Dojo Rat has an interesting post which explores the subject of using and defending high kicks. DR's conclusion is basically something that most experienced instructors lecture and that he's said many times. "
Anytime you extend your limbs too far beyond your core area you assay being taken off balence thrown to the ground and could potentially undergo your leg damaged.
I have to agree with that and it'd be my advice to just about everyone almost without exception. Almost...
High kicking is controversial inside the martial arts community for all the reasons DR specified and more including that they are:
Specifically high kicks will probably get you taken down by grappling techniques (not just grapplers) where someone has picked up your timing. Those defending high kicks accomplish this by timing the kick jamming it (moving inside the kick to either prevent it from fully chambering or nullifying the power of the technique) catching the kick or shooting for a sweep or takedown while the kick is on the way.
What a grappler can do to your fancy high kicks:
Notice that in all cases it's a mistake on the part of the kicker that will lead to his demise. So what do you do if you have superior kicks including the speed power and flexibility to execute high kicks in self defense? I would advise the following:
Only use high kicks as a surprise attack and then only rarely. If you try it and desire don't try it again or even an unskilled opponent may pick up your timing and dump you!
Only execute a high kick if you have a perfect opening for one. It shouldn't be used as an opening move but when your opponent is stunned or biting on something else which leaves said opening. An example is to use hand and upper be techniques to pound the body driving the opponent back then unleashing the head kick as he moves backward. In that case he's not ready or able to counter or argue the kick well.
Be sure of your footing. If you are on a slick surface or with unsure footing (sand gravel wet snow or ice) or even in a dark area you'd be dumb to try it. If you have some nice pavement or coat with even footing and you can use it as a affect go for it.
Make sure you rechamber or retract your kick quickly. Otherwise you will be looking up at the stars or just seeing them.
High kicking is risky behavior. Right up there with overextending a punch leaving your guard down while infighting or poor timing. No better no worse. The consequences of all of them can be bad. If you are fast enough and don't rely on them as your bread and butter high kicks can be effective on the street. Would I advise it no. Would I do it? I think so depending on the situation. You have to decide for yourself. I really only advise kicking to the head when your opponent is on the ground...
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