blackxpress Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 If it's self defense, groin kick, or to the knee.The problem that I have with kicking the knee is that, although it is a good target, is the possibility of a lawsuit being thrown your way.Personally, if it's a self defense situation I'm concerned with stopping the bad guy's aggression. I'm going to do whatever it takes to make him stop fighting me. If that means I have to break his leg so be it. I'll deal with the courts later.
MizuRyu Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 High kicks need to be used with very strict attention to opportunity. I fought this kid my sophomore year in high school in the locker room after he pulled my stuff out of my locker and decided to get in MY face for it. He threw a wide left hook so I paaked it to my left and nailed him in the side of the head with a right side kick... came reaaaal close to giving him a concussion. If the opportunity is there and you think you can pull it off.. use at your own risk. My personal favorite for a self defense kick are the front and side kicks from Wing Tsun. Low, hard to telegraph, very powerful, and straight to the point. I'm also an avid fan of the good ol' TSD Ap Chagi "HUP!" "They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand""I burn alive to keep you warm"
bushido_man96 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Posted June 29, 2006 If it's self defense, groin kick, or to the knee.The problem that I have with kicking the knee is that, although it is a good target, is the possibility of a lawsuit being thrown your way.Personally, if it's a self defense situation I'm concerned with stopping the bad guy's aggression. I'm going to do whatever it takes to make him stop fighting me. If that means I have to break his leg so be it. I'll deal with the courts later.I understand what you are saying. You make a very good point, and it is one I would normally agree with. If you get attacked, then taking out the knee is a good way to stop it. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
karate kid 1 Posted June 30, 2006 Posted June 30, 2006 i think a yokogeri to the front or side of the knee FEAR is only a four letter wordRORY
shotokanwarrior Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 I like the oblique kick as well as muay thai kicks, dont forget knees. Where Art ends, nature begins.
KarateGirl1387 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah, I agree with MizuRyu. I think the sidekick is probably the most powerful kick you can execute, it's kind of like kicking like a donkey or a mule. "It's not just Karate, it's a way of life."
bushido_man96 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah, I agree with MizuRyu. I think the sidekick is probably the most powerful kick you can execute, it's kind of like kicking like a donkey or a mule.I think the side kick is very powerful, and a very good kick. The only thing I see is that you most likely will have to turn your body sideways to perform it, causing a little telegraph. That is why I like the round kick; there is a little less telegraph, in my opinion. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Shui Tora Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 with a sidekick, you need area to do it (unless you not going to perfrom the sport style kick) but you'll still need room to turn your back leg...Round kick is simple and effective in small spaces and even if yoo don't turn your back foot, it can still hurt... To know the road ahead; ask those coming back... ~ Chinese Proverb" The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. " ~ Master Funakoshi
bushido_man96 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 with a sidekick, you need area to do it (unless you not going to perfrom the sport style kick) but you'll still need room to turn your back leg...Round kick is simple and effective in small spaces and even if yoo don't turn your back foot, it can still hurt...Exactly. That is the arguement I have been making for this particular kick, and that is why I prefer it. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Ace2021 Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 If faced with an attacker that will probably kill you, i'd low-roundhouse to the knee. I'd rather get sued than die. A New Age Dawns
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