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Originally Posted by JWK  My favorite is the spinning back kick. I can generate more power with the stepping side kick but, given my size, I believe the spinning back kick is less expected by my opponent and therefore more effective. |
That, I think, is the major advantage that back kicks have. They come from the opposite side than what is expected and so can be used to get a good hit in on someone who is able to block you by reading your kicks.