How to Do the Jump Inside Crescent Kick in Kung Fu

Jumping movements are frequent in Kung Fu and stem back to the more traditional side of the art. In ancient china, where Kung Fu first developed, often people had to kick their would-be opponents off their horses with the first kick. Below are basic instructions for a self-defensive jump and crescent kick.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Begin with your hands down by your sides and legs comfortably together. It is a good idea to practice this technique on a gymnastic mat or with under soft floor covering in case of a fall.
   
   

2. Take two steps forward beginning on your left foot.
   

3. Put weight on the right foot, jump in the air and kick out with your left foot. The left foot raise is only as a balance to the actual kick that takes place in step 4.
   

4. Twist hips slightly as you begin to descend from jump and kick out with the right leg. The kick is complete with the right foot hits the ground before the left foot. The kick should curl around the body moving from right to left.
   

5. Land first on the left foot, regain your balance and step down on right foot. The right leg extends forward past the hip and the left leg should be comfortable bent at the knee. In this case, the left knee cushions a large portion of the descending weight.
   

6. Practice using the move with a partner by allowing them to punch out with their left arm and hand blocking the punch with your left arm. Remember you are only practicing and there should be no attempt to hurt your partner.
   

7. Finish by grabbing your opponent by the head and using them as counter weight to perform the jump and crescent kick against them.

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