in taekwondo it is hard to do the realy powerfull kicks on people as i am afraid i might injure them quite hard
also when i was fihting everytime i thorugh a spinning kick or a side kick after i through it he came forwad
i had to rebalance and and do another kick before he cam realy close
how do i keep him the oppnent at a safe distance where i know he wont come forwad
2007-03-25 04:58:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I know that Tae Kwon Do also teaches you to punch. Next time someone comes close during sparring simply throw a punch or two.
If an opponent thinks you are one dimensional, he'll exploit that weakness.
Learn to mix up your kicks and punches by training to throw them in any combination.
2007-03-25 08:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by JV 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're first paragraph is a bit ironic.
Afraid of injuring them? How are you suppose to win without doing that?
You seem to have a bit of over confidence with in you. You're fighting the people at the same level as you. As long as you think like that, you'll never be good at fighting(thinking that you're good enough to hurt them in one strike). If you're afraid then don't enter any competitions.
If you're opponent wouldn't let you keep the distance and keeps charging at you, just use knee strikes, push kicks, punches, or elbows to the body. Use any close range attacks and push them away from you.
Don't take your time too much. If you get the right distance, attack right away at the right time. Or else they'll close right in again.
2007-03-25 15:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Reaper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to understand....what you're describing is one of multiple major weakness in TKD, especially when you guys neuter your overall arsenal with stupid rules like "don't kick the legs".
If you want to stop someone dead in their tracks, or at least momentarily so you can re-angle to attack again....I'd switch to another art.
Frontal stomping kicks to the abdomen, shins, and thighs are better then a TKD side kick to the gut.
But you guys don't do that....so I don't know what to tell you.
You guys are entirely too restrained and robotic with what ya'll do.
2007-03-26 20:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard to say. if you're a tall person, then distance is definitely good for you, but if you are shorter than your opponent then you should get close. If you insist on being far away from you opponent, then I suggest that you try dodging more and focus on countering your opponent.
2007-03-25 12:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by TKDboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skill has a part to play in this that takes time to develop - but don't forget luck that has a part to play too
2007-03-25 14:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice practice practice. I took the art so I know what you are talking about. don't worry about the other person worry about you. Everyone knows whats going on here so just do your best.
2007-03-25 12:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by cowboybronco01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "series" of kicks.and don't forget,to create distance
"you" may have to back up.
You can't depend on your opponent to "Cooperate"
2007-03-25 15:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him come forward and double leg him...
ohh... and drop Taekwondo and join wrestling...
2007-03-25 12:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by KillaSam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can ALWAYS improve!
Just practice.
2007-03-26 18:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Chris F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what
2007-03-25 12:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋