Before you ask, yes because you are taller than me. In order for me to hit the target, the under side of your right leg, the buttocks and potentially the groin, I do have to jump to land the blow where I am aiming. 

## I suppose I could have gone for a knee break by slipping under the axe kick via a slide and launching a shot to the left knee. I think this counter allows us to continue our fight without a broken bone limiting movement.