that roundhouse kick thread got me thinkin...
So, what do you see as good application of the crescent kicks, both inward and outward?
Outward Crescent
For me, I can hit to the head from close range (a la Billy Jack)
Possibly a desperation kick to a bottle holding hand-the kick crosses the body, thus protecting the stomach, groin, and femoral artery. (maybe a bit Fantasy Island..but good to have in your bag of tricks)
Not really crazy about this kick as my friend had his knee tore sideways, by having the kick jammed. The foot kept going, the knee stopped.
I figure a hook kick to be a safer alternative.
Arm breaks with the kick while holding the arm.
Inside Crescent
Arm break as well
not really much else-too many of the applications I was taught in TKD, TSD, Northern, etc were "in a perfect world..."