I saw a recent video of Master Jeong with Metin Satin from Turkey (btw....Jeong broke Stain's nose at the 85 Worlds!!!). Satin was holding paddles for high Turning Kicks & Spin Hooks Kicks for left and right legs. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeong can still kick like a beast in his age. He is by far the most technically sound player there ever was, but his timing was the best as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!
troubles with high roundhouse kick
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mastercole
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You should see him hit a golf ball. It's in the same league as his kicks.
He was a volleyball player but was told he was too short (5'8") to be competitive. So he began focusing on Taekwondo competition around age 14 or so. He won his first world championship at age 19 or 20, and the Olympic gold at 26 or 27. Athletes in China follow a similar path. Generally Taekwondo isn't their first choice of sport, but usually is a second choice after being discouraged or frustrated in another sport.
Most kicks never , or should never go as high as the head. As my Sifu told me ," Your legs are for standing on ." . Once your leg leaves the ground you are at a disadvantage against someone who is your equal. If you want to see something interesting , go to youtube and check the Thai volleyball game called " Takraw." .Then think about what you are doing with your kicking ...
