What is your favorite strike?

[Cue Ball]

Hey, how's that for a coincidence? I've been in the Security Industry for 5 1/2 years. Seeing how the side thrust kick comes from the back leg (as I was taught anyway), rotates around the vertical axis of the body for around 90 degrees, then thrusts out, I found it too slow and cumbersome for practical usage. Great if you've got time, but my personal feeling is that speed is of the essance, in order to deal with the usual multiple opponents that are likely to be involved.

[Mithios]

aaah! that's it!

Cue ball, We are talking about differen't kicks then. the one i am refering to is a side kick with the front leg with a step or skip in thrusting movment with the back. We call the one you are refering to as a side kick w/the back leg.And, yes i agree it is slow! It is a lot faster tho,if you do it out of a shallow boxing stance,.As compared to a back,or front stance.I do alot of boxing,and Muay Thai. So it all blends together now. Nice to see some one in the security field on these boards. keep on,keepin on. Mithios

[guy incognito]

Ah stepping side thrust kicks we ITF people called them.Security sucks I know.I hate it.

[Cue Ball]

Right-o then. We were never taught that technique. The closest we got was side leg raising as a warm up technique (school or instructor's fault, I have no idea). I can see how that would be useful now.

[Tiger Claw]

Mine is actually the elbow but it isn't up there . I picked side kick since it is my favorite kick.

[Tameo]

I have trouble blocking axe kicks Can anyone give me some advise on how to block them?

[guy incognito]

Get out of the f*#kin way!If you must block them(No other option)use a circular bloking movement don't block at 90 degrees or you'll break something.
If you knowTKD try my favorite block/kick the outer and inner cresant kick.They totally nullify almost all kicks.

[Cue Ball]

To block an axe kick 1: Put your head in it's path to rid us of your stupidity. 2: Tell us how it went. Axe kicks were designed to be almost unblockable. Guy Incognito's crescant kick is about the only possible defence, even then the timing would have to be perfect.

Best defence against an axe kick? DON'T BE WHERE IT IS!!!

[guy incognito]

Good for almost all kicks except maybe round house/turning kick.Even then if your really good like me you can apply it to these kicks successfully.

[Tameo]

Ok thanks i'll try that

[guy incognito]

Cool let us know how that works out.

[Spookey]

Stepping Side Kick (ITF

I have found a greatly useful combination that has worked for me several times in real life altercations.
From a free moving stance (boxing-fighting stance), deliver a lead hand thrust (obverse) punch or backfist towards the face (normally brings up the hands opening up the ribs) deliver the stepping side kick to the open target!
Worst case scenario I have incountered, my foe did not react as I had hoped...so he got punched in the face!
Remember, this kick is most effective as a pelvic region kick...(all TKD is not high, spinning, and flashy...simple works best!)

TAEKWON! (Oh Do Kwan)
Spookey

[darrianation]

I have trouble blocking axe kicks Can anyone give me some advise on how to block them?

Kick the support leg: They fall hard! Step in with a power punch like a cross.
I have also just step in and shoved them. By stepping into close range the foot will miss and even if he brings the foot down before you knock him off his feet only the calf will hit and no damage done. This takes quickness and good timing otherwise you'll be on the floor.

Or just move to the side with a half step let the kick miss you then close for the kill.

[KSD]

kwan soo taerigi, palkup taerigi, najunde dollyo chagi

or

nukite, hiji-ate, gedan mawashi-geri

[Thai Bri]

Axe kicks are easy to avoid and/or block. Even the almost useless Age Uke, done correctly, can see it off easily enough.