Back leg kicks; bad?

[G95champ]

Back Leg kicking is a huge part of most MA's.

I used to read BBM alot but have not in a few years.

I try and teach my class that you should prob. never open with a rear leg kick because its slower and the person can see it comming but at the same time if you can land it then why not.

Being in Shotokan I vew the back leg like the reverse punch its going to be my KO move. Be it a godo Round kick, Side Thrust or Spin Kick but my front leg like my jab and backfist will take care of most the action if it can.

[cross]

I agree that most times things will occur at close distance. However, even tied up in close, you can still do a back leg kick to the knee or thigh, with good results, wouldn't you think?

Sure, its possible, but at close range there are much more damaging options that you can use long before a rear leg kick comes into play, but if its the only opening ofcourse you would exploit it.

As far as back leg kicking to the waist or above; well, I don't think I would attempt front leg kicking that high on the street, either.

Agreed.

[bushido_man96]

I was reading an article in my latest Black Belt Magazine

There's your problem.

You know, I hear that more and more. I also read TKD Times, and Classical Fighting Arts, when the new ones finally come out. At any rate, though, they are good for topic starters!

[ninjanurse]

This is all news to me!! I spend a lot of time teaching my students Bada Chagi (counter kick) and it seems to be effective for them in sparring.

Sorry for getting into this late.

[bushido_man96]

This is all news to me!! I spend a lot of time teaching my students Bada Chagi (counter kick) and it seems to be effective for them in sparring.

I agree. I have seen a lot of utility from them. I just can't see discarding them.

[Kajukenbopr]

the back kick will use all the leg muscles, its a very powerful kick. you will rarely give your back willingly to ur opponent though., but its a lot quicker than turning to face the opponent, and then kicking, and certainly more powerful than moving to hit with the hands.

[wingedMonkey]

In my opinion..(in my opinion) I have seen back kicks or "mule kicks" in other forms, EVEN in some forms of TKD which surprised me but I don't see it as efficient and only an off balance thing. I mean, in TKD we have the reverse kick, where you look behind you (or if you have good targeting) just kick but twist your whole body to give it more power. At the same time you end up facing them (which I guess shows the emphasis of being able to use both sides of your body effectively in TKD). Oh and I'm not crazy...i have studied three TKD styles and one off shoot type .

[ninjanurse]

the back kick will use all the leg muscles, its a very powerful kick. you will rarely give your back willingly to ur opponent though., but its a lot quicker than turning to face the opponent, and then kicking, and certainly more powerful than moving to hit with the hands.

Back kick and kicking with the back leg are two different things and both have a place in sparring. Back kick is definitely more of a challenge and taking the risk of turning your back is often worth it when setting your opponent up or using it as a finishing technique when you have baited them in. Occasionally I get found out and nailed but not often.

[Kajukenbopr]

the back kick will use all the leg muscles, its a very powerful kick. you will rarely give your back willingly to ur opponent though., but its a lot quicker than turning to face the opponent, and then kicking, and certainly more powerful than moving to hit with the hands.

Back kick and kicking with the back leg are two different things and both have a place in sparring. Back kick is definitely more of a challenge and taking the risk of turning your back is often worth it when setting your opponent up or using it as a finishing technique when you have baited them in. Occasionally I get found out and nailed but not often.

Must have been in a hurry when i posted this, ninjanurse.

Kicking with the back leg, for me is not a problem, however, it will depend on how you stand and how much you "show" you will kick.

for speed, the front leg, for power, the back leg.

[bushido_man96]

In my opinion..(in my opinion) I have seen back kicks or "mule kicks" in other forms, EVEN in some forms of TKD which surprised me but I don't see it as efficient and only an off balance thing. I mean, in TKD we have the reverse kick, where you look behind you (or if you have good targeting) just kick but twist your whole body to give it more power. At the same time you end up facing them (which I guess shows the emphasis of being able to use both sides of your body effectively in TKD). Oh and I'm not crazy...i have studied three TKD styles and one off shoot type .

Many times, the spinning side kick can be done as a version of a back kick, in my experience.