Kicks to the head.

[Waylander]

Guys, im not very tall, 5'9" and I am well built but not flexible, is trying to kick to the head even something I should strive for? Or should I just work on whats good, low kicks and good hands? Also if I do try to get my kicks higher what are some good techniques for it. Pointing my stable foot backwards and hip movement, but I still have trouble getting up there. Stretching drills?

[wondermut]

I almost always kick to the legs. Back in my TKD days it was a bit diff. but now I do what works, Leg Kicks!

[ParazIT]

stretch and ****...even if the head kick isnt hard it gives you a phsycological (sp.?) edge.

if you learn to kick hard then you can knock people out...and thats a good bonus...

[Zen]

Flexibility and repitition. When you work on kicks just go as high as you can and it will improve with time. Stretch as often as possible, I was stiff as a board before I started training, I've already noticed a vast improvement in my flexibility.

[Big-g]

ok think of it this way im 5'8 5'9 and i am fat as hell i can kick over my own hight easily you just have to practice. ITs my hardest strike.

[academiachuteboxe]

I love it. I am 6'3" and I can kick someones head clear off their shoulders.

[Kempo Chris]

kick ur oppent in the head when he bends over
stick to low kicks, if u kick up high u lose alot of power and open yourself up too much
but definetley stretch out more it will not only benifit ur standup, but also ur gappling

[Curly Howard]

Stretching defiantly.......Just remember form first. Power and speed will come with good form

[Kempo Chris]

Originally posted by Curly Howard
Stretching defiantly.......Just remember form first. Power and speed will come with good form

Words never truer

[submission_guy]

i agree, they can be very effective. but if you throw one at the wrong time you might get taken down.