When to KICK in a Street Fight? | Karate for Self Defense
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- There are always a lots of "if, then" answers when it comes to martial arts and self defense. Kicks are no different. BUT are kick heavy styles like Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai, and more BAD for self defense? Some push Kicks, Side Kicks, Roundhouse kicks are strong and sturdy kicks! Here are some reasons you should or should NOT throw Kicks in a street fight! (My answer usually is do not...)
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Yo sensei, I've trained in karate, taekwondo, and Muay Thai for my kicks. I only throw head kicks in street fights when they are too tired to hold up a guard. I usually throw left leg to liver or knee stomps and prefer my boxing and wrestling in those situations. The young guys at the gym always ask if a head kick is a good way to end a street fight quick. I answer with "unless you kick as fast as Bruce Lee, it will end quick for you"
The one time I've been in a "street fight" if you could even call it that, I went straight for a roundhouse to the head, I missed, but the guy was like "oh shit this guy knows how to fight" and he backed off immediately.
That’s pretty dope!
That often occurs as well. Even taking a comfortable Stance can dissuade many folks.
similar, in high school, it whiffed, and to myself i realized kicking in a catholic school uniform(see point 2) has problems, but the other guy took the hint and backed off. it was a dumb fight, most that you will get into are dumb, especially when a teenager.
"but there's some exceptions" yes, when your friends are watching and you wanna impress them with some sick spinning shit.
The best way to impress is to look smart to fight
Silver lining: if you manage to spark someone out with some crazy ass tekken fuckery, nobody who saw that shit is ever gonna fuck with you
@@Toxicgamerdog Or every fuckin hero in a tapout shirt now wants to see just how good you are lmfaaooo
Front kick for the win. Only when the weather is dry.
Slippery when wet was not just an album from Bon Jovi
That’s the truth
Don't forget Muay Thai leg kicks...
LOL. 😁😁😂😂🤣🤣
@@youssafsu2307 That's what I'm sayin'.
Seth I’m not gonna lie. When you film here I get some serious colosseum vibes😂
It’s a pretty dope spot!
Sensei Seth also when you where talking about what to practice for a street fight I immediately thought of gjj and Muay Thai. Best combo for practical self defence in my opinion.
This is where he hosts f***t c**b
Paul Murrell I’d sign up for that 😂
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Low kicks are SO effective if you have good shin condition. It can destroy anyone's leg. Well not anyone's but you get the point
Indeed!
low kicks is the key
Low kicks are not so effective. I have a friend who gets into fights a lot. He told me how he fought some muai thai guy once. The guy was good at distance management and constantly threw low kicks. My guy was hurting but went on trying to put him down. At last the muai thai guy got slower and was put down and beaten up. After the fight my guy was not able to walk for a week, but still he won.
@@silafuyang8675 tough friend bro. He is the exception not the rule
@@2ndacc288 Never saw or heard of a street fight won by a low kick. In the video, the low kick works but the guy looks tough enough to stand up and go on. Where I live, not so very long ago, if you go out, you will get into a fight 100%. Anyway, times change, tactics also change, now there is RUclips, UFC, Buakaw... In my time, when one went down, the fight was over. Now it is different, but the key for surviving is the same: finish it as soon as possible. Low kicks wear people down but do not finish.
I'm starting to dread the day you make virtual content and I'm watching with oculus head gear. Gonna get popped by head kicks nonstop
Hahahahaha
Good video. A lot of people including myself do not think about these until they have trained for long enough to think about what can go wrong. I actually specifically train kicks with slippery footing, such as socks on concrete, and attempt some kicks before I stretch to know my natural flexibility.
Ooh, interesting!!
You have to close distance to really mess the guy up. Why not kick him on the way in?
Old kung fu saying “every step can be a kick; every kick can be a step.”
Boom! I like the mindset
Well, let me shit on your day here..
Why waste the energy?
Most people aren't fit enough to go even 2 rounds.
True
Jon D Does stepping and kicking burn all your gas? Are your moves energy efficient? Can you go more rounds than the other guy - what if it’s a fight and basically just one big round? Don’t shit on my day, go out and do some cardio. And kick em on the way in.
@@MG-bi6mq 😂😂😂😂😂 fine, damnit😂😂😂😂😂
Great information. My first Sensei used to tell us to never kick above the waist(hip) in a streetfight. He also reenforced avoiding a fight. Sensei had great abilities with his kicks since he originally trained in Hapkido in Korea and then later learned Goju-Shorin in NC. Although his kicks were at the same level as yours he emphasized kicking low in the street. Bill Wallace recommends practicing kicks barefooted and with different types of footwear on different ground surfaces in one of his books.
Yea avoiding fights is def the way to go! Thanks for the story!!
I’m an FMA player and not throwing kicks above the #3 angle is built into our style for that reason.
Love the multiple camera angles!
Thank you!!
Reason for that kicks happen in a "street fight"
1 - because the opportunity presented itself.
2 - the person in question was capable of performing one.
Pretty much lol
Short and simple.
Pretty much.
If you are defending yourself a great target for a kick is the groin.
Unless you've trained groin kicks, you're probably gonna miss and hit the inner thigh
Great lesson! I really liked how you broke down and used the realworld video examples to explain your points:)
Every time Seth makes a vid in those ruins you know it'll be a good, informative video.
I would never open with a kick in a streetfight. It would be punches followed by a kick.
Agreed or I might fake a low kick and pop up high but I don't think I'd actually start off with a kick unless they came at me with a weapon. In that case I'm aiming straight for the pills!!
Cool analyses of those street fights... Nice points about why or why not to throw kicks in practial self-defense situations
Nice vid Seth it was really satisfying to see after training
0:15 epic chambered punch!
😂😂😂 thanks!
The multiple camera angles is a nice touch homie!
I remember years ago working Security in Raleigh NC were I was on foot patrol. I was exposed to the elements. It was a cold wet winter's night. My body was stiff and tired from the weather and the walking (especially my legs). A thought that kept going through my mind was if I was attacked would I be able to defend myself and what techniques would I use. Remember to practice scenario training. Practice sometimes in street clothes, in uncomfortable environments, and when you are tired and really don't feel like training. BTW I hope you are staying safe.
You know it! Also what’s up in Raleigh!! 👏👏
@@SenseiSeth I live 45 miles North of Raleigh in Henderson. I used to take part time Security jobs that I would start in September to pay for my kids Christmas. I would work in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill. I no longer need to do this since my kids are all grown up. We corresponded before and you told me you teach in Raleigh. Hopefully we can meet one day when things go back to normal, but unfortunately I'm nowhere near the Martial Artist that I used to be. Wondering where Icy Mike teaches at. I saw one of his videos where he was teaching a Dirty Boxing seminar at Myrtle Beach that looked like a lot of fun with good information.
His seminars are awesome! Hopefully I’ll be teaching more soon too 👍👍
Really great video. Lots of good info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Seth, I have to say this is one of my favorite videos of yours thus far, in terms of how martial arts/self-defense is so often situational and circumstantial. Great work at describing various scenarios in which these techniques could apply. #justbecauseicankickhighdoesntmeanihaveto #taekwondontfightinthestreets
Thank you my friend! Also, great hashtags 😂😂
Nice video! I liked the clear definitions and examples.
Awesome, thank you!
dude btw you're a quality teacher, proper inspire me with making my videos
Gotta get them flex jeans.
Did a similar video too! Love everything you said 🙏. Also, for all the casuals on here talking about groin kicks...yes, obviously it's a good target BUT you need to know either 1. How to set up the groin kick with other strikes or 2. How to follow up with strikes AFTER the groin kick. Basically, you can't just rely on the groin kick because it's "a good target." You gotta set it up just like any other strike.
The last and hopefully final street situation I was in was in 2007. The guy was much bigger but also older so I figured most likely slower so I decided when and if it came to blows I am going to rely on kicks and movement to take reach out of the equation while still trying to maintain some distance. It didn't last long as he squared his shoulders up and charged straight at me. I took a side step and threw a front leg roundhouse kick to his solar plexus and followed that up immediately with a right cross. It was really just instinct. All that pre-fight thinking didn't amount to much. Instinct and muscle memory took over. If you train right and you put in the work things work out. Any simple technique whether it's a kick, punch, throw or submission can work in a fight if you train well and execute it correctly. What I did wasn't fancy or pretty but it saved me from getting my ass whooped with little thought and little effort.
There is a saying from Seneca "Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those that you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one; Men learn as they teach'
Love it!
Great subject to cover. Ive been training high kicks for years. But In a street situation I wouldn't kick anything higher than my waist. Just a snapping motion only really to serve as a distraction if any kick was to be thrown. But In training legs you can move and angle faster, apply flexible juijitsu moves or advanced throws and if it's a drawn out fight you have the option of chopping down bigger opponents using kicks. Even just having a stronger stance and balance is always a good pay off from training kicks.
Now, before watching the video i can already tell, that it's going to be great xD
Oh and what my dad told me is that HE, back in his day, always opened up the fight with blocking his opponent's vision and then going with a push kick to the knee. Most of the time the fight was over at that moment. Or you just go with a low kick as hard as possible. At that moment most of the people stop fighting... I heard of course... Yeah my dad told me that...
Oh and ps: i can literally get my knee up to almost my damn shoulder without streching... I feel like that's genetics xD
Smart smart!! And it’s a little genetics for sure
You’re also quite young 😂😂
I'm 48 and my hammies enjoy screaming at me whenever I warm up 😁🙄
How did he block their vision?
@@_alexfoster pocket sand
Awesome video. I liked the way you emphasized talking your way out of a situation. Number one best option. But if you do have to defend yourself you gave some great things to think about.
Truth! Thanks bud 🙏
Oh yeah, don't kick me I subscribed.
freeze gopher haha lucky you! 😂 kidding, thanks!
In my kumite days (90's) I never could score with kicks...Always the jab or backfist. In the later days i faked with kicks because i present the nut kick which as icy mike might say that's something all guys think about (not a quote). The Leg kick into trip then shoot....man that is so effective since i move forward for submissions. All my actual streetfights involved me facing off against a wannabe MMA guy/weapon guy who thinks lifting the leg off the ground looks good. No kicks when you on your back....That being said being the bag guy in my dojo I've felt those kicks from Olympic level athletes....and yeah that sand trick we learnt in JKD and silat....Sensei your versatility thinking is inspiring. Also another idea is using kicks for shooting/tackles and clinch stuff. Also in the age of Social distancing...kicks keep the desired separation effectively lol
Low kick can almost always be used in self defense. Especially the oblique kick is great for keeping distance. But to be honest most self defense situations include close quarters like a staircase. So for self defense boxing and clinch fighting will benefit you more. Just my experience and opinion. Great video Seth with great things to think about and to consider👊🏼
Agree 100 % Having good boxing and clinch skills are essential.
Thank you Sensei
Technique is difficult to describe well through text but I'll do my best here.
A safe and smart time to kick is when you intercept their punching arm from their outside. Roll their arm so their palm is facing up. Pull them towards you and kick them in the side. You'll break ribs. He can't hit or kick you because he's facing the wrong way in an arm bar. His free hand can't even reach you without tearing his rotator cuff. Fighting is very situational so I'll highlight a couple below
*He punches with left, you left step and catch punch with left hand. You roll his arm up during the interception, pulling him towards you, side kick with left foot to side of ribs. kicking low is ineffective here.
*He punches with left, you left step and catch punch with right hand. You roll his arm during interception so palm is facing up. Side kick to ribs with right foot. Note: Alternatively his knee can be stomped from this position. Or his elbow can be broken if you keep rotating his arm forward and drive you right knee up into it.
Mirror these rules for intercepting a right punch.
Great Vid.
Thanks!!
Front snap kicks work well and if they lean back if you kick high u can go for double leg takedown
Boom
Well said
When it's one of those like pub/bar/street situations, lots of people around little room to move, side kicks are actually fuckin great there, keeps them at bay, puts a barrier in between them getting to you, but also its a really good kick for distancing, you put the leg out push em back a few times once you've read how they push forward you can just drop the leg and go straight for your punches
I can out of the blue get a jumping front kick above my head without warming up. I only do that kick because it looks really cool
Hahaha kicks are cool indeed. Could work on the streets 😂
Ha! Insta sub.
“Do you struggle to get out of bed?”
Truth dude.
Nice.
I like how you do your transitions like hard2hurt, now you guys basically the same person 😂😂
When I mess around with my friends or the small amount of times I've gotten into Street fights I don't ever got for flashy kick.i always just go for the stuff that work.
A simple powerful chopping leg kick always work due to most peoples legs not being conditioned for that type of damage and eventually won't be able to move around as effectively and makes it super easy to pick them apart after that.
Any recommendations for shin guards? I’m about to start sparring again
Front snap kicks to the shin, groin, inside leg kicks, and jar or sidekicks to the knee I think are the only kicks I'd go for in a street fight. Pretty much anything under the waist. Even Thai kicks I'm a little Leary about because you can telegraph them and get taken down or risk going shin to shin with someone but they can definitely work, you just gotta be careful, but yea, just my two cents.
Seth I too can be contradictory especially with kicks, but there's a time and place for it. In a fight it's important to keep it basic, something low risk (like you said) because not everyone is on that level even if so it's still safer stick with curtain kicks and avoid others. The subject of kicks is a tricky one but some kicks can easily cripple or kill if it land.
My front snap side kick worked like a charm in sparring and matches. It was too fast too get caught and was way more damaging than a front push kick. I could see myself using that in real life. Otherwise I would stick to low kicks and my fists, and of course my grappling skills when you get into a clinch.
Right on
Right on
wait... are you saying I can't do Street Figher moves in a STREET fight?? That's so sad.
I always go with a super-spinning-side-kick followed with chi-balls from my palms, works every time.
Front kick is still the best, thats why my Kung Fu and Karate instructors always ask us to work on front kick vigorously.
Love your vids man, wish I could train with you but, ya know... there's an ocean in between us lol
Ocean smocean
@@SenseiSeth if my band ever make it stateside I'm gonna hit you up!! :)
A good front kick can create space and maintain your opponent out of reach, I had a situation when a guy wanted to fight me and came for me, and I send him flying down a hill with a well placed front kick to the belly, after that he did chill and left.
When I first started martial arts it was at a McDojo where they taught point sparring they were all about flashly high kicks and point sparring. I wasn't very flexible and lost a lot of sparring matches but I was constantly in street fights and able to throw kicks. They were just to the legs and midsection the highest. Then again it was the 90's and I was constantly in fights prior to joining that McDojo so I had different experiences.
I try not to ever get into fights at McDojo, I simply order a cheeseburger.
@@kbanghart with or without pickles 😁
If you use kicks in a street fight use low kicks to knee, shin, thigh, groin. Don't use high or even midlevel kicks.
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Seth, I have a video request. I've heard people say BJJ isn't applicable in street fights. I would like to see you do a video on what styles are best for a real life street fight with NO rules. Great video. Also what if there's more than one attacker?
muay thai/kickboxing with some basic wrestling to avoid takedowns (especially double leg takedowns/suplex, i seen people die from them).
There are always rules. Everybody has things that they aren't willing to live with. If there are no rules, just have a weapon and blow them away pre-emptively. Florida style. ☀️🌴😎🌴☀️
@@zephune9506 damn you seen a dude die from a suplex?
7:20 hahahaa the way he was walking with the crosslegs. im dead.
LvL uP Ent. You CANT do that lmao
@@SenseiSeth 😭☠
My favorite thing to do when I'm sparring is just a simple kick to the abdomen followed by another front kick to the face.
Low/high baby!
What about leg kicks
I feel like I mentioned leg kicks lol
Sensei Seth my bad missed it
If the brawler is gonna charge you, try to push kick him on stomach or Thai clinch his/her leg
There's also one more point to consider....
Even, when stars are aligned right and one could land a devastating kick to the head should one?
When you don't have control where your opponent is going to fall chances are you both land into bad places, you to jail, him/her grave.
Self defence is NEVER simple matter, things can go wrong in court wether you were wrong or right.
Granted a rather be judged by three than carried by six.
Is the side kick or knee effective to use when the other guy try to shoot for takedown. I never see in mma so I assume not, but my institution say it should be good if you wait till the other guy commit first?
What're your thoughts on a straight kick to the knee? That's probably your longest range attack and can cripple an opponent's leg if it lands right. If it doesn't land properly, at least the opponent has to be on defense as you close the distance to hit with something else.
One of the main tricks to use kicks in street confrontations , is to hide the movement . Kici without geting your knee all the way up , when your foot is at level with the knee of your standing leg you kick high , turn your hook kick into a side kick and beware of question kicks they only seem to work with people with no traditional training
Another great point 👏
In one of my first "streetfights" I kicked an Idiot with a front push kick on the chest, while he was running at me. 😺
But you are right about many things in the video.
I myself hate teaching "self-defense" but when people ask about it, I always try to be honest, since I worked in "security jobs", showing them mostly front (push and snap) kicks, low kicks and very much kneestriking for clinching and close distance.
But the most important thing is, since I did this myself when I started working in security jobs: Doing a daily workout, with 30 minutes of shadowboxing, frontkicks and kneestrikes (nothing fancy) for cardio, do another 30 minutes of strength straining, get a shower and sing the Ducktales Theme (okay, the Ducktales Theme is not important, but it sounds good under the shower). The casual 2-3 days a week doing something in the gym or dojo, may not be not enough to be get routine in striking, balance and knowledge of your own skills. In the gym or dojo you get the needed sparring and impact training, but to kick and punch as safe as possible, you should work on it almost every day.
You must be between the age of 34 to 44, because I use to do the same thing. It is a catchy theme song along with rescue rangers and dark wing duck. Okay enough reminiscing. Take care.
What do you think about feints from kicks? You feint a front snap kick to a roundhouse to the ribs or head.
Most people on the street aren’t expecting you to throw a kick, so feinting a kick may not do much
Number 2 what clothing do u have some close have air pockets some are thick & dence
masterhood of the kicking technique, if you can kick in mud or ice without falling, but actually kicking then sure, you may want to use that kick, if you do have the apropiate conditions to kick then kick away ( yes clothing matters too)
Jesus. I’m that guy who wakes up tight, needs to warm up and is not naturally flexible. Leg kicks ftw!
I was in a situation once where a kick I threw was caught, and since the other guys was so big (and I weighed probably 40-50 lb at the time) he just threw me away. The next day I tried the same thing except instead of fully extending the leg that was on the ground I kept it in a sort of crouched position. While I could not kick as high as I usually could, when he caught it (again) I used the crouched leg that was on the ground to jump toward him and kneed him in the crotch before he could throw me. Now I always make sure to crouch when I’m kicking, just in case.
Ahhh shucks man I really wanted to try it out too😕
I've used the teep effectively a few times, it's great for creating distance, when people don't know to expect it it pushes them back very far and can wind them without causing too much damage.
I've thrown a few roundhouses, they caused damage every time but DIDN'T create distance, i'd put it up there with body punches, but more dangerous for both parties.
I ended up in court last time i threw a roundhouse, it broke a couple of the guy's ribs, but at the time it seemed to have no effect at all.
Maybe work on your de-escalation so you're not in so many fights, haha.
Lol indeed!
@@fauxbravo These have all been while working in security, the majority on one pub door!
I'm heading there for a shift in an hour so I might have more tales for you soon.
@@digs1223 Oof, well good luck out there. Stay safe.
A good leg kick is the best way to make the guy in front of you know that you mean business while not escalating too much the fight or risking to injure him too much
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I'd never use high kicks even when in fighting as a kid in school. It's risky that you can be countered and even if you connect. You'll do more damage than needed and get in trouble. BUT, Teeps and Leg Kicks are life savers literally
i used a high roundhouse kick when i was younger straight to some kids face ended the fight instantly. there was soo much blood. real story if your flexible they can definitely work (used to do kickboxing).
Easier as we’re younger! Glad you stayed safe 👍
Cap
@@Bigmfnniqqa hater
As a 4th black in kyokushin, I've always either shin to shin kicked then punched to the nose or vise versa. Steel tip shoes help too (Walmart $35). Of course, I have an enterage of other stuff thanks to 10 additional years in kickboxing under Benny the jet Urquedez in Van Nuys, CA. Talk is good but the bad guy always sees it as a sign of weakness and he'll escalate it to the next level. So be careful and be very very fast and acurate.
0:09 aaaaal piiiiiingo. Se a vandiao con esa.
90% of the time I wear sweats. But I'm like 30 so I don't need to worry about streetfights anymore 🤣
Haha yea, I’ve never had to tbh 😂
Yeah about that. I saw a study years ago that said most of a man's fights are usually in the 17 to 25 years old range.
@@mrdent5648 yea, being a teenager could suck sometimes - you could get groups that would hop you. Why I actually started karate 🤣
@@Ottepeg89 yeah that's why I got into martial arts as well. Got sick and tired of being bullied at high school.
Low kicks are the most viable option or well timed teeps
I just do a push/front kick at the begining and that it
Maybe a kick in the back side of the knee
Im train savate and this is sparing
I was in 3 fights
And i just kickc the back of the knee
There ya go 👍👍
when people are walking up all puff chested, spartan kicks will get their attention real quick when you push them 10 ft away onto their ass.
When theyre squared up/balanced, oblique kicks make them lean forward and immediately leave their face open for a variety of punches.
If theyre leaned back, a strong kick to the ankles will make them lose their balance fast, opens a lot up.
Kicks can be very effective if you know what youre doing
There ya go 👏👏
Sensei Seth very little mma training but me and my freinds used to get into a lot of street fights back in the day(stupid ik), and sparred with each other a lot. Plan on making my way to a gym for kickboxing/jiu jitsu as soon as everything opens up. Wish me luck
Hello sensey
What kicka can we then thro in a street fyt ??? What abt the nee stomp ???
Not a terrible optiob
All so true.i got jumped recently by 2 people and i only kept my distance and do some defence they started kick and fall like idiots and i was afraid they die by themselves.kicking is ok if you have experience and you know how to do it.but again if you have that experience why try take a guys head off on the street its easy do defend against untrained people.nice video man like always
Low kicks are amazing imo as long as is not slippery
Marios M. Gotta be safe always, glad you’re good 👍
I see, so I just need to zone them as much as possible o-o
I am lucky enough to have never been in a street fight, but as a guy, I am sure we have all had those "dude I would totally win in a fight" arguments with our buddies that turn into a hard spar for fun (or maybe people I know have a weird sense of the word fun). I have learned that a good leg kick or front kick (my only two solid kicks) are fantastic when used once. Hit the leg once. Then show it afterwards to open other stuff up. It is crazy how much people fear a hard kick to the leg. So much so that almost anyone will naturally drop their hands or pick a leg up to protect it. Of course just messing around with friends I would always just use that as a chance for a take down or a light body shot, but it seems like it could be valuable to setup a punch in a real fight
Bada bing bada boom. And soon you’ll add side kicks.. right?
@@SenseiSeth For sure! I am working on those stretches now! I am 5'4 and I am not very flexible, though I have been improving. I don't want to start trying to throw side kicks and tear something. Of course you would be totally liable for that as you know
Teep are good in the street if you want to keep the distance or knock them to the ground and run
Just have to make sure they don’t get caught
@@SenseiSeth yeah keep the distance and time it well but people won't expect it anyway they normally think about the punch
Kyokushin Karate has clinching and grappling throws when in self-defense.
Growing up in Boston I have been into a lot of street fights. I have also seen quite a bit of people use kicks. Almost every time a kid throws a kick, that same person gets slammed on his ass and worst case scenario he smashes his head off the concrete and he’s out cold. Then again it was brawls, 1 one 1 fights I was in. Street fights are so freaking dangerous.. Please always avoid concrete. Don’t act like you’re the toughest person in the world. Make sure you get on grass if you need to fight someone do not do it on concrete. You could easily kill someone
As a mainly kicking fighter (plus some grappling) in street situations, i kick to the legs or the waist when someone rush in... Also, i have the body of a t-rex, my legs look like the legs of a sumo wrestler, while i have the arms of a girl... wich means my kicks are my best option to deal damage, and i can usually drop grown male adults with them, when they manage to get pass my legs, i go for a grip and throw them down with a "judo type throw"(wich i have learnt im either bjj, bujinkan, shotokan karate, sanda or soo bahk do) and follow it up with a stomp to use my leg strength advantage
The reason i dom saybwich throw os because there are many throws, i use one of a long list of options depending on situation
I can Kick high with out warming up but I also been training for 26 years
I thrown kicks in a street fight to great success. They actually set up your hands better. I didn't rely on them for the whole fight. And it didn't last that long anyway.
dude woah you are a badass
Low kicks are the way. If you take out his/her mobility you can disengage and end the fight. Mule kicks work well if someone is coming at your from behind, good chance they will run/walk into it.
Early gang where you at
Ayeee, earlier than I was
Fights can start in any way. Those were not good examples, because the opponents were away, prepared with hands up and so on. Usually fights do not start like a sparring situation. The best time to kick is in the very beginning of the fight, when the opponent is not prepared. When he has managed the distance for what he does and put his hands up, it is not a good time. Point for the clothing was correct and very important, there is also the restriction of space and ground. You just can't kick in closed spaces and when not on solid ground. As for the aim: head is the best aim, because a good kick finishes the opponent. Of you can kick the head with a roundhouse, kick it. Front kicks for the middle as a distance management kicks, low stop kicks to the shin or low kicks. Side kicks and spinning kicks require more skill. Last 3 street fights when I used kicks, I hit the head first with right roundhouse. The fights were over after the kick: the opponents were either down or gave up.
I always try and wear stuff that makes kicking easier. I hate when I wear tight jeans and stuff
i saw that you recreated the avatar moves,can i suggest you try to recreate street fighter moves?
Sure!
OMG Thanks!
Sure thing!
Kicking in a street fight depends on the envierment the envierment dictates what kicks one can & can't do
It's almost never not worth it to give your means of escape and balance for a potentially "strong" attack, unless the situation presents itself like in the first example where dude legs were crossed and he had no balance.