Ghost Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I think kickers dont like to get in close and are generally less aggresive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 Prefer punching than kicking. if kick too much it may lose our balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBelt Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 There was a guy that landed a powerful side kick on me when I started karate. It tooks months to heal, but it didn't stop me. Today we sparred again and my punching beat his kicks. Instead of using kicking to keep him away I used better footwork and ran circles around his techniques. I kept control of the game and decided when I wanted to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko9999 Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 I think kickers dont like to get in close and are generally less aggresive. Ghost my friend can kick to the head when he is less then an arm length away Trodai Karate, Brown Belt 1nd Kyu"Belts Are For Holding Your Pants Up" Bruce Lee"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"Ben Paker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko9999 Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 Prefer punching than kicking. if kick too much it may lose our balance. Ronin kicking improves your balance if you practice Trodai Karate, Brown Belt 1nd Kyu"Belts Are For Holding Your Pants Up" Bruce Lee"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"Ben Paker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Anyway i use 70% punching and 30% of kicking. Well i don't kick much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Kicking to the back of the head when an arms length away is probably unadvisable. What if during your kick to the head, the opponent steps in ? You are left off balance and venerable. Besides, if you an arms length away, why can't you use your arm? I love to fight kickers for that very reason. Once you get inside, unless they can change their game they are at a significant disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Kicking to the back of the head when an arms length away is probably unadvisable. What if during your kick to the head, the opponent steps in ? You are left off balance and venerable. Besides, if you an arms length away, why can't you use your arm? I love to fight kickers for that very reason. Once you get inside, unless they can change their game they are at a significant disadvantage. thats true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Ballance! You have four primary natural weapons. What's the point in halving your arsenal? But if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with hands. Kicks are primarily long range weapons. Punches work at all ranges except long. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I agree that kicks are an effective weapon. The problem is that many misuse their kicks by employing the wrong situations. Standing close and kicking high is risky. Any decent fighter could easily jam the kick. My personal fav is to block the high kick and stop the opponent from lowering the leg. Now they are hopping on one foot, struggling just to keep it on the floor. If they begin a technique, simply lift the leg some more. They will have to stop the technique to get their balance or fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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