The College of Martial Science - Ninjitsu Low Sweep Kick

Ninjitsu Low Sweep Kick

Kicking motions

Each kick follows the steps below for full execution, but remember, there are no exact laws as how to kick or punch, only guidelines to build a better practitioner.

The coil position

In your Ninja training, most kicks come from the coil position. This simply means bringing the knee up. It keeps your opponent from knowing what kick you will throw and gives you protection against incoming kicks.

The pivot

This is a step, slide or small twist of the ground leg used on some kicks before extension to get into the position desired for maximum power. The pivot is usually performed on the ball of the foot.

The extension

This is the actual kick or attack with the leg fully extended

The recoil

Each kick follows these steps. But remember, there are no exact laws as to how you should kick or punch, only guidelines to build a better practitioner.

This is the immediate return after the kick has been executed, bring the leg back and the knee up to maintain protection.

NOTE:

Each kick follows these steps. But remember, there are no exact laws as to how you should kick or punch, only guidelines to build a better practitioner.

For that Low Sweep Kick:

Leg comes into coil position

Foot turns with the heel in and the toes out

Stomp down at an angle towards the target area pushing forwards with the heel of the foot