How do kicks come into play for your fighting?

**G-Off** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 9:56am

Originally Posted by Throwdown0850

have you ever been to a Kyokushin tourney?? if you can kick someone in the head who knows that it is probably coming and is resisting 100% and it still lands, then that makes it effecive.. high kicks work, its all about the setup.

Yep.

YouTube - Kyokushin Karate Jodan Mawashi Geri KOs

**lonedragon01** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 2:15pm

I have studied kyokushin and I'm not saying high kicks are useless just that they're not as practical as lower kicks. I have also placed grand champion at full contact kyokushin tournies not using 1 high kick.

**LI GUY 1** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 3:27pm

Originally Posted by lonedragon01

I have studied kyokushin and I'm not saying high kicks are useless....

Yes you are:

Originally Posted by lonedragon01

High kicks are a waste of time unless the other guy is very tired, they take too long, waste energy,and can leave you off balance.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 4:12pm

Originally Posted by lonedragon01

I have studied kyokushin and I'm not saying high kicks are useless just that they're not as practical as lower kicks. I have also placed grand champion at full contact kyokushin tournies not using 1 high kick.

If you send some evidence for this we can proabbly get you tag. I'm pretty sure there is at least a Kyokushin Black Belt tag. If not that we can get you an amateur fighter tag if you are still active.

**lonedragon01** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 8:53pm

I said "waste of time unless the other guy is tired", not useless. most high kick knock outs come after being worn down by other techniques. To start off head hunting is foolish in my opinion and maybe thats just me. I know the facts and I'll stick with what works for me.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 10:30pm

Could you provide some evidence of your accomplishments as WhiteShark suggested buddy? That'd be cool.

**G-Off** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 10:39pm

Originally Posted by Teh El Macho

Could you provide some evidence of your accomplishments as WhiteShark suggested buddy? That'd be cool.

Yeah, I'll be holding my breath on that one.

**maofas** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 10:58pm

Straight kicks just above the belt to maintain distance were very useful for me. Side kick and thrust front kick both saw lots of use. Stopping someone hard just once early while they're coming in makes them worry about getting past that the rest of the fight.

My feeling towards high kicks is that they are impractical and dangerous, unless they connect, in which case they're really good.

**G-Off** · Posted On: 7/07/2008 11:01pm

Originally Posted by maofas

Straight kicks just above the belt to maintain distance were very useful for me. Side kick and thrust front kick both saw lots of use. Stopping someone hard just once early while they're coming in makes them worry about getting past that the rest of the fight.

My feeling towards high kicks is that they are impractical and dangerous, unless they connect, in which case they're really good.

So, high kicks suck unless they work, in which case they're good. Great analysis there.

I'd agree about push kicks though.

**lonedragon01** · Posted On: 7/08/2008 12:30am

I thought I was done with proving and explaining myself awhile ago, but I keep falling into the debating and arguing trap. You know what? everybody has their own opinions. So the best thing to do is experiment and find what works for you and stick with it, whether it be high kicks, low kicks , BJJ, Boxing,or what have you (sorry if I left anyones particular style out). there is no best #1 do it all style of fighting out there.