Hello Sifu Shawn, You posted, “If you are like I think you are, you will never be totally satisfied with your own performance, I know I never am.” Yeah…we are of a like mind in this. The struggle for perfection is always there. It fuels me and obviously you too. Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, I have learned several ways to perform the spin back thrust kick. And I’ve modified it still more, over the years. When I first learned it in Edmonton, I was taught to whip the head all the way around. This would allow me to see what I was kicking. Later, I noticed that Wayne may have taught that way but he didn’t perform it that way. He’d usually kick without seeing his opponent. Yet I never saw him miss, not once. When I first learned this kick, I practiced spinning from a deep forward bow. I’d practice it in stages; first spin to a rear side cat, then kick out, then spin recover. Later, I was unable to effectively use this. Instead, I practiced kicking from a leading horse. I also made a conscious decision to separate two kicks I practice. I made the spin and plant back thrust kick different from the free spinning side kick. Another thing that has changed for me is the spinning recovery. When I first learned this, the full spin was an absolute must. Because of my personal circumstances, I now perform a much different recovery. Tactically, I concentrate on spinning the kick to the open side of my opponent. I prefer to use it as a good follow up unless I know I can land it as flashy first move. One last thing, I have never been able to kick high with this kick, so that hasn’t changed. And being on the receiving has not always been a fun experience either. I’ve been lifted off the ground twice with spin kicks to the groin. So I know that properly executed, this kick packs a wallop. Overall, I am pleased that I can spin a kick at all. Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, Strictly speaking, this is not am original Moh Kempo technique. I can’t remember where I learned it. But I do remember being inspired by Bill Wallace’s kicking style and his speed. Stepping forward and kicking with my lead leg opened up many possibilities for me. I was able to kick to the open side of an opponent who was in good position play. I had many more openings and many more follow ups. I could recovery just as easily as I could when I kicked with my rear leg. The two major disadvantages to sliding in and kicking were speed and awareness. The slide in kick is slower than a traditional shift forward kick (there are more moves). And the slide in kick is easier to see coming than a rear leg kick. None the less, it is an effective concept and one that I use practice and use regularly. Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, How many have modified their techniques? For example; I have changed the way I execute the straight pushing back kick. I can (and do) use the traditional approach sometimes. But I’ll also do it like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_i4ALAI-uU I’ll use a shorter step and a shorter kick. Even the recovery is different. Regards, MrE2Me2

Hello Dinosaur, Welcome to the forum! It isn’t my place to second guess Master Terlecki or explain his actions. But I have taught a spin kick and practiced it with the following idea firmly in mind. The spin kick (any version) is a very long maneuver (compared to a jab). Therefore, a smooth delivery, good distancing and proper timing are vital to a successful execution. Practicing in stages and practicing without transition stances are only two of many ways to practice it. Both have their place and both are necessary for this complex technique. I have seen it practiced very slowly (and for me, this is quite difficult). Also, doing it against a solid target can help with balance. Using it also requires many different ways of practice. It has to be a natural movement done at the right time without thought (or it won’t work). Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, Here is a jumping spinning reverse crescent kick. It’s being done by Sifu Sblano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wykn9DyclCw He does it slightly differently than I was taught. (But he can still do it better than I could at my best, too. :-D) Regards, MrE2Me2