I am using the outside edge of my heel, I need only flex my ankle.
I just step in, left the leg and drive the kick as shown.
Again, he foot is formed inside the runner and it is both the runner and the foot formation which save me from injury.
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with runners again. This is fine as I am using the outside edge of my heel, I need only flex my ankle.
I just step in, left the leg and drive the kick as shown.
Again, he foot is formed inside the runner and it is both the runner and the foot formation which save me from injury.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
The Roundhouse Kick with the Toe of the Boot
http://youtu.be/NG2-hT8fEJU
Today I am kicking with work boots. They have no flex in their sole or in the ankle. The sole grips the ground solidly and they are heavy too.
I use only the toe of my boot to strike with. The foot is formed inside the boot so that I am kicking only with the toe when performing this kick.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot but that is not possible when wearing work boots.
Again, regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly (even inside the boot) or I will injure myself when I kick.
Even so, after several kicks I can feel the impact of my toes on the inside of the boot. If I had to kick a lot of things in a short amount of time with this kick, I would not enjoy it (and my feet are conditioned).
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with work boots. They have no flex in their sole or in the ankle. The sole grips the ground solidly and they are heavy too.
I use only the toe of my boot to strike with. The foot is formed inside the boot so that I am kicking only with the toe when performing this kick.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot but that is not possible when wearing work boots.
Again, regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly (even inside the boot) or I will injure myself when I kick.
Even so, after several kicks I can feel the impact of my toes on the inside of the boot. If I had to kick a lot of things in a short amount of time with this kick, I would not enjoy it (and my feet are conditioned).
Without prejudice
Monday, December 16, 2013
The Offset Snap Kick with the Ball of the Foot
http://youtu.be/Z0UkcioL3t8
Today I am kicking with dress shoes. They have almost no flex to their sole.
I can use either the toe of my shoe or the ball of the foot the strike with.
Striking with either looks the same and the only difference is how the kick feels to me.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot. This means I am actually striking with the bottom of my shoe when I make contact.
Regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly or I will injure myself when I kick.
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with dress shoes. They have almost no flex to their sole.
I can use either the toe of my shoe or the ball of the foot the strike with.
Striking with either looks the same and the only difference is how the kick feels to me.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot. This means I am actually striking with the bottom of my shoe when I make contact.
Regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly or I will injure myself when I kick.
Without prejudice
Sunday, December 15, 2013
The Front Snap Kick with the Ball of the Foot
http://youtu.be/UZPOVHHo49Y
Whether I am kicking with a bare foot or with my runners, when I use the ball of the foot the strike with my foot is pulled back like I am standing on my heel. The runner make it look like I am kicking with the point of the toe but I am actually using the ball of the foot.
It is different if I practice with boots on. The foot formation is exactly the same but the inflexibility of the boot means I have to aim with the point of the toe.
Never the less, the foot is pulled up and then toes are pulled up whether a am kicking with a bare foot or a shod one. The foot must be formed correctly or I will injure myself when I kick.
There are two other things here. I keep my head up (and my chin down) as I look at the target out of the corner of my eye. Whenever I practice kicking, I keep at least one hand head height and ready to defend with.
Without prejudice
Whether I am kicking with a bare foot or with my runners, when I use the ball of the foot the strike with my foot is pulled back like I am standing on my heel. The runner make it look like I am kicking with the point of the toe but I am actually using the ball of the foot.
It is different if I practice with boots on. The foot formation is exactly the same but the inflexibility of the boot means I have to aim with the point of the toe.
Never the less, the foot is pulled up and then toes are pulled up whether a am kicking with a bare foot or a shod one. The foot must be formed correctly or I will injure myself when I kick.
There are two other things here. I keep my head up (and my chin down) as I look at the target out of the corner of my eye. Whenever I practice kicking, I keep at least one hand head height and ready to defend with.
Without prejudice
Friday, December 13, 2013
The Forward Spin Half Kick
http://youtu.be/No6OnXq3hLA
The last two days have shown me practicing what amount to back kicks that are half the distance of regular back kicks.
These two short back kicks have a couple of similarities. One is they happen at the same distance while the other is that they start from the same position.
Both happen at the same distance. With my feet together and turned away, I can turn my body sideways to the target and touch it with my extended elbow.
I start at attention with my arm sideways to my body and my elbow touching. I step back to a Leading Horse Stance.
It is at this point that the similarities end.
Rather than explain it, watch the video. There are major similarities with all four kicks demonstrated this week.
There are also major differences.
As I said before:
“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
I did a lot of slow, careful, regular practices until it is an easy movement.
And I had to modify it to suit my own nature.
And I had to keep practicing it in order to keep the skill.
Without prejudice
The last two days have shown me practicing what amount to back kicks that are half the distance of regular back kicks.
These two short back kicks have a couple of similarities. One is they happen at the same distance while the other is that they start from the same position.
Both happen at the same distance. With my feet together and turned away, I can turn my body sideways to the target and touch it with my extended elbow.
I start at attention with my arm sideways to my body and my elbow touching. I step back to a Leading Horse Stance.
It is at this point that the similarities end.
Rather than explain it, watch the video. There are major similarities with all four kicks demonstrated this week.
There are also major differences.
As I said before:
“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
I did a lot of slow, careful, regular practices until it is an easy movement.
And I had to modify it to suit my own nature.
And I had to keep practicing it in order to keep the skill.
Without prejudice
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