Ironberg Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I can see that. I've often noticed a strange lack of sidekicks in MT, and the sidekick being one of my favorite techniques I always used to think could benifit MT, but seeing that it is already in the system, but generally not used, hmm... That reminds me of something my instructor told me the other day. He said that my interest in the side kick was paying off because once you master the sidekick, alot of other kicks are easily mastered as well. He said that people can have a great front of round kick and still have terrible form in their side kick. People with good form on their sidekicks generally don't have a problem with roundhouse, etc. Even still, I think that the sidekick looks more, say, flashy that most other kicks. I guess that means good and bad things. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Ironberg, I think all depends on your flexibility for lateral leg movement which is different for flexibility for front leg movement. I have poor lateral flexibility and not bad front flexibility so my front and axe kick are not bad I had to work to have a decent round kick and I'm working hard on my side kick which is definitively poor now. ...And yes also in kickboxing side kick is rarely used we use mostly round kicks (high and low), front kick, and axe kick. Lateral, spinning and hook kicks are less used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I can see that. I've often noticed a strange lack of sidekicks in MT, and the sidekick being one of my favorite techniques I always used to think could benifit MT, but seeing that it is already in the system, but generally not used, hmm... Remember, different styles, different tactics. use of the hands is limited in tkd competition, so you are using every kick possible in order to compensate. In muay thai, the prime target is the legs - I can kick the outside, insiide, upper and lower leg quickly and efficiently with the roundhouse. I can't do that with a side kick. Also, to produce a knockout, I want to connect with your jaw - something else that's alot harder to do with a side kick. Since that's the kick of choice for the head and legs, we may as well use if for the midsection too, right? Now, in san shou, you can do take downs - it's easier to catch a roundhouse than it is a sidekick, so in san shou, you see both, but many san shou guys prefer the sidekick. Like I said, different styles, different tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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