ITF Juche Tul, two-directional kick

[bushido_man96]

I worked on this some more today. I am having trouble when striking something with one of the kicks, getting the other kick up and out. Like I am thinking too much, or something.

[DWx]

I worked on this some more today. I am having trouble when striking something with one of the kicks, getting the other kick up and out. Like I am thinking too much, or something.

I've been working on it too. I've managed to get the side kick half working really well but the twisting is lacking. My leg just doesn't want to twist in the air so at the moment I have a messed up side kick and front kick. As for thinking too much, I believe you can never think too much, you just need to be thinking the right thing. I find that if I try to force myself to learn a technique, it just gets worse. Usually I have to do a few, do something else for a bit and then come back to it. That's just me though, sounds like you're having a lot better luck than me if you're striking with the kick too

[bushido_man96]

Thanks, DWx.

It is coming along, I guess. I am working on my flexibility as well, so that I can get that twist kick around like it needs to be.

It is kind of a funny situation at the school; I am the 5'8", 240 pounder, trying to jump around and do this kick. My buddy, holding the bag, is 6'3", 180, and he was trying it a little, but didn't do a lot of it, like I do. I kind of though that being more athletic, he could pick it up.

But, that's ok. I like being the short, stubby guy who can jump around and do the cool things at the school.

[DWx]

Thanks, DWx.

It is coming along, I guess. I am working on my flexibility as well, so that I can get that twist kick around like it needs to be.

It is kind of a funny situation at the school; I am the 5'8", 240 pounder, trying to jump around and do this kick. My buddy, holding the bag, is 6'3", 180, and he was trying it a little, but didn't do a lot of it, like I do. I kind of though that being more athletic, he could pick it up.

But, that's ok. I like being the short, stubby guy who can jump around and do the cool things at the school.

5"8 is not short! I'm 5"9 and I'm nearly the tallest at our school.. definately the tallest female anyway. (I also happen to one of the heaviest but shhh don't tell anyone)

As for doing the cool things, unfortunately several of the little kids seem to have built in springs in their legs so they can jump higher than head height easily. But just wait... I will find a technique that no-one else can do and then I'll show them...

[bushido_man96]

That's the spirit! One technique that I do that no one else does (getting off-topic a bit) is the instep round kick--through 2 boards. Not many will do that one!

[DWx]

That's the spirit! One technique that I do that no one else does (getting off-topic a bit) is the instep round kick--through 2 boards. Not many will do that one!

Ow! I wouldn't even try it one board

[hammer]

Good information on the scissor kick...I hope to do a break with it so I'm starting to work on it. Flexibility and getting enough height are the main things I'm working on now -- just need lots more practice.

Just did a break with the scissor kick this weekend...took 3 tries to get the board spacing right (i.e., close enough). Would like to be able to do 2 boards each side but I'll settle for 1 now.

I didn't do much of a running start, started in a right front stance, stepped out with the left foot, jumped up with the right and did the kick. Height was just about chest level, not too bad for a 44 YO.

Unfortunately, I managed to pull my right thigh muscle in the process...not as flexible as I need to be...

[bushido_man96]

Ouch! I hope that heals up quick for you. Congrats on the break, though.