Kicks to solar plexus and rib, versus knees and shins

[Onericali]

Well how bout it, is a side kick in the ribs going to end the fight? what about a front kick in the solar plexus? will it end the fight?

i think a knee in those places is definite, but my question is

why dont they side kick in the ribs in the mma instead of shinning in the hamstrings and legs

is kicking the ribs or solarplexus etc.. allowed with the heel or ball of the foot?

how come i never see it??? is there anything stronger than a side kick? other than a knee

[gobbla]

It's aloud. There's just a risk of having your leg\foot grabbed, or if you miss then it puts in in an awkward situation.

[kuri]

Watch a Genki Sudo fight.

Have you ever been hit by a round kick with the shin? If you have you'd know the answer as to why people use it.

[Onericali]

ok then. whats the best way to train shins?

and how many years until the roundhouse shin kick is 95% effective

[Jokerz]

kick a heavy bag with no shin pads on.

[kuri]

no no no. You've gotta kick a banana tree to get 95% effective. At least 300 times a day. And find and old Thai man to rig you up between trees with ropes to work on flexibility.

[Jokerz]

well I thought that was the obvious choice, I just wanted to give an alternative

[Irishdazza]

Hmm on a serious note - any truth to the whole glass jar rolling thing?