I keep hearing people talking about the "Muai Thai roundhouse" what makes this kick different from other roundhouse kicks (ie, TKD roundhouse or kenpo roundhouse)?
Originally posted by Nightingale
I keep hearing people talking about the "Muai Thai roundhouse" what makes this kick different from other roundhouse kicks (ie, TKD roundhouse or kenpo roundhouse)?
Originally posted by OULobo
I don't know the mechanics of a kempo roundhouse, but the difference IN MY OPINION of a Muay Thai round vs a TKD round is the power and hip motion. The Thai round is meant to blast through the opponent with the shin, generally generating power by whole body motion centered at the hips. I used to explain the kick by saying that if you slowed it down the kick should have your hips turned so far over that you could see you butt over you shoulder if you look down. From my very limited knowledge of TKD kicks, they seem to be more snappy and tightly controlled. The Thai kick is more like swinging a baseball bat. There is little worry about the telegraphic nature of the kick. I'm sure someone who dedicates more time to this art would have more to say.