Complete Kicking (31 page)

2. The instant he tries to kick again, use the same foot to push his rib cage or pelvis with the bottom of the foot.

TRAINING TIP: When you succeed with the pushing kick, knock him down with a jump side kick or jump back kick as he stumbles backward.

SINGLE LEG AXE KICK-ROUNDHOUSE KICKS

how to

1. When your opponent is stalling, throw an axe kick to the face to back him up. After kicking, drop your kicking leg in front of you lightly, keeping your weight more to the back of your stance.

2. As he retreats, pivot your torso and follow up with a powerful middle section roundhouse kick with the same leg.

TRAINING TIP: If he counterattacks with a rear leg back kick after your axe kick, push his hip with the same leg instead of doing a roundhouse kick.

SINGLE LEG TRIPLE KICKS

how to

1. This is a combination that requires agility, strength and coordination. First throw a quick roundhouse kick to the face to create confusion.

2. Re-chamber your kicking leg and immediately do whip kick to the face.

3. Briefly re-chamber your kicking leg then thrust a side kick to the jaw to complete the sequence. Keep your front knee high and your weight on your back leg throughout.

COMBINATION KICKS

A combination is a set of predetermined or random techniques designed to help you unlock the opponent’s guard and penetrate his vital areas. It can be orderly or disorderly. In general, a methodical approach, after keen observation of the opponent’s behavioral patterns, has a better chance of success than a random or habitual approach. Avoid using repetitive combinations. If you have a favorite combination, change the timing and keep your opponent guessing what the next change might be. That way, you can sustain your superiority.

COMBINATION KICKS

purpose

Combination kicks are used to put the opponent on the defensive, to set up a calculated response for re-countering, or to compensate for an error in your initial attack. The goal is to continue to have options for initiative attacks so that you can sustain your superiority and win.

key points

Choose techniques and targets that build momentum in successive kicks. Be unpredictable. Approach from diverse angles and attack varied targets.

striking area

Ball, toes, blade, heel, bottom of the foot, bottom of the heel, instep, knee

targets

1. groin

2. lower abdomen

3. solar plexus

4. chest

5. neck

6. face

7. temple

8. rib cage

9. knee

AXE KICK-SPIN WHIP KICK

how to

1. Against a stalling opponent, throw a rear leg axe kick to the face and set your kicking leg down in front.

2. As your opponent backs up, immediately follow up with a rear leg spinning whip kick to the face.

*If he does not back up, punch to the chest or rear elbow strike to the jaw.

TRAINING TIP: When you step down after the axe kick, use your stepping momentum to produce additional force in the spinning whip kick. Perform this combination aggressively, without hesitation.

DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSE KICKS

how to

1. When your opponent attacks with a rear leg roundhouse kick, throw a counter rear leg roundhouse kick and set your kicking foot down at a 45° angle to the opponent’s torso.

2. As soon as he drops his foot and prepares to kick again (while he is inhaling), throw a quick roundhouse kick to the rib cage before he lifts his leg to kick.