Special Techniques with Jon Sawden
In the sample video above, Mr Jon Sawden introduces a session dedicated to competition special techniques – covering all five recognised flying kicks, plus some twin-foot kicking as well. If you want a clearer pathway for teaching flying kicks (without relying on guesswork), this is a practical seminar you can use again and again.
Instructor insight: the standout value in this session is the real-time correction. We leave the cameras running while Mr Sawden works with individuals, so you hear the coaching cues, the corrections, and the teaching language that helps students improve quickly.
What this session covers
This edited seminar (just under one hour) focuses on building reliable competition special techniques through clear coaching structure. Mr Sawden covers each flying kick with attention to approach, take-off, body alignment in the air, and controlled landing. The added twin-foot kicking content provides extra ideas for athletes looking to broaden their special technique options.
Why instructors will love this video
- Shows how to break flying kicks into teachable stages rather than treating them as “all or nothing”.
- Highlights common technical errors and exactly how to correct them.
- Includes unscripted coaching moments with individual students and immediate feedback.
- Gives you fresh ways to run drills that develop confidence, control, and consistency.
Coaching cues you can apply immediately
Many clubs train special techniques with lots of repetition, but not much precision. In this session, you hear the short, practical cues Mr Sawden uses to improve timing, posture, lift, and landing mechanics. These are the sorts of small adjustments that help students progress without overcomplicating the training.
Want a related example in a different context? See the methods Mr Jon Sawden uses when teaching special techniques to kids in this Inside TKDC post: Special Techniques for Kids
A simple way to structure a special techniques session
If you are running a squad session or a special techniques class, use this simple flow:
- Choose one technique as the main focus for the day.
- Teach it in stages – approach, take-off, flight position, landing.
- Use one drill to isolate the weakest stage (often take-off or landing control).
- Finish with a small number of full attempts with clear feedback between each one.
Coaching tip: consistency comes from repeating the same approach and take-off mechanics. Once those are stable, height and distance improve naturally.
Watch the full seminar
The complete Special Techniques session is available here for TKDCoaching Premium Members:
Special Techniques with Jon Sawden – Premium Video
Learn more about our Expert Coach, Mr Jon Sawden: About Mr Jon Sawden
You can also browse more related coaching videos in the Inside TKDC archive.