Hey Angus, I'm suprised to hear you say that a side kick to the shin/knee is harder to pull off. Because I've always thought the opposite... Wouldn't it be easier because: 1 - It's low, so that way you arent restrained by youre clothes or flexibilitiy. 2 - Closer, their legs are more accessable then the chest or stoumach 3- Balance, you retain more balance whilst performing the kick compared to any other. So youre less likely to be taken off youre feet. That's my logic, just wondering what youre views are.