2007-04-21 02:25:54 · 17 answers · asked by bagua1 5 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
In our club, it is 'illegal' to kick partners below the waist.
Edit: mind you, as someone else hinted, a side-kick (sokuto-geri) to the knee would sufficiently incapacitate an attacker in a self-defence situation). ; ¬ )
2007-04-21 02:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mushin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
I think it really depends on the time, place and how much experience you have.
For competition then its got to be above the waist because nothing else is really allowed. Remember that in most competitions you would be wearing head and shin protectors.
For the street then its below the waist and striking targets that could cause serious damage to your attacker. These should only be taught in person by an instructor
It is true that some styles do not have kicks above the waist as they don't see them as combat effective.
There are lots of different ways of kicking and different parts of the foot that can be used. So knowledge of your weapons and target areas are important and so is the distance!
If you have speed and your flexibility is second to none in that you can do the splits without having to warm up first then kicking above the waist can be devastating!
Regards
idai
2007-04-21 16:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by idai 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, as a MA instructor, I can safely say that depends on the situation. Like if you are in a tournament, above the waist is more effective. If you gt into a brawl on the street, which I hope you never have too, just like I hope my students never do, below the waist is more effective. Of course, others might have different views on it. In a street fight, you must be able to kick hard, strong and fast, so below the waist would be more practical. Ina tournament however, in most anyway, you have to kick above the waist. Again, just depends on the situation. But this is my opinion.
2007-04-21 09:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by paradise_city052000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a real fight, I think I would just kick below the waist. But other than that I would kick higher. You know because my friends don't often like getting kicked somewhere not nice. :)
So, kicks below the waist are often more effective. If you break someone’s knee chances are they aren't going to get back up. ;D
2007-04-21 23:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kicks, if your going to use them, below the waist are the more effective. Of course ones above the waist could get lucky. Without a doubt below the waist, as I see it. Of course you'll get plenty of people who will swear by high kicks.
2007-04-21 09:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Zenshin Academy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kicks below the waist is by far the most effective and swiftest in an actual street fight, of course that to be followed by perhaps a series of other blows if deemed neccesary to conclude the encounter.
2007-04-21 22:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by Danjo K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The art that I study and teach now is purely a self-defense art and we have a simple philosophy on this.
Kicking above your waist takes more time, time your opponent can use to attack you or defend themselves. Thus, if I want to kick you in the head, I will first take out your knee and then kick your head when it is at my waist level.
2007-04-23 01:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by SpiritWolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is all a matter of your opponent. in a real fight you have to set your kicks up. normally the person you are fighting is right in your face. in my first mma fight I landed a front kick to the guys stomach but he was to close and he probably did not feel it much. but in a street fight a guy rushed me and I kicked him right under the sternum and he dropped like a bad habit. leg kicks are to take away the persons mobility after the muscles bruise this will work if your opponent is in a kick boxing match with you, but not in a brawl. how ever a shot below the belt to the groin can end a fight pretty quick.
2007-04-21 09:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by clown(s) around 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
. Kicks are way more affective than a punch , they have longer reach , and are stronger because they support the body all day. but when a kick is thrown your balance greatly decreases and you are very open for a knock out. In training kick as high as you can , in a real fight, kick below or at the belt line. keep training and stretching the leg , it takes years to be as comfortable with your kicks as you are with your punches. but if you learn to master it , you will have a deadly weapon in your striking arsenal.
2007-04-21 10:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by ChiefTokembowl2 p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below the belt of course. There are no rules in a street fight or refs to stop a fight on the streets and if you do not train or become open mined with martial arts (hands, feet, knees & elbows, throws & take-downs and ground grappling, etc.) you will lose.
I teach my students to be very well rounded with self defense and I am always open to questions in or out of class and, new ideas.
2007-04-21 12:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋