bobster_ice
Black Belt
When sparring... Mine has to be the front thrust kick or the back kick.
Whats your fave technique...
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cali_tkdbruin
Master of Arts
The infamous 360 roundhouse, though it not used much in sparring competitions, or in a real life situation. It's fun to do, but by the time you complete the flashy move you're susceptible to getting blasted by a counter-attack.
mantis
Master Black Belt
sprouting kick...
but from now on it's going to be a the toppling kick.
hmm... maybe it's not too obvious what these are.
sprouting kick: yield to an incoming punch, hook it to make the opponent's weight on the front leg. use the uprooting kick to uproot that front leg, while the other arm (front arm now) is pushing the neck backwards.
i do not know if that makes any sense in writing.
Toppling kick: pushing the upper body of the opponent in front of you, while sweeping his legs towards your back.
but from now on it's going to be a the toppling kick.
hmm... maybe it's not too obvious what these are.
sprouting kick: yield to an incoming punch, hook it to make the opponent's weight on the front leg. use the uprooting kick to uproot that front leg, while the other arm (front arm now) is pushing the neck backwards.
i do not know if that makes any sense in writing.
Toppling kick: pushing the upper body of the opponent in front of you, while sweeping his legs towards your back.
coldsteel87
White Belt
Techniques are useful but having a favorite may make you predictable. My favorite technique.......Not getting hit.
coldsteel87
White Belt
mantis said:
That all depends on your decisions, quickness, sometimes luck, and the abilities of your opponent. I am not trying to say that i dont get hit. I am simply trying to say that a set technique usually depends on how your opponent moves. Let it come out naturally. your body will now what to do most of the time from training. Half the time your "favorite technique" will come out just cause of muscle memory. If it worked, then you didnt get hit. But try and be versitile cause if that technique keeps coming out your opponent will soon discover the pattern.
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bobster_ice
Black Belt
coldsteel87 said:
hmm...I never thought of that.
kempocomtai
White Belt
One of my fave technique is a lighting kick my friend made me learn it and to tell the truth I dont think it can be blocked with out breaking what ever it hit to make a long story short its very useful
mantis
Master Black Belt
mantis said:
ah.. i found a picture of grand master Lee executing the sprouting kick... hopefully this is better than me "trying" to explain it
http://www.seven-star.de/leekamwing/grafik1/photogallery5/appb3.gif
hong kong fooey
Black Belt
I like the tornado kick or rainbow kick as my instructer calls it.
Shaolinwind
2nd Black Belt
bobster_ice said:
A backfist with the front hand (horizontal rather than vertical). It's fast and often takes the person off guard, it's then followed by a jab to the mid-section with the other hand. It's actually Bruce Lee's Dragon Fist/Upsetting punch.
Another favorite I believe I described months ago is a simple leap right into their face. You hop from as far back as you can to as close as you can, bringing your knees up very high, then punch twice to the chest before you fully land. It's very intimidating, and no kick comes out so while they are ready to block a kick they are getting a double punch. I've seen more than one person just freeze and crumble under this one.
Honestly, and I may take flack for this, my favorite technique is intimidation. I furrow my brow and stare right into their eyes like I plan to murder them and maybe even allow a little sneer to cross my lips.. It has some people backing up before they even get started. I am aware that in a real fighting situation, fear may be your opponent's undoing. So I practice intimidation as well.
