Spinning Side Kick versus Spinning Back Kick

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At this point in my sparring training, I will rarely lead with a spinning attack unless I'm sure that I'm fast enough to beat my opponent. I tend to use it a lot more as a follow on strike. Use a fast strike initially to get my opponent moving and come around with a spinning side or spinning back kick to follow up. The first kick seems to keep them busy so the spinning kick can comes as more of a suprise.
 

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I've been able to use spinning side/back kicks successfully as I'm retreating. As my opponent comes at me, I take a step or two back (more to bait my opponent into thinking I'm a bit timid) and if I think they're still attacking, I'll immediately spin and deliver the kick. Usually only works once per match though!

-Mike
 

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