Best Kicks For Older Adults Self Defence

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[@johnmasunga2640]

Needs a news letter please. Your videos are so educative

[@raullm6820]

​@@johnmasunga2640thanks for signing!

[@SoldierDrew]

These are all kicks trained in Uechi Ryu

[@rafaelcuevas3209]

Spanish accent from Spain. Great video. I'm 58 and still practicing since I was 14. I realize watching the video that you don't have any problem of mobility, but you did it for people who do. Thank you.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thanks Rafael👍🏻

[@raullm6820]

Spot on Rafa🫶🙏

[@joeoleary9010]

Really great. One tip I was taught that might be useful: Wherever the guy's shoulders are is where his feet are, so there's no need to look down to see where his lower leg or knee is. His shoulder tells you where to aim.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Love this - very helpful Joe thank you for sharing👍🏻

[@HugeRademaker]

Very helpful tip! Thanks.

[@shevetlevi2821]

Nice!

[@milesbrown8016]

Awesome 👏

[@bonnybob9229]

Good student.

[@bongothom]

As an older guy, i really appreciate your content. Most of the other self defense channels just arent appropriate for older people

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you so much👍🏻we're happy to help and if there's ever anything specific you'd like us to cover, just let us know.

[@SOG-xb4qh]

I witnessed a 72 year old man literally chin check and mop drag an 18 and 22 year old youngsters at a bar , quite violently and quickly. Old man wasn't having it.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

Not just older, for most people.

[@adrianlilley1468]

I'm 64 and have been kickboxing my whole life. I'm lucky as I can still kick over head height. I love low kicks but I'll be eternally grateful to Bill Wallace and his flexibility routines

[@JM-rc2wt]

64 you have no kick over head height that will cause any damage. You will get your ass kicked attempting to kick to the head.

[@TimothyTakemoto]

Please make some videos!

[@adrianlilley1468]

As I say, I love low kicks. The above head height thing is purely for flexibility and balance which makes actual head height kicks easy and comfortable. Yesterday we practiced front kicks to the chin and I still have focus and power.

[@TimothyTakemoto]

@@adrianlilley1468 I would love to see a video.

[@RJMTacoma]

A good kick I learned in Kara ho kempo when attacked from behind is the mule kick with a concurrent knife hand, both targeting the groin at once. As noted in this demo, the low kicks still having vulnerability. However, stepping off at a 45 degree angle just before executing a low kick allows you to veer from his punch.

[@raullm6820]

Yes, good point too

[@andrewruddy962]

Age changes mobility and this video is a great idea. Thank you, Seattle.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thanks Andrew👊🏻

[@LeMortso]

I’m 71 and have practiced martial arts for 63 years. I used to be able to roundhouse kick over the top of anyone’s head, I used to be able to go hard for 10 minutes without dropping… now I have MAYBE 30 seconds and I’m finished. I can’t kick higher than anyones belly so I have perfected a few Fairbairn style moves and also study the Bubishi intently for strike points. I pity anyone attacking me because they won’t see it coming and I won’t be there when they get up. I have the inside limit of 10 seconds to do or die. Practice a LOT and HARD.

[@raullm6820]

Great analysis señor

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you for sharing👍🏻

[@FIGHTERAK47SA]

Never despair. ALHUMDULILLAH (ALL PRAISE IS TO ALLAH) You are still better off than many others. Keep up with your training.❤

[@tutnallman]

Thanks, I am much affected by arthritis and welcome your approach to self defence.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Anytime my friend👍🏻

[@georgegoodyear9631]

As a 71 year old, I am grateful for you to take the time to make this video. What is your opinion of an oblique kick to an opponent’s knee, as a preemptive first strike?

[@raullm6820]

It is indeed, but more difficult to perform. Thanks for watching!

[@NitrousFTW871]

I have taken my time and patience and became a master in the kick to the groin and brass knuckle uppercut Works every-time

[@raullm6820]

Hats off!

[@Highlander88]

Hi, I am 64 and can't kick higher anymore than to the belt line. I prefer Mae Geri Keage, Fukomi Geri and Gedan Mawashi Geri. But I use then often with Tai Sabaki to get out of the line of attack and to have more targets... 😊 Thanks for this helpful Vid! A lot of Greetings from Germany

[@raullm6820]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@londonlivin3901]

Thanks to your dads we get to see this - so easy explained, thank you.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

@@londonlivin3901 Cheers Bernadette😁👍🏻 thanks for watching!

[@phillyfathead]

Thanks , well illustrated !

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you!👍🏻

[@rburkett1939]

At 75 it’s odd to hear you state 44 is old…my kicks were solid till in my 50’s, fought my last tournament at 48 and in the finals beat the lightweight national TKD champion, 44 is not old. 😊

[@raullm6820]

Hats off, I really want to be like you when I am 75! (Having my final scrap myself next month)

[@stuartmarkman769]

At my old age I dont have the strength or the balance too do those kicks, but I am trained in 9mm and 357 magnum.

[@KevinDoyle-r1w]

Only wish we could own one mate

[@SOG-xb4qh]

Fixed blade works well also.

[@pabloluisortegapalacios6939]

Actually, very effective kicks. At age 65, my old Taekwondo kick skills are very limited, but those low kicks combined with Wing-Chun fist and hand blows and Judo throws, that I practice three times a week, make me feel confident enough. Greetings from Spain, dear colleagues.

[@oliverschmidt4720]

Und deine Schusswaffen hast du immer greifbar?Was machst du z.b.in der Bahn.Du kannst da nicht abdrücken weil selbst wenn du triffst nicht ausgeschlossen ist das die Kugel durchschlägt und unbeteiligte Verletzt. Ganz davon abgesehen wenn du nicht triffst z.b.auch auf größerem Raum.Die Kugel fliegt km weit.Und denk an Querschläger.Auch wenn ich Waffen super finde zur Verteidigung. Du musst ihre Stärken und Schwächen und ihre Gefahren für dich und Unbeteiligte Bedenken.Es ist immer gut so viel Wissenbund Können wie Möglich anzusammeln.Mit Waffen ab auch Waffenlos.

[@azeemzuberi7436]

At old age guns are better than kick or punch

[@WilliamMitchell-t2h]

Very practical application of low kicks and knees. Thank you.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks you!!

[@RebelPulse]

I am new to this channel and I celebrated my 47th Birthday on Monday. I am a smaller guy compared to most, unfortunately! So it feels like being a smaller guy we need to get everything right against a larger attacker just to stand a chance. Meanwhile, all they need is one chance. So i go for vital areas or use weapons as an equalizer

[@raullm6820]

Spot on mate. Hopefully our channel helps

[@Clemen_tine1997]

Another great video guys❤ your videos and content are getting better and better each time ❤

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you so much😁👊🏻

[@donoconnor4204]

Excellent video! Keep these coming… great delivery with great team work. No egos which as we know always get in the way. Myself a 4th Dan in Ju Jitsu it’s very clear adaptation on the aging process is always overlooked. Have subscribed!!

[@raullm6820]

Thank you amigo!!

[@user-xk4lu9un7g]

Bravo , great content

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!!

[@nervo6321]

Love it. Great advice, thanks for the video.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks for watching!

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Anytime😁👊🏻

[@FinancialWisdom]

Keep em coming lads 👍

[@chriswinrow1483]

Brilliant video respect brother YNWA

[@raullm6820]

Cheers Champ!

[@alanrenshaw5497]

Thanks for the lesson gents. Had forgotten about this channel. So hopefully it will appear in my feed now.

[@raullm6820]

Welcome back Alan!

[@Frantic857]

@@raullm6820 Trust in Jesus Christ, not antichrist. + I hope and pray that folks change their view and invite the Lord Jesus Christ into their life to rule and reign. + Satan is referred to as the prince of the power of the air for good reason, he owns the airwaves on planet earth and is the god (little g) of this world. It is my hope and prayer that you choose the God (Big G) of heaven who controls the destiny of your eternal soul. + (Matthew 10:28 > And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.) (Proverbs 9:10 > The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.) (2 Corinthians 4:3-4 > [3]-But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: [4]-In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.) (Romans 10:9-10 > [9]-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10]-For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.) (Romans 10:13 > For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.) (Ephesians 2:8-9 > [8]-For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9]-Not of works, lest any man should boast.) (Revelation 3:20 > Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.) Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? Is this your opportunity for eternal salvation? If it is, I hope and pray that you open the door and invite Him in to your heart and life, in Jesus' name. Amen! All glory be to God. Amen!

[@kendom33]

Great tips thank you

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Anytime👊🏻

[@Smavlogph]

I'm 54 but I can still kick high. Continued training is a key .

[@raullm6820]

It is indeed, but still kicking high it's not an option for most people

[@TimothyTakemoto]

But can you kick high and fast? I can kick high but it is in slow motion.

[@me3899]

kicking high for self defence is fool hardy for anyone, regardless of age.

[@LeeW_COBRA_NN]

Great info to consider with kicking.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!

[@pablopickasso4098]

Always good, thank you 😊

[@simpleselfdefence_]

You're always welcome!👍🏻

[@mikemcmanus116]

Good job!

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Much appreciated😁👊🏻

[@footlongsubzero1128]

5:01 thanks for that adjustment. I don't have conditioned shins

[@raullm6820]

Thank you for watching

[@frankm2588]

Good point, for quite a while I have thought this. When I was taking martial arts classes in my 40s I could never kick high. One of the top students was an older guy who had been a black belt in judo and was now a black in karate and I was encouraged by the fact that he was not flexible and could not kick high at all. Now I'm 73 and still pretty spry.

[@tempawestbrook7245]

Thanks for sharing👍 very practical & realistic for self defense.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks for watching!

[@hubertus328]

Beautiful accent, nice short effective techniques.Thank you!

[@hubertus328]

Accent of the elderly i'll meant.

[@raullm6820]

​@@hubertus328cheers amigo

[@gerry742]

Good stuff!!

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Cheers Gerry!

[@panda59043]

I'm a 64-year-old TKD BB and I totally get this.

[@raullm6820]

Thank you!

[@mjp-bi3re]

I can thankfully stiil kick like I did 20 years ago. However, the Gracie Jiujitsu pisao kick is a great tool. Also, look up Rick Roufus vs. Chitsongrit. That fight exemplifies the effectiveness of low kicks used in conjunction with great footwork. Best wishes. The Thai fighter had one kick and won with it.

[@BradYaeger]

. Great Subject . This is just me , but I never practice bringing my rear kicking leg back to where it came from . If I'm power kicking it mean I'm in in attack mode and the kick is part of my entry . If I plant it back I'm undoing any advantage the kick bought me plus my weight is now going the wrong way if my opponent charges during or after my kick . Planting back is a sporting version of kicking where you are sometimes trying to maintain distance not close it . The reason I bring this up is at my age , 58, my balance isn't as good as it was so even if I DID want to plant it back its even riskier now so I don't want to create a training scar .

[@raullm6820]

That's a very good point and I think both options are valid

[@simpleselfdefence_]

You might be kicking to create distance, maintain it or close it and absolutely if you're closing distance then this is a great tactic and something we also train👍🏻 thanks Brad for sharing

[@OldBadger1]

Closing (stepping) in, watch for the cross. Many people can take an awful lot of punishment

[@raullm6820]

​@@OldBadger1yes, that's why I keep the hands up

[@HugeRademaker]

1:50 "Like in football..." 😂😂😂😂

[@simpleselfdefence_]

😂👍🏻

[@davidkoepnick4314]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks for watching!

[@M-a-k-o]

Thanks amigos🙏 Liked and subscibed.

[@raullm6820]

Gracias!!

[@tjmartin1431]

Very good program 🎉

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you so much👊🏻

[@Wuei108]

Thank you.

[@raullm6820]

Thank you for watching

[@hedgerowpete]

Brilliant video

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!!

[@diegomontejo4657]

Excelent video thanks

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thanks Diego👍🏻 appreciate it!

[@raullm6820]

Gracias Diego!

[@yosefhartuv1]

Oh my, to be 44 once again, nevertheless very well done and appropriate to those of us a bit older, 70+, as can be seen from the other comments below. As you pointed out, even with the flexibility to throw somewhat higher kicks, waist high/stomach,hip... the lack of power or speed, or both can easily get one's foot or leg grabbed. Keeping it low can avoid getting toppled and still deliver something that may likely save the day.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!

[@mcbikeman5673]

Enjoying the content guys and i have to ask if you are grabbed from behind is stamping your foot into the attackers instep affective?

[@raullm6820]

It could be but there are better things to do

[@capthappy345]

Nice work 👍

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you Captain! 🫡👊🏻

[@racinmoeherdez4434]

... I'M OVER 60, GOT HIT BY A CAR RIDING A MOTORCYCLE TWICE, I'M A COUCH POTATO, GOT ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS WITH MY TEETH ... I'LL NEVER.

[@raullm6820]

Keep on trying amigo

[@daniavi1358]

Good evening. I congratulate you for this video. A real use of legs to properly kicking like in old traditional Martial Arts and Combat Sports. In Nihon JuJutsu, Judo and Aikido, we always use this kind of Atemi or leg and feet strikes. Even old Okinawa Kempo Karate Jutsu or Okinawate, used low kicking range and that was present into Bunkai Kata. And just to finish and with all my respect. I humbly advise the spanish Instructor to improve better English phonetics. It's a pity that talking with a correct english grammar not trying to improve a british pronunciation. I insist, please. I pray you to excuse me but it's far of my intention to insult and seem unrespectful. I learnt english at the UK and people helped me a lot improving and overcoming my phonetics. Best wishes and blessings from Spain and sincere congratulations for the video. 🙏🏻

[@raullm6820]

Phonetics and accents are difficult to change when you start learning a language with 34 amigo ... Plus people around me understand me without problems (and they have actually they also do have a different phonetic than the people in your area... Which means things are even more complicated) But in any case, thanks for the advice, the feedback and for watching!

[@effeojnedib7208]

Earned my Black Belt in my home state of Texas in my 30's. (now in my 60's) A GOOD kicking school. Y'all better learn to get them hands up is all I got to say.

[@raullm6820]

Of course

[@limelite123]

I´m 61 now, thats what I´m talking about since years. And btw, not even young people need any of this fancy jumping spinning kicks for self-defence.

[@raullm6820]

Great point

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Agree 100%👍🏻

[@piotrbatogowski9126]

Very effective French savate technique

[@raullm6820]

I do love Savate 🇲🇫

[@simpleselfdefence_]

👍🏻

[@oscarnunez4143]

I like these. Not a big fan of that first teep to the knee, especially if you don't train it. It can actually be a hard target to hit and if you slide by the knee it can pitch your balance forward and put your chin in a bad position.

[@raullm6820]

Hands up always indeed

[@John-ob7dh]

I am 83 and can still kick jodan mae geri. My fav kick is jodan keage. In the dojo years ago i also used a hard shin kick ,followed up with a reverse punch . I am lucky i still have flexibility even though i stopped my 8 years of shotokan back in 1980

[@raullm6820]

You are a legend

[@yamitanomura]

Great video, are you from spain?

[@raullm6820]

Gracias amigo! I am indeed

[@ra8640]

"44" is not old. It was funny hearing this. When I was 44 I could kick fairly well at all heights. Now in my 60s I've lowered my kicks for use in self defense. As for hands, more eye finger jabs, throat with knuckles (leopard punch), anything nasty that will get me and loved ones home safe.

[@raullm6820]

I want to be like you amigo!

[@AL_YZ]

I hear ya. My mind still thinks I can kick as I did before. The moment I lift or try to lift my leg, my body says what the hell do you think you are you trying to do?

[@raullm6820]

🙏

[@thomasda3482]

Old king fu fighting methods..great

[@xoshooter]

@3:49 …that part of the body as much as we like to think is a very small part…

[@PinoRemax]

wing chun kicks. Nice.

[@raullm6820]

Thanks!

[@edgarguilhermechivelachieq4763]

Great

[@raullm6820]

Cheers

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you!

[@terrymiller111]

"Spinnin' shit ain't in yo' repertoire no more."--à la Marlo Stanfield

[@raullm6820]

Noy cup of tea

[@simpleselfdefence_]

👍🏻

[@danielmoore279]

Dann lernt man am besten gleich WT /WC😊

[@raullm6820]

Danke!

[@danielmoore279]

@raullm6820 Nicht dafür !

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

You forgot the most important part, heavy boots with steal toe.

[@raullm6820]

Watch the other video we have about kicks please 😊

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@raullm6820 I will look for it.

[@gabem6863]

I trained in Tae Kwon Do in my early days. Obviously the spectacular high kicks were what the instructors pushed. I was lucky that I had one who also placed value on low kicks. He would say that, in a real fight, any low kick to the knee could end it right there and then. He would even include kicks and sweeps to the ankles in his training routines.

[@raullm6820]

I don't believe in sweeping if you are the weaker side but good to train it indeed

[@Jack-fs2im]

BRUCE LEE never kicked above the knee till he was shown Karate.Its call IP STYLE or Wing chum

[@percyfaith11]

lol, the barely surpressed smile when he was trying to come up with the ages.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Best mates for 10 years and he doesn't know my age or surname!

[@raullm6820]

Memory loss due old age, punches and pints 0_o

[@slapdogpuppyspank8754]

44 is so old lol

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

How come nobody stops to consider that while you’re doing all of these great low kicks on your younger stronger opponent that he also can get a clue and start doing the same kicks on you only faster and stronger?

[@raullm6820]

Stay tuned on the videos on how to defend yourself from kicks. Outsmart your attacker and being ahead of him is obviously needed when facing a younger stronger person

[@lucproost783]

When you kick someone in the groin be aware for a head butt when he doubles up...otherwise very practical video!

[@raullm6820]

Yes, that's why I keep my hands up

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Thank you👍🏻

[@RiqiHarawira]

Glak!

[@chrisken8902]

4:00 --> Duh! The dude could have just taken the protective pad and held it in front of himself.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

@@chrisken8902 authenticity 😏

[@markalford5406]

How about kicks for 65 year old men that are still in good shape but know it’s getting late for them.

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Still groin and below is a good rule of thumb to follow. Maybe consider push kicks to the hip / high thigh too

[@captainmagpie1446]

I'd pull your shots a little sooner, some of those hits could have taken out an ACL without much effort, your opponent seemed worried about getting hurt instead of focusing on the training exercise. Great information though, Im a 60 yr old 2nd Dan and I have to remind myself, even though I still train, that Im not 25 anymore lol.

[@raullm6820]

Well this is not a real fight, just a representation of it. But thanks for your good feedback. What Art are you training by the way?

[@captainmagpie1446]

@@raullm6820 TKD, Silat, Wing Chun mostly. both dans registered with the Kukkiwon in SK. My wife had her ACL blown out by an overzealous brown belt so sparring safety is even more important to us now.

[@raullm6820]

​@@captainmagpie1446yes 90-95% of the time, controlled technical sparring is the way to go.

[@jamesm.6262]

Stop the nonsense, 44 is not that old. I’m 61 and have trained in Krav Maga and Muay Thai for 6 years. I can still do everything I was able to do when I was 44, just slower and not as long. It’s a state of mind and what you believe you can and should be able to do. Never talk your way into being old.

[@raullm6820]

So... You can't do it with the same effectiveness as I can't do likewise comparing myself with 24.

[@raullm6820]

*Never that old... I agree on that

[@georgekondylis6723]

The problem with really low kicks is that you are in punching range and then on one leg. You have to either lean back a bit or set it up , all the while keeping your hands up and ready to protect. All of you demonstrated these kicks while looking down at your targets and being wide open to getting punched. Frontal scratching kick? Really? Also, kicking the knee with your toes or even ball of the foot has a good chance of grazing the knee ineffectually , again leaving you on one leg to get punched.

[@raullm6820]

That's why you need to be controlling and distracting the attacker face and watching out their handa

[@raullm6820]

*plus punching upstairs right after the kicks

[@dietor5343]

Very "güell", Manuel! 😅

[@raullm6820]

*But from Madrid ;) **Go Vegan ;)

[@dietor5343]

@raullm6820 Go vegan, compañero!

[@christiaanhendrickx666]

👍

[@simpleselfdefence_]

👍🏻

[@PC-mh4uh]

44 year old is not an older adult! I'm 72 now that is an older adult.

[@raullm6820]

I am definitely older than 24 😢... But no drama, age is sometimes only a number 😊

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I’m sorry that your body deteriorated so quickly I was easily doing high kicks mid range kicks thigh kicks, especially in my 40s and in my 50s. This is not unusual for a person who’s been training martial arts uninterrupted since their teams. If you want to teach you on little kicks that’s fine. It’s your channel but don’t try to say that at 44 you watched up and not as powerful

[@raullm6820]

1) 95% of people over 40 sadly struggle with all sorts of physical issues. 2)I would love to see you doing those high kicks you claim you are good at (your profile picture doesn't portray you as an athletic fella) 3) My little kicks, are actually not mine but pretty mainstream for a reason 4) Thanks for watching and the feedback

[@notanfningain]

44! He looks older.

[@raullm6820]

So she said 😢😂

[@rolandhawken6628]

Any advice for a 74 year old ? lol

[@raullm6820]

Yes! Keep trying to be active and as fit as possible! Works on mobility and reflexes for the rest of your life señor

[@herberar]

That pronunciation is enough to deterr anyone 😂

[@raullm6820]

Said someone called Bernardo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@simpleselfdefence_]

😂

[@towag]

Common sense... Or it is to me...

[@raullm6820]

Always, but sometimes not enough

[@towag]

@@raullm6820 It is for me!! I'm 71 !! 🙄😏

[@simpleselfdefence_]

Sometimes common sense is not so common! People don't think about this stuff too often so, useful as a reminder👍🏻

[@towag]

@@simpleselfdefence_ Yeah strange that isn't it... Maybe because I'm old school and been in a few altercations? 😏😁

[@craiglacour8887]

44 you like you are 55

[@raullm6820]

I wish at 55 I will be as I am with 44 as I wish to be with 44 as I was with 34 😢

[@keithdenson2524]

¡Gracias por esa información útil!

[@raullm6820]

You are very welcome!

[@xoshooter]

@3:49 …that part of the body as much as we like to think is a very small part…

[@raullm6820]

😅😢