This really is a tough one - and having thought about it alot, I am thinking it should be out (I think lol).... more so because of how hard it will be getting it brought in properly.

If fighting on an ISKA show now I have to beaware of a spin backfist. It is not forced on me to use it, although if it is allowed then I need to learn it so I have the same tools as the other person. I have just had my 10th Pro fight and getting more settled into new style and getting used to being in the ring - but now I could be sparked by a spin backfist that I have never used or seen in sparring... I would be like a bunny in the headlamps.

I agree with Dale that people like it as it is an original kickboxing technique, but look at MMA and the things you are not allowed to do now. I agree that things are removed for a reason. I just don't think many people will have or be able to develop the skill to use them properly. Someone mentioned Lecko that uses them in K1 and misses alot - yet he trains and fights for a living. We are going to have many Pro fighters throwing a spin back fist like a raw novice because it isn't in our training roots.

Spin kicks miss or go wrong alot but not much harm can be done - I watched my last fight and saw that my jump back landed low when trying to break away from a clinch - even though I have done it loads in training and pads etc. Result from this was nothing or could have been a kick to the nuts that he would have recovered from, but recovery from a spin back fist will be harder if it is an elbow cutting your head or knocking you out.

I did want it in at one point, to match up our rules with other countries like USA etc. But I don't think it will work in UK and would hope it be banned in other countries eventually. Bottom line for me is, I will be bringing it in to training and am interested in seeing how it works out for ISKA (and fair ply for making the move), but if given the choice I would prefer them out and stick to how it has been.