Flying Tiger

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Your crocodile kick sounds like an axe kick, but its all semantics to me. I used to be a huge lead leg fighter, but when I started doing full-contact fighting with almost all areas being legal to hit, I stopped doing that. Not long ago I only fought southpaw (I'm right-handed) because it seemed most advanteous to me in point-fighting, but now I use my right leg behind for the greater power.

great, that's exactly what I was looking for. THanks

I've heard of this term and I believe I have an idea of the general kind of stretches, but I'd like some examples for the obliques, triceps, hams and hips (don't know the muscle groups name for that area). Thanks

I also find the treadmill boring, and usually only do it if the humidity is horrible, or as a warm-up/cool-down to a weight session. Also, running outside, especially hilly/rugged terrain, will provide more results for building strength in your legs, particularly your calves and hams. Me calves are huge now after running on the back trails of NC.

good point N Ogre

I've just come into the DC area, and I've been searching on the net, but nothing is really coming up for boxing, kickboxing, or MT. If anyone has any references, please post. Thanks.

But why do you think that usually is? Boxers know they have those extra rounds, and so conserve themselves, while KB's don't have that luxury. Also, a Kb's range is greatly increased by his ability to use his legs, which really makes the ring feel a lot smaller. Its harder to get away from that kind of range.

My experience is that most TKD schools do not teach how to use the hands very well. So get in real close and bash them repeatedly with your meathooks. otherwise, just keep on your toes and don't stand still long enough for them to hit you.

One reason I think Boxing is more popular (besides the obvious money-issues) is because the rounds are a lot longer. most big-time pro-fights go on for up to 12 rounds, while all the kickboxing I have seen only goes on for up to 4 rounds.

yeah, my ju-jitsu focused almost solely on standing and ground locks. The only time I got a chance to test their effectiveness was when I was theoretically sparring (I say theoretically because he had something against me and it started to get unfriendly) an aquaintance. I kept trying to apply the joint-locks I had learned in Ju-jitsu, but I couldn't really get a hold of him, and when I did, he just muscled out. So, I have to agree with Master Jules and just about everyone else here, stun them first, or wok on some serious hand strength.

no, I didn't mean the bat, but litle things that can make a difference in a fight. Kubatons, for example. Now if that bat is telescopic

I have to agree with Batman2, I would think your friend would have a more applicable "style" of fighting since he probably encounters a lot of different methods of fighting in his fight club, an since it is full-contact, he is probaby used to dealing with that level of stress and adrenaline.

After calling the navy cryptologist to decipher Batman2's typing , I would have to agree with him. Sneaky weapons are good weapons (not sure about the spidey web-blaster though, you'd look like a * wearing it out)

I'd say my trademark is boxing my opponents while point-sparring with others, especially higher ranks. I simply can't match them on their terms with kicks, so I blitz them and start tagging them with jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts. Also I have a pretty trademark trait of taking kicks to my midsection to get on the inside, which in my eyes is a pretty fair trade off (in point-sparring)