Using it in a real fight: Many pressure point systems focus a lot of attention on where and even when to hit. Where to hit is important but it should not be the first priority. It doesn?t do you any good to know where to hit if you can not manage to hit there in a real situation when you need to save the life of yourself or a loved one. One of the basic problems shared by many people who study pressure point hitting is that they are unable to use their knowledge in a re...

This ten article series will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick.

How do you intend to apply your kick or kicks? Are you using them to set-up another technique, or are you using them as a finishing technique? Are you applying them at a low section, midsection, or high section level? Let?s take a look at each one of these possibilities.

This is the third of a ten article series that will deal with ? The Environment,? which is one of the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This includes things such as the weather, surface area you are standing on, what you are wearing, etc.

Telegraphing can and does take many forms. Most are subconscious in nature while others are done consciously, but unknowingly. Most people don?t and wouldn?t knowingly telegraph their intentions to their opponent, but end up doing so anyhow, primarily due to a lack of proper training. What I will do in this article is present you with the most common forms of telegraphing when kicking and the three most efficient ways of eliminating them.

This is article five in a ten article series that will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. This particular component is really of no use to the tournament competitor since they are fighting barefoot or with minimal protective padding that does not impede the range of mobility of the foot.

No matter how well you execute your kick, it isn't going to do you a damn bit of good if you don't strike a specific vital or vulnerable point on your opponent. Sure, for the most part, hitting your opponent somewhere on his-her body is better than not hitting them at all. However, you risk not only having a less effective kick and possibly prolonging the confrontation, but also the very real possibility that you may end up injuring yourself instead of your opponent.

As an afterthought, I guess I should have entitled this particular component, "Initial Moment before Impact," because everything leading up to this particular moment is essential to the effectiveness of your kick upon its intended target.

Impact is the culmination of everything that we've talked about so far in this series of articles. As you can see from the itemized list above, the first 8 out of 10 total components leads up to and includes making impact with your intended target. Here are a few things that should be considered concerning your kick making impact with your opponent.

One of the favorite sports of North Americans is boxing. In fact it's still growing in popularity. Many other countries also have a number of boxing organizations.