Sohan Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yeah, I think the Muay Thai kicks can often be much more deadly. I never see a MT kick coming when I'm watching. It seems to happen so effortlessly. That can also be true of TKD, but I think less common. Perhaps the MT footwork also helps. It's hard to develop a floating style, low to the ground bounce in TKD. You can often sense a move coming, although you don't always know what move it will be...Someone just sent me this video link of a Taekwondo artist sparring against a Muay Thai guy. (If you haven't already seen it). It's great for comparison of the 2 styles:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5585460401345378983&q=Muay+THai&pl=trueI love that video. The TKD fighter was definitely outmatched. He seemed a little arrogant and cocky, while the Thai fighter was very patient, toying with his adversary. If the Thai fighter had really been permitted to, he would have made hamburger out of the other guy. His kicks hurt to watch (did you hear that SMACK every time they connected? Ouch!). Definitely lessons to be learned--balance, simplicity, and power are very useful in winning fights.That said, these are merely two fighters out of many. They do not necessarily represent the efficacy of their arts.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajukenbopr Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 What is Thai Roundhouse? Sorry for my ignorance but I've never heard of it before.a roundhouse used in the "muay thai" style.It has a slight variation to tkd in how the weight is distributed when kicking giving it more power but sacrificing some balance. <> Be humble, train hard, fight dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 The lack of hand pad drills, and the drilling of self-defense, knee kicks, and thai round kicks/low kicks in TKD is a DIRECT result of the popularity of Olympic style TKD. There are some schools that only train Olympic fighters, and it is diluting the subtleties of the art. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdman102088 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Kajukenbopr, a twist kick or twisting kick is a front snap kick say with the right leg that chambers across the left leg and shoots out at an angle towards the opponents left leg or your right. it is used to strike at the ribs, head, or knees. for the ribs or head you can use the instep of the foot, or for the head, ribs or, knees you can use the ball of the foot. martial arts may be made fun of by people who dont understand them---teach these people the true beauty and power of our arts and they will learn, understand, and remember for forever.---being a teacher is not just an honor its an experience that benifits not only the student but the instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajukenbopr Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Kajukenbopr, a twist kick or twisting kick is a front snap kick say with the right leg that chambers across the left leg and shoots out at an angle towards the opponents left leg or your right. it is used to strike at the ribs, head, or knees. for the ribs or head you can use the instep of the foot, or for the head, ribs or, knees you can use the ball of the foot.yeah, we call it "wheel kick" at my school <> Be humble, train hard, fight dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yeah, I think the Muay Thai kicks can often be much more deadly. I never see a MT kick coming when I'm watching. It seems to happen so effortlessly. That can also be true of TKD, but I think less common. Perhaps the MT footwork also helps. It's hard to develop a floating style, low to the ground bounce in TKD. You can often sense a move coming, although you don't always know what move it will be...Someone just sent me this video link of a Taekwondo artist sparring against a Muay Thai guy. (If you haven't already seen it). It's great for comparison of the 2 styles:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5585460401345378983&q=Muay+THai&pl=trueThanks for the video...the MT person had some real powerful roundhouse kicks. Reminds me of the move "Kickboxer" when Van Damme's character is kicking the tree...The TKD person needs to work on the placement of his reverse turning kicks -- those can be real powerful when done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 first things first, balence is the ecential element in kicking. John-to the-Boy: 5th gup, TSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajukenbopr Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 i found out i needed more leg strength, which im training for.Maintaining my leg high, kicking up and exercise <> Be humble, train hard, fight dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateEd Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 That MT guy was impressive! He had booming power in his kicks, it was obvious in how his body moved that he was utilizing his entire body to kick. The TKD guy's kicks didn't have a lot of mustard on 'em. Looks like he was used to fighting for points. Does MT routinely teach grabbing of the leg such as this fighter was doing or was he simply taking advantage of the TKD guy wearing pants?Ed Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Having studied Tang Soo Do and some TKD, I know the Korean arts indeed have some amazing kicks in their arsenal. But don't discount the Thai roundhouse kick, though. It's deceptively simple and devastating upon contact. Respectfully,SohanI feel this way as well. Simplicity is a good thing. Reference this thread: http://www.karateforums.com/the-best-kick-for-self-defense-vt27323.html https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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