Side to Side Stretch Kicks

Side-to-Side Stretch Kick
(inside-out, outside-in)

Before doing these kicks, you should warm up for the kick, such as the following exercise:

Inside to Outside Stretch Kick

John, Inside Out Stretch: 

Class, Inside Out Stretch:

 
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.  

 Here is a movie scene that actually uses the "Inside Outside Stretch Kick", so it is possible to use this stretch kick in combat.  Also at the end of the clip, there is a "Front Kick, Side Kick". 

Outside to Inside Stretch Kick:

John, Outside In Stretch: