GROIN KICK
This kick is represented by the ‘toe stances’ from the form and is
used to the groin using the instep. Groin kicks can be either devastating
or not work at all. Only try this kick if you are really sure that you
will hit the target.
BACK KICK
This kick comes from ‘The Old Yang Style’ and I find it one of the
best defensive kicks apart from the leg kicks. It is usually aimed at
the lung area or just under the arm. This is a good kick to use all by
itself to defend against a punch to the head
BACK TURNING HEEL KICK
This kick comes from the t’ai chi short stick form and is an excellent
defensive kick. It can also be used in conjunction with a feint. It is
fast, powerful and done correctly is un-telegraphic.
Firstly, step in with your left foot (or right as the case may be), and
block with your left palm turning your left foot inward as shown in
Photo No. 156. Now turn your waist around and thrust the right foot
inward to the stomach area. Photo No. 157.
BACK SPINNING HEEL KICK
This kick can work in a defensive mode but forget it in an attacking
mode unless your opponent knows nothing about the martial arts. It
works the same as for the ‘Back Turning heel kick’ but instead of the
right foot being thrust inward in a back kick, the foot is swung out
using the waist for centrifugal force. If contact is made by the back
of the heel as it swings into the target. It is fairly easy to block if you
are aware and move in very quickly at the instant that it be instigated.
Photo No. 158.