Originally posted by M.Red:

to be honest i love the kick
and at least we can make use of the "fist" stat
but i agree - some more fist type weapons with maybe different attacks would be awesome
or maybe a sort of "selection for special attacks" like one might choose between a kick or a leap attack sort of thing

The kick needs to be faster, it staggers enemies, but by the time you can make use of it they are no longer staggered.