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Step 1
Place yourself in the on-guard position or the kickboxing four-point stance. Turn your body so that your non-dominant side is facing your target. With your knees slightly bent, be prepared to defend yourself by drawing your bent arms up with your fists near your shoulders.
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Step 2
Lift your non-dominant leg, bending the knee at a 90 degree angle and flexing your foot or pulling your toes up.
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Step 3
Bend away from your kick slightly as you push your leg out towards your target. You should rotate your hips during this motion so that the force of your kick comes not only from your leg, but also from your abdominal muscles. During a side kick, your heel should impact with the target, so keep your toes flexed throughout the movement and push through your heel.
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Step 4
Bring your knee back to bent position, straightening your body and then release to your original kickboxing four-point stance. Remember to keep your arms up in defense position throughout the move in case of counter attack.
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Step 5
Practice each step of the side kick in slow motion until you perfect the moves. Once you have mastered each step, combine the motions into one smooth and continuous kick.
