Tips, Cheats & Hints: Spinning techniques

[Rich_2k3]

I need some help performing spinning techniques, be it side, hook, heel, backfist etc. Just some hints or tips that u find helps to get the spin right, its not so much the kick/punch but the initial spin and drawing power from it. I know its a hard technique but i'm sure theres some good hints on shaping it up.

[Mc. Steve]

This is from a Physisist's point of view, and not me as a martial artist, but it seems to work. You know how if you're on an office turning chair, and you hold your arms out and spin round, then bring your arms in you spin faster? Well it's the same sort of thing I use for all my spin techs. If it were doing a back fist, I'de flick out my arm at the last minute. Also my leg would trace a line to the point it's going, instead of keeping the same distance between my feel (if that makes any sense).

 

Same sort of thing with kicks. Don't flick the kick out until the last minute. Hope this helps.

 

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[White Warlock]

footwork is the most essential element to spinning techniques.

[cross]

You want to take your eyes off the opponent for the shortest time possible, this means turning your head quickly so your can see what your doing.

[Ironberg]

Yes! You should always be able to see what you are striking at. However, there are times where you will have limited visibility when using a defensive spinning back kick. you have to use footwork and good judgement as well as your visibility.

[aefibird]

Try practicing spiining round on your own without actually performing a technique, just to try and get your footwork and balance better.

 

If you can increase the speed at which you move your head to try and keep looking at your target then that will help too.

 

Practice regularly with a partner if possible.

[White Warlock]

Something that has helped a lot of students build proper coordination early, is learning which position to place your lead foot when stepping for a spinning kick. Easiest way to remember, is looking at what part of your lead foot is facing your opponent prior to, and after, your spin. Adjust each (start/end of lead foot placement) until you've obtained a balance of strong power, equilibrium and accuracy.

 

And, of course, yes... ensure you have eye contact throughout most of your technique. The dizziness, or loss of equilibrium that you get when you spin is something your mind will 'eventually' become accustomed to, as it 'learns' not to react to the liquids in your ear splashing all over the friggin' place, so don't pamper your head when spinning.

[ITSUKO]

I took TKD for a short period because I would like to learn all their fancy spinning kicks. I could not do them because I got so dizzy and lost my orientation. However, I walked away with one technique: execute a roundhouse, land that foot forward, turn your back to your opponent, then use the other leg for a backkick or a spinning sidekick. So far, I was able to use this technique several times and it seems to work every time. Instead of doing a full 360 degree turn, this technique will let you break it down into several steps.

[Ironberg]

Are you kidding, man. To me, the roundhouse to spin hook (or side) is now comparable in consistency to my jab-cross combo.

[Karateka]

Footwork is a major part of this. You have to be on balance at all times otherwise you will never land any technique. Ballerina dancers spin continously without vomiting by always fixating on a point which they will stare at for the longest possible period before they snap their head around. Make sure you are relaxed and in close and tight. After a leg technique make sure you place your foot in a position to get back into a fighting stance. For any technique in our point sparring, WE MAKE SURE WE AIM SLIGHTLY AWAY FROM THE TARGET, at first anway. That way, we leave a margin of error in case we accidently knock the person out.