xion, you actually initiate the kick partially. you either end up kicking him in the kneecap, or get close, and then wham!
rwk, you are certainly correct. an experienced fighter may lift the leg in order to not recieve the full damage(if i got what you were saying correctly), slide into the attack to nullify the power of it(which is most likely to be at the end of the kick), or simply "circle" through it.
it is very possible to deflect an oncoming low kick with a hand(wouldn't recommend the use of both hands), but notice i say deflect or parry - not taking the full force directly on the forearm or hand. it also depends on the type of low kick as in many traditional arts a kick can very well be transitioned into a step. i personally like to kick, or use the foot to deflect, the oncoming low kick while stepping into an advantageous position.
rwk, you are certainly correct. an experienced fighter may lift the leg in order to not recieve the full damage(if i got what you were saying correctly), slide into the attack to nullify the power of it(which is most likely to be at the end of the kick), or simply "circle" through it.
it is very possible to deflect an oncoming low kick with a hand(wouldn't recommend the use of both hands), but notice i say deflect or parry - not taking the full force directly on the forearm or hand. it also depends on the type of low kick as in many traditional arts a kick can very well be transitioned into a step. i personally like to kick, or use the foot to deflect, the oncoming low kick while stepping into an advantageous position.
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