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Originally posted by Uchiha_Anbu
I'm not masochistic enough to properly train my shins and when I kick I naturally range myself for a instep hit. Will this damage my ankle? I use the ball of my foot aswelll. Because with my shoes on its the equivalent of the tip of my shoes.
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This essentially depends on the kick being used and the intended target. If you are using a front kick to the groin then yes an instep is fine and a shin is even better. If you are using a round or hook kick to the legs then a shin is better. As you have already discovered, attempting to use the ball of the foot is futile while wearing shoes as it ends up being a shoe tip kick. Nothing wrong with that but it might not be too effective depending on the target.
Steve
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