Awesome tutorial, question. on your side kick video you mention driving the knee up high but in this video it doesn't seem like your driving the knee up on the backspin hook kick. Specifically just before you shoot the sidekick out to the side of the opponent. This is something that I have always wondered because I have heard people say lower chamber and others say high chamber. What do you think? Thanks!
I didnt stress the knee lift on this video, but its there. On the spin, the knee slams upwards but is immediately extending, so it rises as it reaches out. I try to actively drive the knee up on every kick, I'm not sure that a lower knee chamber would add power. The knee lift is explained better on my backside kick video right at the 5 minute mark, if you want to wacth it. By slamming the knee up after you pivot, you create momentum - this speed carries through the extension and the whipping action made with the hip flexors and finally the knee and calf muscles. Did that help?
great tutorial
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Awesome tutorial, question. on your side kick video you mention driving the knee up high but in this video it doesn't seem like your driving the knee up on the backspin hook kick. Specifically just before you shoot the sidekick out to the side of the opponent. This is something that I have always wondered because I have heard people say lower chamber and others say high chamber. What do you think?
Thanks!
I didnt stress the knee lift on this video, but its there. On the spin, the knee slams upwards but is immediately extending, so it rises as it reaches out. I try to actively drive the knee up on every kick, I'm not sure that a lower knee chamber would add power. The knee lift is explained better on my backside kick video right at the 5 minute mark, if you want to wacth it. By slamming the knee up after you pivot, you create momentum - this speed carries through the extension and the whipping action made with the hip flexors and finally the knee and calf muscles. Did that help?