Draythorn

I agree Thia. I was just going on the theory that if you do know how to throw a solid roundhouse to the head that is not seen coming because of the stunning blow it can be a affective way of ending a fight. And if you are refering to sombody being able to open up with a high kick then I have seen few who can consistently land a kick chest high or above at the very beginning of a fight against a trained opponent. Not saying it is impossible by any means but just not something I would ever do as a opening manuever. Everyone is different in the way they fight. Some faster than others , some stronger. And going back to a roundhouse to the head not being able to finish the fight if landed by a proficient practitioner , It may not knock the person out but it will in most cases make it to where you can without much effort get away if need be . In turn I mean the fight will be over if you want it to be.

I think high kicks have there place in real fighting as much anything else. Yes they are easy to see coming and are most of the time easy to defend against. But I will tell you this, a good properly placed roundhouse to the side of the head following a stunning punch or elbow strike can easily finish sombody off . Can you say fight over?

I am new to this forum but I myself study TKD for striking, Hapkido for joint manipulation and throws along with some basic ground manuevers for the chance the fight might go to the ground. I have been in many street fights throughout my life and I disagree with the statement that 90% of fights end up on the ground . I think it is closer to half. I think you should be efficient in both striking and grappling in todays world. Most of the fights I have been in are not one on one anyway. People who try to fight you usually have a friend or 2 who is just waiting to get in a couple of shots. Its a sad world but one on one seems to be going be the wayside. No honor anymore in just going toe to toe with sombody and beating the crap out of them . I think striking and deflection techniques prepare you for more that one opponant better that BJJ or other grappling techniques. Face it , you dont want to be on the ground with one guy dislocating his shoulder while his friend steps on your face. But if you are sure and have back up then going to a grappling technique is always a good idea in a one on one situation. My best advise is to try to prepare for all situations . Do what you enjoy doing and forget all the bologna about which style is better . Its all situational anyway you know. I hope this helps.