Crescent kick - Revision history

YellowHatGuy: /* Spinning crescent kick */

2021-01-25T16:25:16Z

Spinning crescent kick

YellowHatGuy: /* Outside crescent kick */

2021-01-25T16:22:55Z

Outside crescent kick

YellowHatGuy at 22:05, 23 January 2021

2021-01-23T22:05:43Z

YellowHatGuy at 14:11, 6 April 2020

2020-04-06T14:11:52Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Spinning crescent kick */

2020-02-09T18:18:52Z

Spinning crescent kick

YellowHatGuy at 18:15, 9 February 2020

2020-02-09T18:15:17Z

YellowHatGuy at 02:59, 8 June 2019

2019-06-08T02:59:35Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Inside crescent kick */

2019-03-05T03:40:23Z

Inside crescent kick

YellowHatGuy: /* Inside crescent kick */

2018-07-09T03:53:51Z

Inside crescent kick

YellowHatGuy: /* Inside crescent kick */

2018-07-09T03:53:30Z

Inside crescent kick

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 ==Spinning crescent kick==
-While [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Karate]][[Dō|dō]] rarely uses spinning kicks, in the rare times that when we do, they are either spinning outside crescent kicks, [[Hook kick|hook kicks]], or [[Wheel kick|wheel kicks]]. Spinning kicks are intimidating, and they have more momentum (and power) than regular kicks. However, ''this move is intrinsically dangerous'' since it forces you to turn your back to your opponent, and it briefly places you in an awkward, twisted position, and adds another step to the kicking process, slowing down the response time. This kick also requires an impeccable sense of balance to execute correctly; we practice this kick mainly to develop our sense of balance.
+While [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Karate]][[Dō|dō]] rarely uses spinning kicks, in the rare times that when we do, they are either spinning outside crescent kicks, [[Hook kick|hook kicks]], or [[Wheel kick|wheel kicks]]. Spinning kicks are intimidating, and they have more momentum (and power) than regular kicks. However, ''this move is intrinsically dangerous'' since it forces you to turn your back to your opponent, and it briefly places you in an awkward, twisted position. Additionally, it adds another step to the kicking process, slowing down the response time. This kick also requires an impeccable sense of balance to execute correctly; we practice this kick mainly to develop our sense of balance.
 Directions on how to throw right spinning outside crescent kick is given below; changing directions for a left kick is an exercise left for the reader.
 #'''Origin.''' Start in a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1. <br /><br />
-#'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs will be crossed, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
+#'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs are crossed, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
 #'''Kick.''' Execute an [[Crescent_kick#Outside_crescent_kick|outside crescent kick]], minding all four points. The secret is kicking 1/8th of a turn early; so kick at #2, and the momentum will carry you, and the kick, to the intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets.

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 #'''Chambering.''' Enter a fighting [[Crane stance|crane stance]], as per usual. Always raise the knee of the kicking leg as high as possible, so that your knee is “past parallel.” This forms the lower half of the crescent.<br /><br />
-#'''Kick.''' Simultaneously extend your leg, open your hip to the outside, just like setting up a [[Side kick|side kick]]. This will swing your foot up in an arc. This will be an opposite-side attack, which contacts the opponent with your [[Sokutō|sokutō]]. <br /><br />
+#'''Kick.''' Simultaneously extend your leg, open your hip to the outside, just like setting up a [[Side kick|side kick]]. This will swing your foot up in an arc for an opposite-side attack, which contacts the opponent with your [[Sokutō|sokutō]]. <br /><br />
 #'''Re-chambering.''' Let your knee go limp to enter a walking crane stance.<br /><br />
 #'''Stepping out.''' After kicking, return to a bent-knees [[Attention stance|attention stance]], and slide either leg into whatever stance you chose. Again, never step forward from crane stance into some other stance. You can -- and will -- be [[Leg_sweep|swept]].

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 Throwing an inside crescent kick, like any other kick, is a four-point procedure. Slowly practice all four points, and as you become comfortable, slowly increase your speed. Remember, ''slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.''
-#'''Chambering.''' Enter a walking [[Crane stance|crane stance]], as per usual. Always raise the knee of the kicking leg as high as possible, so that your knee is “past parallel.” Then, open your hip to the outside, as we did when setting up [[Side kick|side kicks]]; this forms the lower half of the crescent. <br /><br />
+#'''Chambering.''' Enter a walking [[Crane stance|crane stance]], raising your knee “past parallel.” Then, open your hip to the outside, like a [[Side kick|side kicks]], to form the lower half of the crescent. <br /><br />
-#'''Kick.''' Simultaneously extend your leg, and close your hip. This will swing your foot up in an arc. This will be a same-side attack, contacting the opponent with the [[Koshi|koshi]]. <br /><br />
+#'''Kick.''' Extend your leg as you close your hip. This swings your foot up in an arc, for a same-side attack which impacts with the [[Koshi|koshi]]. <br /><br />
 #'''Re-chambering.''' Let your knee go limp, and fall into a fighting [[Crane stance|crane stance]].<br /><br />
 #'''Stepping out.''' After kicking, return to a bent-knees [[Attention stance|attention stance]], and slide either leg into whatever stance you chose. Again, ''never'' directly step forward from [[Crane stance|crane stance]] into some other stance. You can -- and will -- be [[Leg sweep|swept]].

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 #'''Stepping out.''' After kicking, return to a bent-knees [[Attention stance|attention stance]], and slide either leg into whatever stance you chose. Again, ''never'' directly step forward from [[Crane stance|crane stance]] into some other stance. You can -- and will -- be [[Leg sweep|swept]].
-[Inside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
+ [Inside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
 Inside crescent kicks have [[Crescent_kick_block|defensive applications]], but these are usually reserved for [[Intermediate|intermediate]] or [[Advanced_students|advanced students]], since a high degree of skill and comfort with inside crescent kicks is needed before they can be used as a reliable defense.
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 #'''Stepping out.''' After kicking, return to a bent-knees [[Attention stance|attention stance]], and slide either leg into whatever stance you chose. Again, never step forward from crane stance into some other stance. You can -- and will -- be [[Leg_sweep|swept]].
-[Outside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
+ [Outside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
 ==Spinning crescent kick==
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 #'''Kick.''' Execute an [[Crescent_kick#Outside_crescent_kick|outside crescent kick]], minding all four points. The secret is kicking 1/8th of a turn early; so kick at #2, and the momentum will carry you, and the kick, to the intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets.
-[spinning Outside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
+ [spinning Outside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
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 #'''Origin.''' Start in a left [[Fighting stance|fighting stance]] facing #1. <br /><br />
 #'''Spin.''' Twist clockwise 270° to #2, pulling your right leg up into a left [[Cat_stance|cat]]-like stance, except that your legs will be crossed, like you’re waiting in a line to use the toilet. <br /><br />
-#'''Kick.''' Execute an outside crescent kick, as per usual, minding all four points. The secret to hitting the target is kick 1/8th of a turn early; so kick at #2, and the momentum will carry you, and the kick, to the intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets.
+#'''Kick.''' Execute an [[Crescent_kick#Outside_crescent_kick|outside crescent kick]], minding all four points. The secret is kicking 1/8th of a turn early; so kick at #2, and the momentum will carry you, and the kick, to the intended target at #1. Just as marksmen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflection_(ballistics) lead their targets], spinning karateka must trail their targets.
 [spinning Outside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]

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−	'''Mikazuki geri''', the '''crescent kick''', allows you to kick from [[~~Zones~~#Clinch\|close ranges]], where kicks seems impossible because your legs are jammed up. Crescent kicks allow even the most inflexible people to execute head-level kicks, with some practice. Although we normally advise against throwing high kicks, the fact that we rarely use them gives them the element of surprise. Crescent kicks are to be used as an [[Atemi\|atemi]]. There are three different versions of crescent kicks in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Karate]][[Dō\|dō]], as discussed below.	+	'''Mikazuki geri''', the '''crescent kick''', allows you to kick from [[Maai#The Clinch\|close ranges]], where kicks seems impossible because your legs are jammed up. Crescent kicks allow even the most inflexible people to execute head-level kicks, with some practice. Although we normally advise against throwing high kicks, the fact that we rarely use them gives them the element of surprise. Crescent kicks are to be used as an [[Atemi\|atemi]]. There are three different versions of crescent kicks in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Karate]][[Dō\|dō]], as discussed below.
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 [Inside crescent kick videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
-Inside crescent kicks also have [[Crescent_kick_block|defensive applications]], but these are usually reserved for [[Intermediate|intermediate]] or [[Advanced_students|advanced students]], since a high degree of skill and comfort with inside crescent kicks is needed before they can be used as a reliable defense.
+Inside crescent kicks have [[Crescent_kick_block|defensive applications]], but these are usually reserved for [[Intermediate|intermediate]] or [[Advanced_students|advanced students]], since a high degree of skill and comfort with inside crescent kicks is needed before they can be used as a reliable defense.
 ==Outside crescent kick==