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A
good technique in any sport is what separates a brilliant
athlete from just a normal one. For example, football. Anyone
can kick a ball, but to make it bend, add power and precision
is a totally different issue. It is the same for a kickboxer.
Each kick, punch and block needs power and precision along
with lots of other things; which can be summed up as technique.
As
kickboxers and martial artist, at The Fusion we not only practice
for club and competition but for self defence as well. Therefore
we are not governed by rules as say a boxer may be. So certain
moves are set for us to learn like a reverse punch, backfist
and ridge-hand but we will also practice jab's, hook's, elbows
and the occasional lock or take-down. Only the first three
mentioned will be shown on the website.
REVERSE
PUNCH |
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Used
to deliver a nauseating blow to the body. This will
be a clenched fist and on contact your palm should be
facing the floor.
A reverse punch is always thrown from the back hand,
not the lead hand. Hence the name. |
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BACK
FIST |
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As
the name suggests, you make a fist, point your elbow
at the target and flick the rest of your arm out, connecting
with the back of your fist. |
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RIDGE
HAND |
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An
open hand, fingers clenched tight together and the thumb
tucked away is how the strike should look when it connects
with the target area.
Always maintain a slight bend in the arm when the ridge-hand
is thrown and lands to avoid jarring your arm. |
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There
are five basic kicks you will need to know as a kickboxer,
they are as follows - front kick, round kick, side kick, axe
kick and hook kick. Although there are many more spinning
and jumping kicks, low kicks, knees and sweeps you will only
find them out at The Fusion lessons.
FRONT
KICK |
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The
toes should be curled back throughout the kick. On connection
to the target area, hit with the bottom of the foot.
All force should be projected forwards, not up.
Front kicks should be put to the body. |
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ROUND
KICK |
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These
kicks are suitable for body or head kicks, thrown on
their own, doubled up or used as part of a combination.
Round kicks should be flicked 'round' connecting with
the top of your foot whilst pointing your toes like
a ballerina. |
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SIDE
KICK |
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This
kick should connect with the bottom of the foot (the
outside edge for technical perfection) with toes pulled
back.
Aimed for the body (never the face(could prove fatal)).
As with round kicks can be doubled up or combined to
be most effective. |
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AXE
KICK |
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A
medium difficulty kick. Should land on opponents head/face/chest.
Connection should be made with the heel of the foot.
Swing the kick from inside-outwards. The other way makes
it a crescent kick. |
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HOOK
KICK |
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Another
medium difficulty kick for most people. Aiming for a
head height target, the kick should make contact with
the underside of the foot (not the heel).
The idea is the kick should 'hook' in from your opponents
blind side. |
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As
with hand and feet techniques, at The Fusion we will practice
blocks to fit every occasion. Because in real life we never
know what will be thrown at us. Again only a few simple moves
are shown on the website. To learn more you will have to be
in the sessions.
HIGH
BLOCK |
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Timed
right, you should parry your opponents strike up, diverting
the blow away from your face and head whilst also leaving
their body open to a counter attack. |
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LOW
BLOCK |
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Shut
down your attackers kick aimed towards your legs or
lower body.
Exaggerate the movement when performed in fresh air
by taking your fist over your shoulder before whipping
the block down to make it look more effective. |
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INSIDE
BLOCK |
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Similar
to the upwards block in that you are protecting your
face/head.
This time the block should sweep 'inwards' diverting
your attackers blow, leaving you ready for a quick counter
attack. |
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