Kicks vs. Punches

Kicks are slower than punches, so they are easier to block.
Kicks are more powerful than punches.
Kicks have further to travel to their target than punches so kicks are easier to block.
Kicks use more energy than punches, so more punches may be thrown for the same amount of energy.
Punching is a natural instinct for humans, kicking must be learned.
To kick, you must stand on one leg, which makes you less stable.

Kick Videos

The kick video clips of kicks labeled "by Azhakh" are kicks are demonstrated by Fariborz Azhakh who is a practitioner of Hapkido, another Korean martial art that uses kicks. These clips are excellent examples of proper kicking techniques (except for not keeping the guard up).

These clips are .mov files so Quicktime is required to view them. If you do not have Quicktime installed, you may download it from Apple at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

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