Direct Double Turning Kick
A direct kick is the terminology used when we kick off our front leg without any stepping.
The direct double turning kick is performed with the front kick and with two shifts of the rear foot.
Our first LIVE Expert Coach interview – broadcast in our Members Facebook Group on 21 March 2020.
Reverse hooking kick with the rear leg
This drill incorporates the split step learnt earlier and the reverse hooking kick with the front leg
Prepare the back foot correctly
This is important not only because it gives us the ability to push off into the side kick, but also in terms of knee joint safety. Turning the supporting foot before you push off is a good way to learn the healthy mechanics of the knee.
This video technology enables students to compare themselves to experts side by side so that they can see how to improve in visual detail.
The full video gives this kind of analysis so you can see the differences in technique and timing. Even if you are not Riana, you can still get tremendous benefit by comparing someone to an extremely skilled athlete at the same time.
He’s trying to push me
If you don’t retract your kick as fast as possible you run the risk of your opponent gaining control of your leg as demonstrated here. The aim is to get the kick back down to the ground as quickly as possible, as we are more venerable with one foot in the air.
Downward Kick Attacking tool
Sabum Mark Trotter explains that by using the underneath of the foot gives you more reach with your downward kick.
