Kicking takes more energy than striking. This is because the legs are heavier than the arms. Energy, when kicking, is conserved by relying on principles of physics that allow you to use as little effort as possible. Energy is also conserved by kicking when your opponent is moving into the kick’s path of power. This allows you to use less of your own momentum to achieve an overall stronger momentum.
Body mechanics for energy conservation:
1. The side kick takes less effort to land when your opponent is slightly toward your back rather than your front. This is because the kick is usually thrown with your lead leg, with your opponent lined up with your hips.
2. The spinning back kick should be thrown when your opponent is moving into its path of power. Energy is conserved by spinning less than 180 degrees. If you spin more than 180 degrees, you will be chasing your opponent with the kick.
3. If your opponent moves toward your front, it would be economical to throw a round house kick.
4. Energy can be conserved by dropping an axe kick on your opponent’s guard and bringing his upper body forward and into your follow-up strike.
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