Kick -spinning kick

[opr1945]

Novice here, not a fighter, most fightinh was years ago and all but 1 lost.

Any way I have heard a lot about kicking and spinning kicking. As a non-participant I always wondered why/how they worked. I seemed to me the victim would see the kick coming and block it or move out of the way. I still don't understand it, but after watching a lot of videos I have concluded that it can be very effective.

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Works for women also

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I admit I am impressed. Probably old hat to experienced Karateka.

 

[Dirty Dog]

It's no secret.
One option is to set your opponent up, focusing on something else. Look over here so I can hit you over there.
The raw power generated can also pretty much negate their defense. You wouldn't expect them to block a car, even if they saw it coming.
I rarely do full power strikes on anything living. But I recall one time... a student who was about 150-160lb (one of my kids) wanted me to show how much power is possible. He held a kicking shield. I did a full power spinning back kick. He was knocked backwards, fell on his butt, and slid about 5-6 feet further. I'm not Superman, but he was braced. And the floor was tile, so the traction isn't the best.