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Post by shinzan on Nov 30, 2010 0:28:06 GMT
When we train in kicking obviously the majority of focus is given to what our legs are doing. It has become apparant to me that where one puts one's arms when kicking will have a major influence on the technique. Are there standard guards karatka should use when employing any of the fundamental kicking techniques in shotokan?
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Post by Paul Bedard on Nov 30, 2010 5:32:23 GMT
Good question David. What I like to do is have my elbows connected to my hips, so to speak. I don`t mean attached , but more or less have my elbows follow the hips. For example, in jyu kamae I like to have my forward elbow about fist- fist & 1/2 away from my body, I keep a verticle fist at the level that when extended this hits jodan. My other arm, I keep elbow pretty well touching my body, with my wrist about 2 fists away from my body, when extended this is chudan. When I kick I have my elbow follow my hip & land in said position. I see so many flap their arms out like a bird & wonder about balance & recovery. Keep the upper body relaxed when kicking &let your elbows follow your hips, the hands should almost find their position.. Osu Paul B
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Post by Paul Bedard on Nov 30, 2010 5:32:51 GMT
Good question David. What I like to do is have my elbows connected to my hips, so to speak. I don`t mean attached , but more or less have my elbows follow the hips. For example, in jyu kamae I like to have my forward elbow about fist- fist & 1/2 away from my body, I keep a verticle fist at the level that when extended this hits jodan. My other arm, I keep elbow pretty well touching my body, with my wrist about 2 fists away from my body, when extended this is chudan. When I kick I have my elbow follow my hip & land in said position. I see so many flap their arms out like a bird & wonder about balance & recovery. Keep the upper body relaxed when kicking &let your elbows follow your hips, the hands should almost find their position.. Osu Paul B
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Post by shinzan on Nov 30, 2010 11:22:23 GMT
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul ;D
I'm going to be putting those point into action thanks.
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Post by Paul Bedard on Dec 1, 2010 1:36:47 GMT
Glad to help David. Just last night we were doing jyu ippon & my partner was countering with yoko empi ( side elbow ), anyway I always like to land in jyu kamae rather that kiba dachi, which I don`t understand why people do all the time. So I kick migi yoko geri kekomi ( right side thrust ), land right leg forward in jyu kamae & because my guard followed my kick & landing, he hits me in the arm . Off target for him, perfect for me. This is a good practice for following through with stricking after the kick. Osu Paul B
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Post by tomobrien on Dec 2, 2010 3:46:47 GMT
We have been doing the Muay Thai round house kick a lot lately (everyone is into MMA). When you kick with your right, your right arm swings out to the right & back. You twist a lot & it is a strong kick. Your left arm comes across your face & protects your face well. I don't think it's so good for self defense though. When doing SD you should protect your groin, IMHO.
Thanks, Tom
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