Infon on MT roundhouse.

[delta1]

I couldn't get the first link either. But I saw the second, and it reminded me of something I was going to ask you guys. When he kicks, the fighter throws his arm (same side as the kick) down and out for ballast. I've seen kickboxers and Muay Thai do this, as well as some TKD schools. I can almost understand it when leaning back (though I'm not a fan of leaning), but I've seen it done from an upright posture also.

 

My question concerns having that arm way down, leaving your upper body open. If your opponent gets in to jam, you are on one leg with one major weapon completely out of battery. Is this something you do every time you kick, or just when you think you can get away with it? What do you gain from this technique that makes it worth the risk?

[SevenStar]

when you execute the kick, you step out at an angle - this is done to get you out of the way of the incoming cross, as it's expected that you will try to step in and jam with a punch. The step and lean is a slip that gets you out of the direct path. Also, when you drop the lead hand back, the rear hand should move to cover the opening on that side of your face. your forearm will protect the front and your shoulder will protect the other side. The throwing down of the lead arm acts as something of a counterbalance when you are throwing a full power kick.

[MenteReligieuse]

Ok, to play the first movie, you need Real player.

 

On the first movie, it shows you that while kicking, you should extend your arm almost parallel to your leg to stop the opponent from rushing into you. He also says that a MT kick has to go through the oponnent, so your whole body (thighs and shoulders) should spin with the leg, so your arm and shoulders are already in position to defend yourself.

[delta1]

when you execute the kick, you step out at an angle - this is done to get you out of the way of the incoming cross, as it's expected that you will try to step in and jam with a punch. The step and lean is a slip that gets you out of the direct path. Also, when you drop the lead hand back, the rear hand should move to cover the opening on that side of your face. your forearm will protect the front and your shoulder will protect the other side. The throwing down of the lead arm acts as something of a counterbalance when you are throwing a full power kick.

 

Thanks. I knew there had to be some reason othre than poor ballance.

 

Couldn't quite see an MT fighter leaving himself too open!