Kicking tips
- Kicking tips
- Starting position
- Guard up
- Kick elements
- Taekwondo kicking
- Kicking power
- Rear leg kicks
- Initial movement
- Raise leg
- Weight shifts
- Arm position
- Pivot
- Knee
- Hip roll
- Chambering
- Leg tension
- Counter-motion
- Foot shape
- Support leg
- Speed
- Height
- Target training
- Full power at end
- Keep straight
- Grabbed kick
- Stretching
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Keep up your guard up at all times!
When kicking, always keep your guard up. Do not use your hands arms for balance. Arms are used for guarding, blocking, and attacking, not for kicking or balance. Balance is maintained through subtle body movements and muscle tension. If you have strong, toned, powerful muscles, balance is not a problem. If you have a weak musculature, a potbelly, or poor conditioning, you will probably need to thrash your arms around like a turkey trying to fly in an effort to maintain your balance. Do not use your arms in an attempt to add power to a kick. Keep your guard up for protection at all times!