tommarker Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 http://community.webshots.com/photo/10686334/10686588qrxpCWzuXx (for visual reference) Is this a popular kick in your style? It seems to be fairly unique to the Korean styles, but I would imagine that there are a few other schools who have picked it up along the way. It seems like one of those kicks you can either do really well, or not at all. For me, I have a hard time getting my hips to turn enough to strike with the ball of my foot effectively. Now if I was just to use the instep, no problems. I have found this to be a handy kick in point sparring, especially when they think they are close enough to negate your back leg. You can really get it up there and pop the opposite side really quickly. It's also a nasty low kick. Any other thoughts? I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfighter Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 that is the 1 kick that ive never been able to do, ive always hated it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 For some real fun, in the latest issue of "Journal of Asian Martial Arts" there is an article on Korean arts showing someone performing a jumping diagonal kick I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I think the northern Chinese systems use it. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufrthanu Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 This kick we call an Inverted Round Kick. I think the foot positioning is the same as for a regular front snap kick with the ball of the foot. That is, the foot is lowered as far as it will go like for an instep kick but then the toes are pull back instead of curled down. Long Live the Fighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 In Tang Soo Do, we knew it as a inverted roundhouse, also. My TKD school uses it (donno what they call it), but not often. I use it while sparring, still. It took me a while to get it down, but I like it Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethinian Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 We use a similar kick we call the 'twist kick' (obviously denoting the twisting motion of the hips) but use the instep instead of the ball of the foot, though I have used the ball as well. It can be done from a standing, stepping or jumping position and can be very effective. I've found that if I step behind as if approaching with a side kick to the midsection, but at the last second change to the twist kick, I can get my instep under someones chin before they even know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I hate you people that can kick like that!!! That looks like an inverted roundhouse kick, only higher. A few years ago I ripped my hamstring from knee to butt throwing that kick to someones solar plexus. I can't immagine trying it to the head. I've only known a couple of people who could do that, both TKDers. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangSooGuy Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Well..I belong to the same association as tommarker, so i do this kick, but I've also heard it called a reverse or inverted roundhouse, so yes, it's the same kick. I've found it's very good for sneaking in under someone's defense and penetrating to the abdomen, as most people just aren't expecting your foot to come in at that trajectory. i also like using it combination by using the same foot and fliiping it over into a traditional high roundhouse kick. The first kick tends to bring their hands down, and the second pops up quickly to the face. It's a tricky combination, and could be murder on you if you have bad knees or hips, so I don't suggest everyone trying it, but I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 That combo makes my hip joint hurt just thinking about it... Therefore, I'll introduce it into line drill on Sunday I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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