How to Do a Front Snap Kick and Side Kick Combination in Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its spectacular kicks. A front snap kick and a side kick combination is an advanced move in taekwondo. This combination consists of 2 basic kicks, delivered in rapid, fluid succession. The first move is to fake-out your opponent so that you can strike with the second one as he counters the first.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Take a fighting stance by placing your right leg behind and to the side of your left leg. Your right foot will be at about a 45-degree angle. Always keep your fists up to guard your face in taekwondo.

2. Begin this combination kick with a front kick off your back leg (right). Bring your knee up a little higher than your target, and then extend your leg out. You will be striking with the ball of your foot, keeping your toes pulled back.

3. Switch sides as you bring your leg back from the front kick and deliver a mid-air, turning side kick with your other leg.

4. Deliver the turning side kick by turning your hips as you bring your right leg back and strike your opponent's midsection by extending your left leg out.

5. Practice this combination until you are able to "hop" from the front kick into the turning side kick rapidly.

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