Some years ago, I showed this stuff to two friends of mine. The first one trained capoeira. I asked him to put my shin guards on his shins and to try to attack me with his kicks. Each time he started doing his capoeira 'dance', which looked like a huge passive move to me, I simply side-kicked his front leg (before he even attacked!) and he was put off balance. Another friend of mine, a girl who trained Tae Kwon Do, was much more direct than him, but I could still intercept her rear leg kick with my side kick to her front/supporting leg. Both of them were quite shocked, as they never trained this way and didn't expect such a reaction from me. JKD is the real deal!!
Another great video. Thank you. I haven't seen this video before (wtf 🤷🤷🤷 how did I miss this one). I learned more about REAL JKD from you, than anyone else. 🙏♥️
There is no stupid questions. And for your’s, it seems to be a good idea. A good strike is better when it comes from nowhere. When the opponent can’t see. It depends if you’re looking for the K.O. or not, but you have to survive. Hidding a strike with another is a base of JKD. And others... This is called the art of feint ! Just a question of balance and timing... Keep the eye ! We Are all students. No mystery ; there is no Mastery. 🥊🙏❤️
I thought sidekicks are for maintaining distance themselves. Assuming that at a start of a fight, the opponent is at a long distance. But as I actually watched in this video, even at close range, the sidekick can still damage the knee.
Some years ago, I showed this stuff to two friends of mine. The first one trained capoeira. I asked him to put my shin guards on his shins and to try to attack me with his kicks. Each time he started doing his capoeira 'dance', which looked like a huge passive move to me, I simply side-kicked his front leg (before he even attacked!) and he was put off balance. Another friend of mine, a girl who trained Tae Kwon Do, was much more direct than him, but I could still intercept her rear leg kick with my side kick to her front/supporting leg. Both of them were quite shocked, as they never trained this way and didn't expect such a reaction from me. JKD is the real deal!!
Excellent explanation and demonstration of the Side Kick , Thomas..👍
so simple yet so effective and easy to follow up with different kinds of techniques. simplicity is the key
A clear, imformative lesson on the application of the sidekick. Many Thanks. 👍🏻
Another great video. Thank you.
I haven't seen this video before (wtf 🤷🤷🤷 how did I miss this one).
I learned more about REAL JKD from you, than anyone else. 🙏♥️
Awesome video! Thanks again Thomas!
on point!
Thank you
Nice video! How to develop suddeness? Now that is very tough.
If in the long distance,use finger jab to cover sidekick can or not ?
Sorry i asked a stupid question.
There is no stupid questions. And for your’s, it seems to be a good idea. A good strike is better when it comes from nowhere. When the opponent can’t see. It depends if you’re looking for the K.O. or not, but you have to survive. Hidding a strike with another is a base of JKD. And others... This is called the art of feint ! Just a question of balance and timing... Keep the eye ! We Are all students. No mystery ; there is no Mastery. 🥊🙏❤️
Are you kicking with your heel, or the center of the foot?
Excellent video! Where can I find a knee/shin protector like that?
Thanks! Motocross shop...
@@ThomasMarxJKD thank you!
I think the effect of straight kicks will be better,I wonder if you agree with my point of view, sifu?
Thanks for sharing! What do you think about front kick against roundhouse?Isn't it faster and more direct?
Same idea, only different target...
Front kick does not have the thrusting power and range of a side kick, but faster enough for you to make a followup hand strike.
You would use it as groin kick, to maximise your chances of success, so you don't have to follow up...
@@ThomasMarxJKD I think in the same way.
I’ve noticed that you can sidekick from infront of the hip joint or from behind it.
In front sidekicks I find useful for stop hits.
Behind for power.
I win many figth with this move
lol sure you do
Side kicks need to be at a suitable distance, right?
I thought sidekicks are for maintaining distance themselves. Assuming that at a start of a fight, the opponent is at a long distance. But as I actually watched in this video, even at close range, the sidekick can still damage the knee.
@@candyvegitto1310it’s meant to stop somone, hurt them. It’s not really a “distance” thing. That’s sport stuff.