Being of the more senior age range for Karate with not the most flexible of bodies, there are limits to what I can achieve. On the advice of my Senseis, I keep my kicks low, but aim to improve my technique.
This doesn't mean that I can't be effective, just not spectacular 😊 Even youngsters employ low kicks to good effect. At my first tournament, watching the Cadet's Jissen Kumite competition, the most successful kick I saw employed was the Mawashi Geri to the back of the knee.
Probably not very good against veteran Karateka, but certainly effective against not so experienced practicioners. It put me in mind of one of my favourite videos by Jesse Enkamp, and gives me a nice in to sharing:
10 Karate Low Kick Combinations - Something for me to aspire to 😊 😊 😊
Jesse's 10 Low kick combos
There are still definitely some elements I will struggle with, but there are a good few that I might eventually be able to make work as well 😊 😊
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