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TAEKWONDO

taekwondo does emphasize kicking but also has punching and self–defense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV4Sf3sSCOY

TOP 3 TAEKWONDO KICKING TECHNIQUES

1.SPINNING HOOK KICK- Dwi Huryeo Chag

A Spinning Hook Kick is a heavy impact kick and is amongst the oldest spinning kicks. However, just two decades ago, spinning kicks as a whole were considered too risky especially in a bout which involved experienced fighters. Nonetheless, with the advancement in footwork and contemporary strategies, spinning kicks especially the spinning hook kick has gone on to become the most lethal weapon in a martial artists’ arsenal. The growing craze of the spinning hook kick can be fairly attributed to the upright fighting stance along with the enhancement of intricate footwork. Traditionally, fighters used to prefer a low stance in order to generate greater power however. It’s not the same with spinning hook kick.

2.SPINNING BACK KICK- Dwi Chagi

perfect back kick or spinning back kick can shatter your opponent’s ribs. Case in point, the video below, herein, Aaron (the person in black) demonstrates back kick on Shane (the person-in blue) from FightTips. What’s astonishing is the ground that Shane loses when a back kick is delivered just at 35% of Aaron’s power and that too with the guard on. Imagine 100% power and connection without the guard! I can imagine the sound of rib cracking already just like Wonderboy Thompson

3.ROUND HOUSE KICK- Dollyo Chag

is a KICK in which the practitioner lifts their knee while turning the supporting foot and body in a semicircular motion, extending the leg striking with the lower part of the shin and/or the instep (top of the foot) the ball of the foot can also be used to strike the target and is preferable when power breaking thick boards. This type of kick is utilized in many different martial arts and is popular in both non-contact and full-contact martial arts competitions. The kick has many variations based on stance, leg movement, striking surface, and the height of the kick.

ARNIS

The Philippines is an island nation rich in both culture and history. … Arnis/Kali/Escrima was originally developed by the people native to the islands using simple impact and edged weapons such as kampilans, rattan, swords, daggers, spears and other assorted weaponry for combat and self defense.

TOP 3 STRIKEs TECHNIQUES OF ARNIS

1. STRIKE TO THE CROWN?TOP OF HEAD

This is a straight downward overhead swing directed towards the crown of the head.

Hitting the top of the head can immobilize your opponent, deliver damage to the brain and throw him off balance.

Using a real sharp or powerful weapon can even shatter the skull bones ending the fight to your favor in a matter of seconds.

2.THRUST TO THE STOMACH

This is a strong thrust to the solar plexus or the stomach and can cause fatal damage to the vital organs in the abdomen.

In this strike, the practitioner will thrust the weapon hand to the target point, which is the solar plexus.

It is then followed by an upward motion that will cut through the opponent’s body.

3.LEFT LOWER LEG

This strike is just like the previous one.

The practitioner will extend the weapon hand and lower his body to hit the knee, the shin or the ankle.

This time the palm should face downward.

MUAY THAI

Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs”; and using eight points of contact the body mimics weapons of war. The hands become the sword and dagger; the shins and forearms were hardened in training to act as armor against blows, and the elbow to fell opponents like a heavy mace or hammer; the legs and knees became the axe and staff. The body operated as one unit. The knees and elbows constantly searching and testing for an opening while grappling and trying to spin an enemy to the ground for the kill.