Kicking Structure Basics
so far, we’ve focused alot on developing the body structure and how to apply it to the upper body. But what about kicking? How do we develop power in our kicks? Guess what, it’s the same as always. Nothing should change, why? because Chinese Boxing is a “concept” based martial art. So whatever applies to the upper body should also apply to the lower body.
To do this, just take all the concepts of the shoulders and move them to the hips, the elbows are now your knees and your hand is your foot.
But the power will always be generated initially by the “body structure”, this should never change and only becomes more and more important as you get older and become forced to rely less and less on physical attributes.
As you practice, the “medium range” kicks, don’t worry about a slight sway back of the upper body, this is almost inevitable because you are trying to “engage” the hips, and will be predicated on your flexibility, just don’t overdo it.
practice with a partner, on a heavy bag and in front of a mirror, make sure to focus on the details.
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hey jin!
this was a great vid! i have been doing training with a TKD friend to learn some kicks, and i realise now i have been focusing to much on my legs and not on my hips and full body structour. so its just such convenient timing for you to make this vid!
thanks again man! always loving ur work!
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
thanks Elijah, keep up the training!
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Brooke broke the bag! Watch out Jin she’s dangerous!
Thanks again you guys. Jin, do you have any tips on how to work on your flexibility? I agree that in application, I don’t like kicks from the waist up (just as crazy as punching people in the foot, eh?) but I find that when I practice higher, I can get my kicks under better control.
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
you are correct, it’s always good to maintain your flexibility and nothing wrong with practicing higher kicks to help you do that. flexibility = less injuries during training!
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Jin,
Loving the focus on kicks, seems to be forgotten in most teaching.
‘Keep the hip up’ – you could make a tune that strap line, may a mix of hip hup and drum n bass – lol
Brook – you got a mean kick!
Take Care
Saj
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
hey Saj, yes, Brook kicks hard! -_o…thanks for your kind donation as well, take care and peace!
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Hey awesome work from you as expected, giving us great new things to practice
Rhis video kinda reminded me of the jackie chan movie nobody, also awesome kicks there.
Brooke looks really gracious while kicking, like a (very dangerous) goodes
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
can’t wait for Jackie Chan’s new movie, “Kung Fu Kid”, should be fun!
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Alex Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I have seen the trailer and thik so,too
Jackie is full of great Ideas that make godd movies, i have read his autobiographie
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WC kicks are often forgotten until you reach the upper levels/final stages of the art it seems. KUDOS to Jin & Co. for sharing this gem stone of the system early as opposed to a decade from now!!
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
yea, i agree, Dallas, it’s important to cover as many basics as possible to lay a strong foundation!
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Jin Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
it’s also good, because it reinforces the use of the “body structure” which is the key to everything.
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Very good video!!!
we practice every day wing chun kicks
Thanks
Facundo
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lesson learned, “HIP MOVEMENT” & “ALWAYS KEEP PRESSURE ON YOUR OPPONENT”. thank you very much sifu jin:)
btw, i had some problems in watching “#3 line of attack” thats why i’m just watching this now, and unfortunately i’m not yet done with “#3 line of attack”
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