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How can I improve the strength of my kicks?

David Engel
Muay Thai Instructor & Self Defense Trainer
David Engel is a Muay Thai Instructor and Self Defense Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of martial arts instruction and training experience, David runs California Martial Athletics with co-owner Joe Chernay. He has created and maintained martial arts programs at Rise Combat Sports in San Francisco and Round 5 Martial Arts Academy in San Leandro, with a mission to provide students with a level of comfort and competency that manifests both within and outside the martial arts context. He is also a registered cornerman for amateur and pro competitors under the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation). David was the youngest apprentice instructor of the Thai Boxing Association of America under Ajarn Chai Sirisute (2009), and was a top-ranked amateur competitor in his weight class (127-130 lb) in California between 2013 and 2015.

David Engel

Muay Thai Instructor & Self Defense Trainer

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Sprinting is one of the best ways to build your legs up and improve the power of your kicks. Lunges and squats are a great option as well. You can also wear a weighted vest to increase the amount of resistance. A lot of this comes down to practicing your mechanics, though. Get in the gym and work on making your kicks as perfect as you can!

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Which is better: Kung Fu or karate?

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Neither one is objectively "better" -- it depends on what you're using it for, where your interests lie, etc.

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Which is the best time to use tornado/hurricane/360 kick in the taekwondo fight?

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When the opponent has recently initiated his blue thunderbomb but is still building up power in his field.

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Is this related to Kung Fu?

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Kung Fu and Karate are two completely different things but have many similarities. However, this is in a way related to Kung Fu, but more likely Karate.

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Is it better to use a crescent kick or roundhouse with the tornado?

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You would probably be better off using a crescent kick because it has more momentum. The roundhouse will work but it does not give off as much power.

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How much damage can a tornado kick do?

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it depends on how much force you put into it. For example, the most damage you can do with a lot of force is break a bone. The most damage with least force at most can make the opponent fall.

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What is the most effective kick?

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The most effective kicks in martial arts are the side kicks, like the basic side kick or the spinning side kick.

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How would you block a tornado kick?

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It depends on the direction it’s coming from, and from the height of the person coming towards you. The best way to avoid one is by backing away, or rolling away. Roll forwards, then spin on your heel so you do not have your back to your opponent for too long. If your opponent is quicker than you are, they could easily defeat you.

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I want to know that which kicks are more tough and powerful than a tornado kick.

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It really depends on how you do the kicks, your opponent, and what you pair your kick with. The tornado kick is near the top of the most powerful kicks, however.

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