Hey guys got a few quick questions i was hoping you could help me out with.

 

A) how do they teach you to defend leg kicks in KSW?

 

B) what about basic straight punches?

 

Thanks Guys.

 

(sparring with a KSW friend tonight )

Swords.

 

 

No fair asking for a preview.

 

Honestly, it will depend what level your friend is at, and what school he's/she's attending. Some focus more on sparring than others.

 

If under black w/ only point sparring practice, look for the typical soft blocks to cause the blow to barely miss. Hopefully combined with either a quick counter, or a circular movement out of attack distance.

 

If 1st degree or better w/ sparring experience using techniques, then look for either the above, or any number of grabs following the block. Any kick to the waist or above could be caught for a back-leg sweep and takedown with a knee to groin (or other area) finish. Punches may be deflected or grabbed, depending on your speed and his/her proficiency.

 

If they're an upper belt, keep your kicks and punches fast and crisp to minimize their ability to grab them.

Woops, re-read your post and saw the "leg" before kicks.

 

Again, depending on the experience of the instructor, they might be good or bad at defending leg kicks. Nothing "official" is taught to defend them. Thigh and above can still be grabbed. Shin level isn't taught early, so the defense may be week. Possibly a circle out of the way, or a front leg lift to kicking position to avoid yours. I've even turned my knee into the kick, if knee high.

Thanks KSN doug, I guess i'll find out how it goes..im not sure how much experience he has in the system..

So how did it go?

So how did it go?

 

He didint show up.. could not get ahold of him..I let you know when it goes down.

Bummer.

 

Beware of the foot sweeps if he's advanced.

woohoo! you win by default and therefore prove your art's superiority over Kuk Soo Won.. Sorry Doug

Straight punchs can be blocked by a Sah Mah Gwi Mahk Ki (Praying Mantis block).... as for the kicks.... I think the appropriate block for a low sweep kick is a jump... other low kicks require a little quick thinking and reflexes