koreantiger81 Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 Some people love to stick with their front leg when sparring, because it's quick and safe...... Some people love to use their back leg, cause it's powerful...I'm just curious to know which leg MOSt people prefer to use in sparring... Front of back leg? Kinesiologist/TrainerBlack-Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I find I use my front leg (sidekick) when my opponent is charging towards me. Most of the time its effective against the guys I spar as they tend to chase me down and I use their forward momentum against them by lifting my lead leg as they move in. Usually when sparring in closed-stances the lead leg is used more rather than when in an open stance. In an open stance I usually use the lead leg more to draw or lure my opponent in (to set them up more or less) and then execute a more powerful back leg kick or spin kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I feel more comfortable using the back leg. However, I'm trying to develop the use of my front one for when I need to keep someone back. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I agree with Kickchick. The lead leg side kick is great I use the lead leg for quick attacks (less telegraphed), and my back leg for power shots. I sometimes use my lead leg to set up for a back leg kick. I'm definitely a lead leg kicker (right leg forward). Which is unusual for my TKD school. I throw people off a lot with my lead leg. It's my best weaapon (until someone catches on, that is LOL). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 i use both. i feel more confident with my back leg but sometimes front is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckdstudent Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I use both as appropriate, doesn't really bother me. I switch stance a lot as well, although I do tend to use my right side no matter what stance I'm in. ---------Pil SungJimmy B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretty101 Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 If i'm the aggressor i use my lead leg (sniper option). if my opponent is an agressor i use my rear leg to remind them i'm the aggressor. My rear leg (courtesy of our friends in thailand) seems to bring out the nice side of people. Bretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitbob Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Front or back leg? Yes! There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molson style Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 back leg, stopping power. baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltotkd Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 beats hitting with your nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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