How to Do a Kickboxing Front Kick in a Street Fight Versus a Match

The front kick is a standard move in all martial arts. In a kickboxing match, the kick is raised to a head high position. In street fighting, the kick aims below the waist, either at the groin or at the knee. It's a quick and effective way to score points on an opponent or disable an attacker.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Stand in the boxer's stance with one foot toward the front and one back. Flex your knees and point your feet straight ahead. Keep your arms up, elbows bent and your fists clenched in front of you defensively.

2. Kick with your back leg by transferring your weight to the front leg while lifting your back leg and bending up toward your torso. Extend your kicking leg out straight in a quick snapping motion. Aim at the head if you're in a kickboxing match and at the groin or knee if you're defending yourself in a street fight.

3. Turn your supporting leg as you throw the kick and thrust your hips forward to gain power and speed. Strike with the ball of your foot.

4. Bring your kicking leg back down quickly to prevent your opponent from grabbing it and throwing you off balance. Return to the boxer's stance.

5. Make the front kick with your forward foot by transferring your weight to your back leg. Use the same technique of raising your knee toward your torso and snapping your leg out to head high or below the waist, depending on the situation. Bend your back leg and center your weight over it for proper balance.

6. Pull your front leg down quickly, so your opponent can't throw you off balance, and return to the boxer's stance.

Tips & Warnings

• The front kick movement is an excellent conditioning drill. Make each kick head high and alternate legs for a full workout.

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