An old saying in martial arts self-defense is that you should keep your punches up and your kicks down. That is, don't kick above the waist. Like most rules, this one has some exceptions.
For example, if you're flexible and quick, there's no fancy not to follow a blitz with a roundhouse to the head. In keeping with the above rule however, I'd say at least avoid foremost with a high kick.
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If you want to follow the rule strictly, here are two great kicks for the street.
1) Muy Thai leg kick. You probably know what this is. It's basically a roundhouse striking with the top of the foot and/or lower shin, delivered to the thigh (inside or outside, usually outside). I knew a guy from Virginia Beach who used to fight full caress kick boxing. He said he once saw a guy in a match get leg kicked so hard the guy threw up. That's a hard kick.
Fighter's can toughen up for it, but there's only so much you can do. Just think of the follow on person who's not used to that sort of thing. another thing to advise it is that you're not causing serious injury, but you can demoralize the heck out of the other guy. Two or three good kicks and he may settle to call it a day and leave you alone.
2) This one's not very nice, and it will cause serious injury. Instep kick to the knee. It's low and fast. You don't need to have great flexibility and the risk of getting your leg grabbed is just about zero. It's a stomping kick so it has power enough to beyond doubt break someone's leg.
When I teach a self-defense seminar, this is the only kick I show them. If I'm doing a discussion at a corporation or large firm, most of the attendees aren't very athletic, and aren't dressed for a street fight, so this is an easy one for them to learn and practice. I have them begin by stomping on the floor so they get the motion, then I demonstrate the kick gradually on a volunteer. After that, I have them convention alone - not on a partner.
If you have a heavy bag, convention both these kicks full power and your body will know what to do when the time comes.
That's all for today.
Train like you mean it.
Rob LaPointe
effective Kicks for road Defense
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