Jarring motion in head/neck?

[Super Macho Man]

Hello,
newbie here. I just started training Muay Thai techniques by myself, in the hopes that I can afford to join a gym soon. I have a basic question regarding body mechanics.

I notice that when I throw the round kick (te) and most hand techniques with full force, I feel a sharp jarring motion in the head and neck (carotid sinus area). This is concerning to me, because I don't want to stroke out while training haha. Am I doing something wrong? Should I be using less of a whipping motion, and more of a step-and-kick? Do I need to be more relaxed and grounded while throwing techniques? Is it an alignment problem? Or am I just not meant to be a fighter? My background is in Chinese martial arts, so I tend to try to apply "fa-jing" (explosive force) to everything by default.

Any insights or corrections are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Intermission]

Hello,
newbie here. I just started training Muay Thai techniques by myself, in the hopes that I can afford to join a gym soon. I have a basic question regarding body mechanics.

I notice that when I throw the round kick (te) and most hand techniques with full force, I feel a sharp jarring motion in the head and neck (carotid sinus area). This is concerning to me, because I don't want to stroke out while training haha. Am I doing something wrong? Should I be using less of a whipping motion, and more of a step-and-kick? Do I need to be more relaxed and grounded while throwing techniques? Is it an alignment problem? Or am I just not meant to be a fighter? My background is in Chinese martial arts, so I tend to try to apply "fa-jing" (explosive force) to everything by default.

Any insights or corrections are welcome. Thanks!

Could be dehydration. Ive had that problem too. drink a lot before. Im guessing its that

 

[Super Macho Man]

Could be dehydration. Ive had that problem too. drink a lot before. Im guessing its that

I doubt it. I think it's a structural issue, or maybe age. I feel like I'm giving myself whiplash no matter what technique I throw.

 

[Intermission]

I doubt it. I think it's a structural issue, or maybe age. I feel like I'm giving myself whiplash no matter what technique I throw.

I know the feeling. Ive had it. Its not age. it will most likely disappear. then come back at any time.

 

[Khaosan]

You just have too much power, a problem most Sherbros have.

 

[Intermission]

You just have too much power, a problem most Sherbros have.

Haha, isn't that a sherdogger?

 

[Khaosan]

Haha, isn't that a sherdogger?

He is all of us.

 

[froggyluv]

You could be a glass cannon. That being you can develop more power than your own frame can handle.

 

[shunyata]

Hello,
newbie here. I just started training Muay Thai techniques by myself, in the hopes that I can afford to join a gym soon. I have a basic question regarding body mechanics.

I notice that when I throw the round kick (te) and most hand techniques with full force, I feel a sharp jarring motion in the head and neck (carotid sinus area). This is concerning to me, because I don't want to stroke out while training haha. Am I doing something wrong? Should I be using less of a whipping motion, and more of a step-and-kick? Do I need to be more relaxed and grounded while throwing techniques? Is it an alignment problem? Or am I just not meant to be a fighter? My background is in Chinese martial arts, so I tend to try to apply "fa-jing" (explosive force) to everything by default.

Any insights or corrections are welcome. Thanks!

Is this when hitting the bag or throwing in the air?

If it's bag and you've been training gungfu forms without actually hitting things you may just not be adjusted to the actual impact of making contact.

There's also a SIGNIFICANT possibility that your form is bad, this will be corrected by training at a real gym.

If you're hitting the bag at home and getting this sensation I might consider wearing a mouthguard and biting down on it, you may be loose with your chin up in the air from your fa jing training and you're just rattling yourself.

How old are you? If you're young you're probably not in danger of a stroke. If you're old check in with a cardiologist if you haven't seen a Dr in a while.

Either way, go to an actual Muay Thai gym where coaches can correct your form in person.