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Striking with the leg, including the knee or shin, or the foot, including the instep, toes, heel, ball, outside edge or "blade", inside edge, or any other part of the lower extremities. Arts that are renowned for kicking include Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do and its relatives, Savate and others.

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Going up on the ball of the foot for a front snap kick

If you always stop to adopt a practiced kicking stance, you are telegraphing your intent and moving slower than you should be. …
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Is this a good kick for self defence?

However, kicking the knee in such a way can cause permanent ligament and soft-tissue damage. …
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Value in Practicing Spinning Kicks

The only real value in learning the mechanics of big, spinning, haymaker attacks is being able to accurately gauge an opponents telegraphs and punish them accordingly. Mechanically speaking, these tec …
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Low kicks vs high kicks in street fight

This is going to vary from individual to individual. What is going to matter most is one's training and comfort level. I don't advocate throwing a spinning jump kick when your life is on the line, b …
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Drills for improving front kicks

Practice moving and kicking until you no longer have to think about the details. Along with practicing your footwork, work on kicking at a moving target. … Work with a partner who is holding a kicking target and have them move like an opponent (alternating defensive and offensive footwork). …
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What kind of kick is this?

It looks like a spinning wheel kick to me.
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Taekwondo tornado kick defense

The setup for one of these kicks is ridiculous, and I question if there is even a significant power difference between one and a well delivered roundhouse or side kick. I feel good footwork is the bes …
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What is the 'best' way to train / practice back flips?

The easiest solution would be to find an adult-friendly gymnastics, parkour, street dancing, or cheerleading class. They should already have the curriculum and equipment to teach you to safely perform …
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Any conditioning exercise that can prevent concussion caused by a punch or kick to the head ...

What you are talking about sounds like a disruption to the vestibular system of the inner ear. Some people are particularly sensitive to disequilibrium from abrupt motion. If this is the case for you, …
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