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Martial Science Ninjitsu Side Kick
by Rick Tew's College of Martial Science


Martial Science Ninjitsu Side Kick 
 
 
Kicking is an essential part of the martial arts and learning to master kicking skills is a process of hard work. Kicks enhance your effectiveness as a Total Warrior, increasing stability in balance, strength and coordination. They can be used very effectively in an offensive or defensive situation.  There are many ways to kick as well as there are a great variety of kicks.  When practicing kicks, it is important to warm up so as not to pull any muscles or ligaments.  Be sure and practice kicks on both legs equally.
 
Striking surface
Edge and/or heel       
 
Striking areas
Knee, ribs, plexus 

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 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
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.

Full power side kick

A. From coil position pivot to face your target sideways

B. Lift the heel of the foot level with the knee

C. Point the heel towards your target and extend 

Shuffling side kick

Used to slip into your target closing the distance and add power to your kick using body weight.

A. From a horse stance step in matching the rear leg to the lead leg

B. Lift the lead leg simultaneously as the rear leg replaces its position

C. Throw a side kick contacting as the rear leg contacts with the ground 
  
Applications:
 
Striking the targeted areas
 
Pushing/kicking opponent away from you, keep distance
 
Great for kicking knees
 
Foot is sideways for more surface area with kicking
 
Good kick during a Sidestance 
 
Breaking boards for competition  

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Martial Science Ninjitsu Side Kick 


Originally Posted: Mar 17, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2008 at 11:23 PM





 
 

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