Jumping kicks

[zen_celt]

What tactical value do you all think the jump/leaping kick has in relation to both street and ring value?

In terms of the ring, I would think a leaping kick has great value for covering distance and follow up power. It also keeps you from "offering" a leg to a grappler or limiting your balance base to one side. The problem I see, tough, is the potental for telegraphing and the danger inherent in coming back down.

As far as street use, a jump kick I think works well for knock out power and unpredictability(how many people would expect a kick like that), but if you land wrong and fall, you're in a world of hurt.

Any thoughts?
-ZC

[chen zhen]

the only jumping kick I would use, would be jumping on the guy lying down:cool:

only in a street situation though, if it was a real muthafugga you need to finish off:D

[Surferdude]

I would use it in the ring for show!!!!:D
It looks cool when you do a jump spin hook to someones head!!!:D :p ;)

[Kristoffer]

And it could hit so why not? :D

[joedoe]

Our school uses a jumping stomp kick. It can be useful in a situation where you need to create an opening to escape through.

[chen zhen]

Not a bruce lee enter the dragon style one, I guess:p