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Brown Belt
Joined: 22 Nov 2001
Posts: 672
Location: Birmingham, England
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hey everybody,
the spinning kick is really really ticking me off. whenever i turn 270 degrees , i always not do it fast enough, i get friction in my feet and when i try to lift the leg, i can only spin ankle hight!, though after some strectching and if im lucky i can do it head hight, the main reason why my kicks are so low, is that i loose my balance, and i dont do it fast enough, whenever i do the kick properly, i dont use the heel, but the bottom and side of the foot,
do any of you guys know how to improve my spinning kick?, my front kick and round kick, side kick are great, can reach over 6ft with them, its just the spinning kick i havent really clicked yet |
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Jack
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jun 2001
Posts: 1591
Location: England
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If you think you can or you can't, either way you're right.
Keep practicing and you'll get it. Also try improving some of the things involved. Try spinning on one foot without the kick, and work on your balance. Some other people will give much more helpful advice I am sure  |
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Karateka
Red Belt
Joined: 22 Jun 2001
Posts: 786
Location: North Vancouver, Canada
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Bend your support leg, keep your centre of gravity low, and focus your eyes where you want to go. Basically stare at a point and keep looking at it, even when you turn, your head must go first.
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
Posts: 6397
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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Don't feel bad Ad it took me 2 years to do a spinning kick. You will get the hang of it sooner or later just keep trying. It is discouraging in the meantime but see yourself doing it in your mind and keep working.
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Brown Belt
Joined: 22 Nov 2001
Posts: 672
Location: Birmingham, England
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| Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2001 11:05 am Post subject: |
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for real,
thnx for your guys posts
yeah i know i will take me some time, but sometimes its pretty bad and some days its great, its really all about balance
any general ideas of how to improve your balance??
i heard cat stance was ideal for this situation
any suggestions are most welcome |
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Jiggy9
Purple Belt
Joined: 01 Nov 2001
Posts: 517
Location: Dubai - U.A.E
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| Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2001 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Try maintaining youre balance in odd positions, by that I mean...stand on one leg, then the other, hand stands, ice skating/roller blading....things like that just help youre general sense of balance.
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Kickbutt
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 910
Location: North Vancouver Canada
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Unfortunately ad...it comes down to practice and some helpful tips...work on your spin first, and stay on the balls of your feet - that was always a big one for me and it helped alot. Practice makes perfect! Good luck!
Lori 
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
Posts: 6397
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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Here is kind of an odd idea to help work balance. It came from a physical therapist a while back. Stand in a corner and close your eyes. Just stand there. The corner is supposed to be better than the middle of the room because you can catch yourself on the wall before you hit the floor.
I wonder if doing this on one foot would be the next level? Or maybe doing a simple 180 kind of spin with the eyes closed?
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Jiggy9
Purple Belt
Joined: 01 Nov 2001
Posts: 517
Location: Dubai - U.A.E
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Joecooke007
Brown Belt
Joined: 24 Nov 2001
Posts: 720
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If you want to get your jump kicks higher you should lift weights that require you to lift with the legs. You'll develop an amazing vertical jump and will have time while you're up there to execute a great spin kick. 
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