RichardHangHong Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 If you want more height on the kick then you need to open up both hips. So turning the supporting foot out may be useful to begin with. I generally don't have a problem with getting the height or distance I need to connect but I still keep the foot side on turning just 90 degrees instead of 180. It all comes down to hip flexibility and how stable you want to be when you deliver the kick as well as if are using keagi or kekomi kicks. Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-FORCE Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 If you pivot the standing foot 180 degrees, try rolling your kicking hip all the way over-almost like a back kick. This will give you more power and flexibility. This may not work with your instructor. But hey-when you open your own Dojo you can tech whatever you want! I WILL LAYETH DOWN THE SMACKETH UPON THEE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medici Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I have found that pulling it straight up, then pushing it straight out in no particular anglular whatever is the best, just whatever is natural because it is faster. But then, I only use side kicks low to screw someones knee up, and it's really half side-kick half stomp, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 If you pivot the standing foot 180 degrees, try rolling your kicking hip all the way over-almost like a back kick. This will give you more power and flexibility. This may not work with your instructor. But hey-when you open your own Dojo you can tech whatever you want! Yeh, this is what is happening- I swear my instructor is just calling his back kicks side kicks because he starts in a side-facing position. You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Back kick and side kick end in the same position. Only the delivery is different therefore they look essentially the same. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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