broomhilda000 Posted June 22, 2003 Author Posted June 22, 2003 Your point to your last comment was? 10 posts? And? Be as a tranquil pool of water in the woods. Calm, collected, reflecting on its surface all that is around it. Make your own mind such a quiet mirror reflecting the mind of the opponent. Even as your partner's impulse to attack passes through his mind it should be reflected in you.The safest battle is the one that is never fought
aznkarateboi Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 my point was clearly stated. my point was that high kicks are usually useless in a fight and i noticed that you made 10 posts on the exact same page, which i find rather... unusual. that is my point, and i see no reason to press the subject.
sansoouser Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 Better to question rather than suffer from lack of knowledge The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
Martial_Artist Posted June 22, 2003 Posted June 22, 2003 This question has been asked a gazillion times. And has been answered a gazillion times. There are probably a gazillion threads related to high kicks in almost every forum. I recommend doing a search to find more comprehensive answers. If you do that and still don't find what you're looking for I'll answer. But I have written a book already about high kicks and their effectiveness in a fight. MA. "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.Imagination is more important than knowledge.Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Einstein
Jade_Lotus Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 I would have to agree, this topic has been discussed and argued a zillion times. My personal opinion, is that high kicks can be effective in a self-defense situation, if done properly. Of course not all situations merit using high kicks, but then again, no one thing is 100%. Every situation will dictate a different response, and technique. No one technique will work in ALL situations. But, I have found that high kicks, when the opportunity is present, when done properly, can be very devastating and effective in a given self-defense situation. Hope this helps. Understand this, a man without honor, is not a man at all, but a coward in disquise.Animis Opibusque Parati
shotokanwarrior Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 If you have an opening for a high kick I would do one but a lot of people fail because they kick when the other guys guard is up so u must fake low or do something so that you can have a clear shot. I have seen people knocked out by one kick. Where Art ends, nature begins.
Jade_Lotus Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 Exactly! It wouldn't make sense to throw a kick blindly into your opponents defenses. Or any technique for that matter. High kicks should be used like any other technique. When and if the opportunity is present. Another big thing is that many people lack the ability to properly execute a high kick in a combat situation. It takes expert timing, flexibility, power, balance and of course lightning fast speed. Understand this, a man without honor, is not a man at all, but a coward in disquise.Animis Opibusque Parati
Davison Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 im with tombstone on this one. Why punch someone when their on the ground when you can just kick them
Treebranch Posted June 23, 2003 Posted June 23, 2003 I've taken down too many people throwing high kicks to realize it's not a good idea to do it in a street fight. If the guy is drunk or doesn't know how to fight, great. It's a really risky thing to do against a street fighter. It's very easy to snuff those kicks. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
boxeador Posted June 24, 2003 Posted June 24, 2003 Yes they can be useful in a fight if done properly, but you have to time it correctly and you have to be fast, a fake will help your chances of landing one. Make sure you bring your leg down very fast, and then get balanced. There is also a chance of slipping and taking a fall, which will be hard to recover from, it can be a risky move.
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