Sudrunk Monkey
Dec-26-07, 08:02 PM
Need to start getting yelled at!
Here are the most basic kicks anyone can perform:
They can be directed Frontwards, the Sideways, and the Backwards, and any one of these kicks can change degree or direction.
1. The Front Kick
--A kick directed to the front, and it can be defined as a 4-step snap kick (Tae Kwon Do origin, I believe) or as a 1-2 step push-kick (Muay Thai origin). By the 4-Step standards, it is raised up by the knee to the chest, and is then snapped out forwards. Then it is brought back in, set down, and the kick is complete. As a Push Kick, the knee merely comes up and the leg is PUSHED OUT to strike the opponent.
2. The Round Kick
--Similar the front kick in chamber, however this kick does not come out forwards but AROUND. The leg is brought in to the chest, but then the kicker pivots his plant-let (non-kicking leg) so that the heel faces the target, and the kicking leg's knee is put somewhat on its side. Then the leg snaps out, coming around to hit the target.
--The other form of the round kick; Muay Thai origins: the leg is swung through the opponent (preferably through the leg) without any hesitation done by chambering. This is a far more powerful kick, to say in the least.
3. The Side Kick
--A kick that can be a 4-step kick or a simple up and out snap side-kick. The significance of this kick is the performance: in the chamber of a side-kick, the leg is brought in like the front-kick. Much like the Round Kick, the plant-leg pivots and the kicking leg's knee is put on its side (definately on its side). Then the kick is shot out, with the foot forming a horizontal line on the kicker's viewpoint, and the kick is hit with either the side of the foot or with the heel.
4. The Back Kick
--Pretty much a variation of the Side Kick. Instead of being done sideways, the kick is directed BACKWARDS. Another technical difference, the foot is pointed upside-down.
--Almost like a horse kick.
5. Crescent Kicks
--They kick just how they illustrate. They kick in a crescent formation, moving from side-to-side. They can be done as SNAP crescent kicks (knees chambering), or as stretch-kicks (legs extended). And they can kick outwards (Outer Crescent Kicks) or inwards (Inner Crescent Kicks).
6. Hook Kicks
--A side-kick gone askew and with the foot flicking backwards. The Kick is delivered like a side-kick but directed to the side of the target, and then the lower half of the foot is flicked back so that the foot could perhaps hit the back of the kicking leg's thigh.
7. The Axe Kick
--The kicking leg is swung up as if a regular stretch kick, and then the leg comes down REALLY FAST and REALLY HARD.
So far, most basic kicks I believe. Could be more, who knows. ^^ Now, of course, they can be put into the air:
Jump Front Kick (from a stance, from a hop, etc).
Jump Reverse Round Kick (front leg, back leg)
Jump Spin Outer Crescent (Pop 360)
Jump Spin Round Kick (Tornado Kick)
They can be spun around:
Spin Front
Spin Round
Spin Side (reverse side)
Spin Hook (Wheel kick)
And they can be put together:
Front Kick+Round Kick+Spin Hook+Jump Front Kick+Pop 360
or whatever...
From there, the kicker can develop himself/herself to achieve different ways of performing kicks, at several degrees, directions, and in different combinations. From aquiring control of the kicks, the kicker can then aspire to perform harder things:
C-720, B-Kick/B-Twist, D-Leg, Hyperswipe, 540, Corkscrew, etc...
But Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Perfect. So keep kicking, and I hope this helps.
Kick lots.
Here are the most basic kicks anyone can perform:
They can be directed Frontwards, the Sideways, and the Backwards, and any one of these kicks can change degree or direction.
1. The Front Kick
--A kick directed to the front, and it can be defined as a 4-step snap kick (Tae Kwon Do origin, I believe) or as a 1-2 step push-kick (Muay Thai origin). By the 4-Step standards, it is raised up by the knee to the chest, and is then snapped out forwards. Then it is brought back in, set down, and the kick is complete. As a Push Kick, the knee merely comes up and the leg is PUSHED OUT to strike the opponent.
2. The Round Kick
--Similar the front kick in chamber, however this kick does not come out forwards but AROUND. The leg is brought in to the chest, but then the kicker pivots his plant-let (non-kicking leg) so that the heel faces the target, and the kicking leg's knee is put somewhat on its side. Then the leg snaps out, coming around to hit the target.
--The other form of the round kick; Muay Thai origins: the leg is swung through the opponent (preferably through the leg) without any hesitation done by chambering. This is a far more powerful kick, to say in the least.
3. The Side Kick
--A kick that can be a 4-step kick or a simple up and out snap side-kick. The significance of this kick is the performance: in the chamber of a side-kick, the leg is brought in like the front-kick. Much like the Round Kick, the plant-leg pivots and the kicking leg's knee is put on its side (definately on its side). Then the kick is shot out, with the foot forming a horizontal line on the kicker's viewpoint, and the kick is hit with either the side of the foot or with the heel.
4. The Back Kick
--Pretty much a variation of the Side Kick. Instead of being done sideways, the kick is directed BACKWARDS. Another technical difference, the foot is pointed upside-down.
--Almost like a horse kick.
5. Crescent Kicks
--They kick just how they illustrate. They kick in a crescent formation, moving from side-to-side. They can be done as SNAP crescent kicks (knees chambering), or as stretch-kicks (legs extended). And they can kick outwards (Outer Crescent Kicks) or inwards (Inner Crescent Kicks).
6. Hook Kicks
--A side-kick gone askew and with the foot flicking backwards. The Kick is delivered like a side-kick but directed to the side of the target, and then the lower half of the foot is flicked back so that the foot could perhaps hit the back of the kicking leg's thigh.
7. The Axe Kick
--The kicking leg is swung up as if a regular stretch kick, and then the leg comes down REALLY FAST and REALLY HARD.
So far, most basic kicks I believe. Could be more, who knows. ^^ Now, of course, they can be put into the air:
Jump Front Kick (from a stance, from a hop, etc).
Jump Reverse Round Kick (front leg, back leg)
Jump Spin Outer Crescent (Pop 360)
Jump Spin Round Kick (Tornado Kick)
They can be spun around:
Spin Front
Spin Round
Spin Side (reverse side)
Spin Hook (Wheel kick)
And they can be put together:
Front Kick+Round Kick+Spin Hook+Jump Front Kick+Pop 360
or whatever...
From there, the kicker can develop himself/herself to achieve different ways of performing kicks, at several degrees, directions, and in different combinations. From aquiring control of the kicks, the kicker can then aspire to perform harder things:
C-720, B-Kick/B-Twist, D-Leg, Hyperswipe, 540, Corkscrew, etc...
But Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Perfect. So keep kicking, and I hope this helps.
Kick lots.