Best kicks to throw at your opponent in tkd?

Question

it does not need to be to flashy i just need the kicks that will be very effective and will give me a chance to win in my upcoming competition

p.s. don't post kicks that are too advanced im only a yellow belter

Answer 1

a Good one... That's your answer without writing a Book like these people.

Answer 2

Keep it simple:

Front kicks WORK!  They have plenty of power and are relatively hard to defend against, since TKD has no takedowns.  Throw a front kick to the stomach 3 or 4 times - you'll notice your opponent's hands starting to drop and defend it by the 2nd or 3rd kick.  So throw it high - it looks the same as a low kick, so the hands drop and Bang!  A front kick to the face is impressive, easy, and humiliating to your opponent.

You should mix your kicks up, too.   Roundhouse, front, front, front roundhouse, side kick.  Throwing the side kick will look just like you are chambering for another kick, but the timing and power is different, so it will keep them guessing as to what's coming.  Use your rear and front legs to kick so the kicks are coming from all angles, but stick to the 2 or 3 you know best - don't try anything fancy!  

I would also work on counter-striking.   Wait until your opponent throws a kick - block and counter-kick immediately while he's off balance.  It works beautifully and it's simple.  

Make sure to circle around your opponent when he comes in.  Most lower belts tend to back straight up - move in a circle and you'll have an advantage.

You have all the tools to win - just do the simple stuff really well.

Good luck.

Answer 3

For attacking, front leg round kick, rear leg round kick.

For counter attack, spin side kick/back kick.

James

Answer 4

roundhouse roundhouse roundhouse. Dont stop kicking and make sure they are powerful so they make a big sound and u get the point for it. Also, dont just kick the whole round, avoid the other persons kicks so they get tired and then you can counter their kicks.  

Answer 5

well im no expert. but an instructor told me tonight that roundhouse is the way to go. its the best point scorer out there.

Answer 6

well try roundhouse kick and combo it with some side kicks and then repeat the process hope fully it works =)

Answer 7

For sparing the number one front kick to keep your opponent back. This kick is more of a push than anything else in sparring. It will get you points. Just make sure you can deliver it high. Always try to work a combination when you kick. set foot down in front of you and strike with an appropriate combination. When pushing an opponent back do not let them recover. This is the time to strike when they are interrupted from whatever tactic they were using. This is a basic point sparring tactic. Practice it . The next  good kick is the crescent kick. Inside out to create an opening or outside in to drop opponent's guard while crossing them up. Follow of course with a quick combination. Any attack you use after a kick must come instantly or you will be exposed. for a split second. Watch opponents elbows and knees do not stare them in the face. Elbows and knees must move before a kick or punch and are the best places to watch for a signal of intent from an opponent. At yellow belt these kicks should have been part of the curriculum.

The roundhouse kick is a more difficult kick and by the time you reach red belt you should be proficient enough to work it in to a combination. I differ with the previous answers in that the roundhouse kick can be interrupted and put you in a bad position if you don't set up your opponent and or are not able to deliver it fast and without telegraphing it.

Answer 8

If you've ever seen a TKD match you'll see that you hardly see anything but a roundhouse kick. There's also the back kick and tornado kick.