Question:
I need a list of the most practical kicks.?
Kyle S
2010-06-05 20:27:52 UTC
I want a list of kicks (all must be practical), and where they would land

So far (the obvious ones)

Front kick to groin/mid area/ head.

Side kick to groin/mid area. (I personally don't like this one cuz it's hard to see)

Round kick to lower leg/back of knee.


All suggestions are welcome.
Twelve answers:
callsignfuzzy
2010-06-06 08:04:56 UTC
I'm not sure what your qualifications for "practical" are. I mean, I've seen some rather extravagant and inefficient kicks land on their target and knock people out. What circumstances are these to be used under, anyway?



The round kick is probably the most common kick in sporting competitions, and can be aimed virtually from head to toe. Aimed low (below, at, or a little above the knee), a powerful or well-timed kick can be used as a sweep. A head kick can end in a knockout, and I've seen fighters stopped by kicks to the body and thigh. In a street situation, a round kick to the groin, while probably not a fight-ender (it's a tougher target than people give credit for), can be used as part of a fight-ending combination. The main disadvantage of a round kick is that it's relatively easy to see coming, compared to some of the other kicks.



A thrusting front kick is not usually a knockout shot, but can be used to off-balance an opponent, keep them at a distance, or set up other striking combinations. Common targets for this kick include the knee/shin (a broken knee will probably NOT be the result), the hip/pelvis, the body and chest, and possibly the chin. Lower front thrust kicks can keep you in range for other strikes; the higher the kick is, the more room it needs, and the greater the possibility that it will move the opponent out of range.



The thrusting side kick is similar to the thrusting front kick, but generally has more range and power. Because of this, it's harder to use in combinations, but can be more damaging and keep the opponent farther away. Bruce Lee used this kick often as a "stop kick". Its greatest probable damage is breaking the ribs of an opponent.



The spinning back kick can theoretically be aimed anywhere, but is most often aimed at the body, and has caused sport fights to be stopped due to the pain and damage of such a shot.



Spinning wheel (hook) kicks don't show up too much in sport fights, and based on Kyokushin and Taekwondo competitions, seem prone to compromising the kicker's balance. However, they can cause a knockout if aimed for the head, and the late K-1 fighter Andy Hug would throw them to the knee/leg of an opponent and often did notable damage.



The oblique/inverted/cross-stomp kick has a limited range, but when aimed at the knee or shin, can stop an opponent's forward momentum, and even damage the leg. Its close proximity means that it can theoretically be used in conjunction with other strikes.



A snapping front kick, making contact primarily with the instep or shin, can be aimed at the groin or chin of a standing opponent, but can also be used as a "soccer kick" against a grounded opponent. Soccer kicks frequently result in knockout, though in a street situation, it could be perceived as excessive force.



I've never seen a stiff-legged "crecent kick" land with any kind of beneficial effect. It's extremely telegraphic. I've seen some kicks called "crecent kicks" utilize a snap of the knee; those seem to be effective to a degree. One is similar to JKD's "inverted hook (round) kick", and while I've never seen it cause a KO, it seems a decent distraction technique. Another, often found in hardcore karate systems, resembles a cross between a front and round kick. MMA fighter and Kyokushin practitioner Katsunori Kikuno frequently uses this version in his fights, hitting with the ball of the foot to the body.



These are the kicks I'm most familiar with. There are many, many more, most others being jumping or spinning variations of the ones I've listed. For either sport (MMA) or self-defense purposes, I would focus on hand techniques and have knee strikes be the most-trained leg attack. Following that, the basic round and thrusting front and side kicks would be more than enough for most people. Kicks are a support tool in most cases. The room needed to use them hardly exists in a self-defense situation, and their use leaves one on one leg with far less balance than on two. Take it from a guy who's a pretty good kicker: stick to punches/hand strikes for practical usage. Study the kicks to round yourself out and understand them, but spend about 80% of your striking training on upper-body tools.
Lisa
2016-03-01 06:30:11 UTC
In my opinion the best kicks in a street fight would be muay thai kicks. Its the same striking that we use in mma. I think the best would be a hard leg kick or maybe one to the ribs. How many people would be expecting a leg kick in a street fight? However its not going to finish the fight but it will do enough damage so that you can slow him down and get some punches off. Most instructors feel you should set your leg kicks up by using punches. This gets their hands up to block and leaves their legs wide open. It also keeps a good wrestler from grabbing your leg and taking you down or some people will just eat a leg kick if you don't set it up with punches and smash you in the face. Also so many fights end up on the ground so I fell its important to have some wrestling and BJJ training.
2010-06-05 22:06:55 UTC
Front snap kick to knee or shin.

Front stomp/push kick to belly, hip or knee.



Any kick that makes you lose your balance when delivering is less than ideal.

Kick a tree or wall. The kicks that don't make you fall over are the ones you should focus on.
Rebecca
2013-11-16 18:30:29 UTC
3 kicks matter. Throw low kick, or strong high kick (don't throw body kicks, except the front push kick to the chest to knock your opponent back, or snap kick to the belly button or groin).
ConcernedMoose
2010-06-05 20:44:01 UTC
Practicality depends upon your ability to effectively use any given kick versus a specific opponent or enemy. What I find practical, because I can use it well, may not at all be practical for you. Not to mention that different arts refer to different techniques by different names, and interpret them differently. None the less...



Front kick to the knee or shin.

Front thrust to the knee, thigh, foot/toes.

Side kick (thrusting) to the knee, shin, foot/toes.



Eh. There's others, but I doubt you know them. Or like I said, I doubt you could find them practical for yourself.



Feel free to shoot me an email if you've got any questions.
2010-06-05 20:38:02 UTC
Most practical kicks are the ones thrown at someone's fckin head when they're on the floor or the classic dropkick to the balls to fold him in half.



Those two are timeless.



You try anything flashy and you'll look STUPID even before you wake up with your teeth knocked down your throat.
2010-06-05 20:33:47 UTC
1. Roundhouse kick, not high ones to the face the aren't practical

2. Front push kick
Jas Key
2010-06-05 20:41:09 UTC
my list of kicks.



roundhouse kick- to the feet (as unbalancer), thigh, and head

push kick- to teep to the stomach (pushing kick), with heel to stomach (for damage), heel to head

side kick- to knee cap, solar plex, and head. (all for when I'm jumped from the side)

down direction kick- stomp to downed opponent, stomp to feet, axe kick to the head/shoulder

weird angle kicks- low instep kick, spinning back kick, and reverse roundhouse? (it's from the opposite side the roundhouse would come from and struck with the heel) to the head.



the rising kick doesn't really work except for the groin. (head has to be distanced too exactly for an actual fight) side kick I only do it as a side defense. I stopped doing roundhouse to the midsection after my sparring partner blocked with his elbow, which completely took out my feet. (it was accidental thing, but the effect and the chance of it happening again was too great)
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2010-06-06 07:50:39 UTC
side kick to the mid section

round house kick to the inner thigh

burst side kick to the chin



to see how this kicks are executed at pin point accuracy check the free on line video link below



http://jkdjeetkunedo.blogspot.com
Gerald
2010-06-06 06:32:31 UTC
Dragon kick



Shadow kick



The Texas Twister



Hoosker DU



Hoosker Don't



The screaming mee-mee
Dood (10th account)
2010-06-05 20:34:14 UTC
front kick to the jaw



there's this German UFC fighter who has sick spinning back kicks. look him up i forgot his name but he competes in the lightweight division
daman
2010-06-05 20:34:00 UTC
All kicks are practicall if you know how to use them and if your good at them.thats why they teach them.


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