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Hopping Roundhouse Question

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Vaxoin

Spectator

1 posts

Sunday 30th September 2007 at 16:35

Wouldn't it be more fluid to step the rear leg in FRONT of the the lead leg, so the roundhouse kick can be thrown with greater ease. I was under the impression that for the side kick, one was to step behind, but for the roundhouse, forward. Just wondering.

ninja9578

Regular

92 posts

Monday 1st October 2007 at 14:14

yes, it is more fluid that way :-\ For a hopping roundhouse kick I don't my feet in front or behind, I bring them together. Must be a stylistic difference, but I'm sure that you can get used to it.

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Rickson Gracie

Newbie

36 posts

Thursday 8th November 2007 at 04:07

Hopping Roundhouse only for people who are hopping mad, or hopping crazy. Try Omplata instead, work much better.

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Prof. Akers

Spectator

15 posts

Monday 12th November 2007 at 13:22

I love it when I see someone step in to throw a kick - any kick!
Really easy to block/parry/sway back and my personal favourite - step straight in - they miss, you nail 'em.