5 kicks: straight stretch, outside stretch, inside stretch, shin, knee
In any kick, you want to build (1) strength, (2) balance, (3) technique, and (4) speed. Before obtaining Black Belt, speed is the least important. At the Black Belt level, you begin practicing speed.
If you break this kick down "by the numbers", there are two counts: (1) turn, and (2) kick.
Many styles call this kick an "Outside" kick. In other words, where the leg finishes is what is called, not where the leg starts. For us, we call it like it is: an Inside to Outside Stretch Kick.
If you break this kick down "by the numbers", there are two counts: (1) turn, and (2) kick.
Even though this is a "stretch" kick, it has a combat application. It is useful if the opponent is very close to you.
If you break this kick down "by the numbers", there are two counts: (1) turn, and (2) kick.
If you break this kick down "by the numbers", there are two counts: (1) grab target, and (2) kick.
This kick is actually a sweep. We practice this kick by imagining we are grabbing the opponent and pulling them toward you, while simultaneously sweeping their leg. But this sweep can be used in many different ways.
If you break this kick down "by the numbers", there are three counts: (1) turn, (2) grab target, and (3) kick.