| Types of Kicks |
Jump Kicks
All kicks may have a jump added to their execution. The jump adds height to the kick. However, jump kicks:
May be dangerous to perform to both you and your opponent
Are difficult to perform
Their cost/benefit may not always make their use beneficial
Extreme caution and perfect timing are required
Jump-Spin Kicks
In jump-spin kicks, the kicker both jumps and spins to add power and height to a kick. In a jump spin kick, you jump, spin, and kick while tucking the non-kicking leg. Jump spin kicks are usually defensive kicks. Only use as an offensive attack when the opponent is weaken and you are strong.
Jump, spin, jump-spin, and flying kicks look nice in practice, but when sparring, there are only few circumstances where they may be useful. They may be useful if:
They are used as defensive techniques.
You are much quicker than your opponent.
Your opponent is much taller than you are.
You are so far ahead in points that you are able to show-off
However, when you are an effective kicker, the results can be devastating.
Flying Kicks
Flying kicks are jump kicks or jump-spin kicks performed while leaping forward, usually from a running start.
Pushing Kicks
Pushing kicks used to push the opponent backward rather than to injure the opponent.
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