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Moves
& Techniques
Punching tools
It
has to be said that the most speed can be achieved with
punching techniques. A fight can be ended with just one
blow, from a kick, knee or elbow. If these moves did not
end the fight, then you must have used counter attacks.
Punches are good tools for counter attacks, a jab the most
common move, creates distance and can stun too.
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Jab
/ Straight Punch
All of the power out of this move is from the body and waist.
This simple punch can be most effective because of its speed.
Once you are facing the target, make sure your guard is
tight, aiming with the forearm. Then push from the waist
and shoulder, keeping a tight fist. Immediately after, return
to your guarding position.
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Hook
/ Roundhouse Punch
Perhaps, the most damaging blow in the sport. I tend to
favour this move, as it is very powerful and an easier technique
to adopt. The strike has two movements. Swing the arm out
and around the target. Once you have hit the opponent, immediately
resume the guard position.
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Uppercut
This
is more of a lifting technique. Power from this punch is
exerted from the feet. There are various ways to perform
the uppercut, but this is the basic way. First you must
crouch down, slightly and as this is done lower the elbow
from the guard position. When risisng lift the upperbody
with the forearm and contact will be made from the fist.
The uppercut/rising punch is useful, because it can slide
past the guard and cause reasonable damage.
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Back
fist
This is the reverse of the hook and you may see the backfist
being used after a hook with the same hand. Swing the elbow
infront of you untill it is inline with the target. Afterwards,
flick the forearm out so the back of the fist hits. Remember
to sway a little with this technique to add more power.
And as with all punches, twist with the hip, but not too
much.
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Kicking
Techniques
If
you want to keep your opponent at bay, you may throw fast
jabs or advance with other attacks. Kicking the opponent
away is a safe option, you have more reach and the advantage.
Here is a list of the basic kicks we use today and their
explanations:
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Front
Kick
Simply lean into the kick and push the leg outwards, directing
the ball of the foot to the target. This is a very defensive
kick, but it can also be used to harass and cause considerable
damage.
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Roundhouse
This
involves a little more thought than the front kick. A roundhouse
is primarily a turning kick, it can be achieved with minimal
movement, but the power is compensated. First you guide
the knee up and out to the left or right (depending on which
leg you strike with). You then twist your hip towards the
target and for the most power; you flick the upper shin
into the opponent. The roundhouse can be aimed at the head,
ribs/kidneys, thy, and the knee if desired.
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Side
kick
To achieve this, you must turn and then pull the
knee away from the target. The power aspect is achieved
when you push into the target and strike with the outer
ridge of the foot. You must return to the stance quickly
or there would be trouble. Sidekicks can be aimed at the
head, knack, solar plexus, chest, groin and knee.
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Axe
Kick
This is done by lifting your leg up from your opponents
side and shifting it to his center. You then execute the
move by bringing the leg straight downwards. Can be a very
effective move if done correctly. You can aim to drop your
opponents guard or go straight for his head. Make sure you
return to the guard very fast after contact is made.
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Crescent-Kick
This is a kick that can be used to break a guard down or
knock a knife out of some ones hand. To do an inward cresent
kick move the left foot out, bring your leg up high and
direct the ball of the foot to the target. Outward cresent
kick is the reverse. Move the left foot to the right then
sweep the high foot to the left.
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| More
Advanced Moves (Higher
Grades) |
| Jumping
Spinning Kick |
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| Jumping
Side Kick |
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