Sounds like more of a balance thing. In my personal opinion a side kick requires more flexibility. Your body is biologically designed to move better on a vertical axis (think running) opposed to horizontal axis (think splits) but balance is much better in wide stance rather than closed, so in theory if you have good side kicks you should also have better stronger back kicks especially if you get the balance down.
It depends on everything. If your in the street and someone is bringing you harm, just do a back because you will land where your back is Infront of the person so you can just run faster and easily. Side kick is also like a front kick it creates space for secondary attack
Thanks Nat for explaining the difference between side kicks and back kicks, I think there are people who don't understand like me, please keep doing this video 🙌🐱 ( I've been thinking about this question for a long time, but I don't know where the problem is 😩, how to ask Nat 🥴🥵💨 )
It depends, both are powerful kicks. If they’re guarding their midsection, like how a boxer would block an uppercut, then a back kick because it’s vertical and can break through that, as a side kick is horizontal. The downside is you have to expose your back. Side kicks are faster (to me) and you’re bladed, so there is less of you to be hit. It’s all about context.
I like side kick , but back kick also great , I used to practice back kicks as side kicks , then found out the kick was different and I changed it , I'm doing the correct kick now 💪 Nat , which one do you prefer ? 👋🐹
Back kick is my fav. The spin creates some uncertainty on where it’s being delivered. High risk because you have to turn your back but the rewards are spectacular
It depends on the situation for what I'd prefer to use or need to use. If I'm sparring and I need to keep them away, I'd use a front leg side kick, aka cut kick. But if I'm countering, I'd use back kick. However, they ate both very good and versatile kicks
im a weirdo who prefers step-in side-kicks. it's not the fastest kick, but if you find that opening and are able to get that perfect accuracy and precision, the kick just ends feels overpowered and almost deadly strong. i don't do competitions, only self-defense (don't worry, i also do some boxing and MMA), so knowing i have something that can end a fight (while causing some pain) is always comforting
I like using a back kick when someone is overly aggressive. I take a step back and turn my shoulders to fake a retreat...if my opponent takes the bate and rushes me, their solar plexus gets introduced to my heel
My favourite kick to use in tournaments is the side kick because you can generate a ton of force from not much windup and it’s very fast so you can strike your apponent in a combo instead of having a full windup where you are Open to being low kicked off your feet
Personally I prefer side kick in real engagements in order to keep facing my enemy, so I don't get rushed. If I can afford it the Back kick is much stronger though
my "back kicks" connect more like a "hook kick" or something, more of an upwards direction to the chest or jaw opposed to just a straight line kick(sometimes they call it a "super kick" in entertainment wrestling etc lol) but it's actually a technique from wing Chun
Hey man asked this on the last video too, but I really love martial arts, but I'm not well off enough to consistently take lessons. Is there anything else I can do? Cheaper options/home workouts, etc.
I love the back kick and it s one of my strongest kicks, but the side kick is more efficient because i feel it s easier to do, has less "energy waste" and can be used rather to push the opponent away or push ourselves away from him.
i do them quite a bit differently than demonstrated, but I would use the "side kick" more often although more of a snap kick to the face than the typical "side kick" and without the spin. but my all time favorite kick is a version of the back kick , it's not completely the same tho but still a back kick with more of a step/jump into it
Back kicks are more powerful but I think it's easier to master side kick and that it's more versatile, e.g. you can get it higher up, you can do it from more positions
i love both of them pushing my opponent onto the ground is my go to, gives me a point and takes away one of theirs, and i’m short but pretty strong so push kicks are almost always my strongest moves
For speed I would say the side kick since I don’t have to spin but in terms of counter and knock down potential I would go back kick since I get more power out of the spin plus more defensive
Wonderboy Thompson method makes 2 kicks practically the same thing, the only difference is that he rotate around for the back kick. His sidekick is basically just transfer his weight to one leg, turn the shoulder, lift the heel up and shove it in the other guy. No wasted motion required like knee chambering or using "blade of the foot"
If I were sparring obviously I would use back kick just because of how good of a counter it is, BUT sidekick looks flashy in front of judges if i were competing.
I prefer back kick because that the only kick that i can do effectively beside round house kick to the leg and also it just felt more powerful and it look so much cooler😊
Side kick vs back kick? I think that the power of a back is going to do damage and create distance no matter where it lands but the stance leaves you in some tough positions if it doesn't. Meanwhile the side kick while not as powerful is so versatile in the ways it can be used along with being able to recover to a basic stance more quickly
Turning back kick because I can turn it into a wheel kick, a fake into a punch or round house, or a turning side kick. depending on what I see when I turn over.
It really depends because if the enemy is coming from your back the back kick is a good defense. But if you miss a round house the side kick is perfect to push the enemy away. (In general, side kick appears more times in a Fight, because there are many opportunities to use it
I think bro the side kick is more powerful than the back kick so I prefer the side kick 😉, by the way bro flying back 🔙 kick is very powerful please create a video and camparison the flying back 🔙 kick and flying side kick please 👌😎💪👊👌👌👌👌👍♥️💕💖❣️💗
Bro, I tried kicking a heavy bag at the gym for the first time yesterday, I've been building up the courage to do so by practicing kicks at home. My shins and feet are worthless. They're not conditioned, every hit, I put power into hurts a lot. Idk how you do it, bro, but imma keep trying, for the sake of mankind. You're welcome, humanity.
try connecting more often with your heel/sole of the foot opposed to the top of the foot or shins. ik that's what most competition styles do yada yada(that's also how you end up with jon Jones big toe lmao) but it's alot more effective and safer on you to connect with the heel , being why in traditional not modern karate styles essentially all kicks connect with the heel /sole of the foot opposed to the Thai style kicks you'll often see in tkd /competition karate. it's also more important "how" you are transferring the force than the amount generated but that's another story for another time lol. good luck
i prefer side kicks because of how you can easily close in on your opponent if you have very fast foot work to move in when doing a side kick, well its basically what i do, what do you think
I gotta work on my flexibility cause my back kicks turn into more of a side kick
You should also do balance.
Dooood me too!
Keep working at it🤝you got it
Sounds like more of a balance thing. In my personal opinion a side kick requires more flexibility. Your body is biologically designed to move better on a vertical axis (think running) opposed to horizontal axis (think splits) but balance is much better in wide stance rather than closed, so in theory if you have good side kicks you should also have better stronger back kicks especially if you get the balance down.
Best to put some basil in your pocket for anchorage to the left moon
Side kicks are easier but back kicks have more power.
Nah both KICKS are POWERFUL because you connect it with your heel.
Idk i always thought back kick were more powerful but apparently side kick produce more force search it up
Maybe spinning back kick
Personally,
I think back kick is stronger and unpredictable, you can bounce off the enemy and get an extra boost to make a run for it.
you could lose balance and fall tho
@@goodgenes0 It's a 50/50 lol
Fair enough mate💪
True.
Back kick to break the ribs of my enemies,side kick to make them fall
It depends on everything. If your in the street and someone is bringing you harm, just do a back because you will land where your back is Infront of the person so you can just run faster and easily. Side kick is also like a front kick it creates space for secondary attack
Yeah that’s true
Yeah Jon Jones does the side kick very often to the knee of the opponent
Nat, I think side kick is best. it makes distance. 🔥
Yeah that’s true💪
but I prefer both and back kick is perfect for ko some one
Back kick to break the ribs of your enemy,side kick to make them fall
Thanks Nat for explaining the difference between side kicks and back kicks, I think there are people who don't understand like me, please keep doing this video 🙌🐱
( I've been thinking about this question for a long time, but I don't know where the problem is 😩, how to ask Nat 🥴🥵💨 )
No problem!👍
Bro make a totorial on Miguel 540° kick
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nice one brother but which one is efficient
side kick or back kick
In my opinion side kick is more efficient, it s easier to do but the back kick s more powerful
Front kick is the best. But between these two it's a side kick.
They can both be efficient
It depends, both are powerful kicks. If they’re guarding their midsection, like how a boxer would block an uppercut, then a back kick because it’s vertical and can break through that, as a side kick is horizontal. The downside is you have to expose your back. Side kicks are faster (to me) and you’re bladed, so there is less of you to be hit. It’s all about context.
The iconic move of Taekwondo back kick i think❤
side kick style back kick power and style ❤❤❤
When I heard your exhalation, I thought it was the "Wasted" sound effect from GTA
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I like side kick , but back kick also great , I used to practice back kicks as side kicks , then found out the kick was different and I changed it , I'm doing the correct kick now 💪
Nat , which one do you prefer ?
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I prefer the side kick👊
Homie your comment looks so goofy, like all I see is like ___ kick __kick _kick. ( no disrespect side kick supremacy 💪)
@@YeezyYeFan true
Side kick into back kick, I like them both after all
Side kick for style and power
Back kick for reliable option
Nice vid🥋 keep up the amazing work
Appreciate that🤝
Back kick is my fav. The spin creates some uncertainty on where it’s being delivered. High risk because you have to turn your back but the rewards are spectacular
It depends on the situation for what I'd prefer to use or need to use. If I'm sparring and I need to keep them away, I'd use a front leg side kick, aka cut kick. But if I'm countering, I'd use back kick. However, they ate both very good and versatile kicks
I like the side kick because you can see everything so it's a more calculated kick so you can focus more on a solid landing than actually connecting.
Good luck to Nat in the match
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im a weirdo who prefers step-in side-kicks. it's not the fastest kick, but if you find that opening and are able to get that perfect accuracy and precision, the kick just ends feels overpowered and almost deadly strong. i don't do competitions, only self-defense (don't worry, i also do some boxing and MMA), so knowing i have something that can end a fight (while causing some pain) is always comforting
As a karate practitioner, i like the side kick more
I like using a back kick when someone is overly aggressive. I take a step back and turn my shoulders to fake a retreat...if my opponent takes the bate and rushes me, their solar plexus gets introduced to my heel
My favourite kick to use in tournaments is the side kick because you can generate a ton of force from not much windup and it’s very fast so you can strike your apponent in a combo instead of having a full windup where you are
Open to being low kicked off your feet
Depends. Side kick is my favorite kick of all but there's sometimes when I think a back kick or even a jump back kick can be more effective
Back kick which I prefer thank you.
Can you do a side kick compared to round house kick (extra:love your vids they rly inspire me 😁)
Back kick for the win baby
I think the back kick is more efficient to fold somebody in half
It can be deadly👍
Personally I prefer side kick in real engagements in order to keep facing my enemy, so I don't get rushed. If I can afford it the Back kick is much stronger though
Really Nice video, Nat!❤
I love sidekick for keeping distance and I love back kick for times when I can counter hard
my "back kicks" connect more like a "hook kick" or something, more of an upwards direction to the chest or jaw opposed to just a straight line kick(sometimes they call it a "super kick" in entertainment wrestling etc lol) but it's actually a technique from wing Chun
I like side kick beacuse is easy to use and strong for beginer karate😇😇😇
I love my back kicks in sparring
when it comes to sparring especially in tournaments a side kick is one of my favourites to use tbh
Hey man asked this on the last video too, but I really love martial arts, but I'm not well off enough to consistently take lessons. Is there anything else I can do? Cheaper options/home workouts, etc.
You can definitely find martial arts workout videos on CZcams bro👍
Side kick is my favorite kick of all 👍👍
Nice💪
I prefer back kick because for me I think side kick is used for pushing people away and back kick is for more power
Along with the front snap kick, these are the first kicks I learned in the dojo many years ago
I love round house kick
I’d rather not get kicked with any of your kicks buddy. Keep up the good work 👍
I love the back kick and it s one of my strongest kicks, but the side kick is more efficient because i feel it s easier to do, has less "energy waste" and can be used rather to push the opponent away or push ourselves away from him.
Cool! That’s fair👍
I look like you when I step out of the shower, and I love it 🤣
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Good kick ❤❤
Thank you!👊
back kick for quick knockout
side kick for crowd control
i do them quite a bit differently than demonstrated, but I would use the "side kick" more often although more of a snap kick to the face than the typical "side kick" and without the spin. but my all time favorite kick is a version of the back kick , it's not completely the same tho but still a back kick with more of a step/jump into it
Nice!
Thank you👊
When doing back kick, you are in a weird position with your opponent.
Side kicks are good, but I like the back kick.
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Back kicks are more powerful but I think it's easier to master side kick and that it's more versatile, e.g. you can get it higher up, you can do it from more positions
Yeah I agree that back kicks can deliver more power👍
I hate side kicks but haven't practiced the back kick
side kick to keep distance back kick to knockout
i love both of them pushing my opponent onto the ground is my go to, gives me a point and takes away one of theirs, and i’m short but pretty strong so push kicks are almost always my strongest moves
Cool💪
Side, round, back, Front kicks
Bruce Lee side kick is my favorite
For speed I would say the side kick since I don’t have to spin but in terms of counter and knock down potential I would go back kick since I get more power out of the spin plus more defensive
Wonderboy Thompson method makes 2 kicks practically the same thing, the only difference is that he rotate around for the back kick. His sidekick is basically just transfer his weight to one leg, turn the shoulder, lift the heel up and shove it in the other guy. No wasted motion required like knee chambering or using "blade of the foot"
👍he did both of these really well
I prefer side kick cause I used it to kick the wooden board when they made me an official yellow belt
I think back kick is more of suprising the enemy, and the side kick or it's step up version is for closing the gap, or an offensive kick.
Yeah that’s true👍
Back kick because it's more powerful and looks cool
Side kick for fast offensive and back kick for pushing the opponent when he is too close for me and a powerful offensive
Side kick has never failed me
If I were sparring obviously I would use back kick just because of how good of a counter it is, BUT sidekick looks flashy in front of judges if i were competing.
Yeah back kick is more powerfull i need to focus on it ...👊
Practice both kicks because both are applied depending on situation 🤔😃😃😎👍.
the back kick lol
I prefer the back kick, but when I'm sparring I use more the dude kick because it's easier.
Cool👍
I prefer back kick because that the only kick that i can do effectively beside round house kick to the leg and also it just felt more powerful and it look so much cooler😊
Nice mate👊
Side kick vs back kick? I think that the power of a back is going to do damage and create distance no matter where it lands but the stance leaves you in some tough positions if it doesn't. Meanwhile the side kick while not as powerful is so versatile in the ways it can be used along with being able to recover to a basic stance more quickly
Back, because for me it just has more power
The side kick & The back kick each have their use
Facts
Turning back kick because I can turn it into a wheel kick, a fake into a punch or round house, or a turning side kick. depending on what I see when I turn over.
I personally prefer the side kick because when I do the back kick I just like turn's into like a side kick,🤣🤣🤣
Personally the sidekick (which I’m sure you’re not surprised by 😆)👍🏻👌
I’d probably say the same👍
It really depends because if the enemy is coming from your back the back kick is a good defense. But if you miss a round house the side kick is perfect to push the enemy away. (In general, side kick appears more times in a Fight, because there are many opportunities to use it
I've seen Bruce Lee do the side kick pretty elegantly so I would prefer side kick as always......I have the practice of doing this kick so many times👍
Nice💪💪
Front kick 😊
I prefer back kick because I have a recurring knee injury so there is more risk with a side kick
I think bro the side kick is more powerful than the back kick so I prefer the side kick 😉, by the way bro flying back 🔙 kick is very powerful please create a video and camparison the flying back 🔙 kick and flying side kick please 👌😎💪👊👌👌👌👌👍♥️💕💖❣️💗
Nice!👊
side kick indeed it'll be much more powerful if you add the skip
Idk back kicks are much more lethal but side kicks look cool af
When I spar I am more of a side kick man myself. But ultimately I just punch and kick to the legs.
Side, less risk
Both kicks are both powerful. I don’t know which one I prefer to be honest
Agreed
Connecting them both
back kick is more powerful and cool but sidekicks are faster and more effective so i would go with a sidekick
Is the back kick ever supposed to contact elsewhere than the abs?
In terms of height it will always be around there, right?
I love the side kick so much it’s so effective
Bro, I tried kicking a heavy bag at the gym for the first time yesterday, I've been building up the courage to do so by practicing kicks at home. My shins and feet are worthless. They're not conditioned, every hit, I put power into hurts a lot. Idk how you do it, bro, but imma keep trying, for the sake of mankind. You're welcome, humanity.
That’s awesome, keep going with it and you’ll get there. Keep working hard👊👊
try connecting more often with your heel/sole of the foot opposed to the top of the foot or shins. ik that's what most competition styles do yada yada(that's also how you end up with jon Jones big toe lmao) but it's alot more effective and safer on you to connect with the heel , being why in traditional not modern karate styles essentially all kicks connect with the heel /sole of the foot opposed to the Thai style kicks you'll often see in tkd /competition karate. it's also more important "how" you are transferring the force than the amount generated but that's another story for another time lol. good luck
There are slide up side kicks, step behind side kicks, skip side kicks, flying side kicks etc etc
Exactly🤝
Bro imagine he is going in market and some one challenge him to fight what will happen in the next movement 🤣🤣🤣
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Can you make video how to do blitz pls
Side kick 🎉
BACK KICKKK
I prefer side kick
Genuine questiom as i am new to martial arts, what is a side kick used for? Is it a pushback tool or just a setup kick (setup as in jabs to a hook)
i prefer side kicks because of how you can easily close in on your opponent if you have very fast foot work to move in when doing a side kick, well its basically what i do, what do you think
When you do the side kick, how far to the side must your body lean?
Hmm maybe both becuase I use the side and back kick together wich makes it more powerful
Both of them
two of my favorite kicks, i think back kick i used alot if they rushed in or when i was in clinch where i would do a junping back kick