There are a few people who remain exceptionally great at kicking as they grow older. There's no such thing as natural ability, just sheer hard work and practice.

For many of us our flexibility and capability can decline through old age or a bit of laziness like on my part. It does mean we have to think differently and perform more efficiently.

This video covers the lower kicks we can do and remain just as effective.

This is just in the context of dojo sparring and health through training. It's not meant to be an MMA beating or WKF championship strategy.