How to Use Krav Maga Front Kicks

Developed in Israel and used by Israeli military forces, krav maga, or "close combat" in Hebrew, is a form of martial arts which focuses on hand-to-hand combat. While krav maga is becoming a popular form of self-defense in the United States, it is still not considered a sport and there are no organized competitions. Learning to use front kicks is an important part of krav maga.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Place yourself in the krav maga neutral stance. Stand with your legs only slightly apart, and with your knees even, step the calf of your right leg back so that you are standing on the toes. Bend slightly at the knees and place your hips over your feet to balance your weight. Put your hands up near your shoulders in defense position.

2. Bring your back leg forward, bending at the knee and pointing your knee directly at your target. Thrust your hips forward slightly as you swing. Your knee should come up high enough that it is perpendicular to the floor before you swing with your lower leg.

3. Swing your lower leg forward hard and fast. The height of your swing will depend on the height of your target; however, front kicks are most commonly used as groin kicks. Point your toe as you swing out, hitting your target with the top of your foot before drawing your leg back to the bent knee position.

4. Relax your leg back to the neutral position and prepare for another front kick. Practice the krav maga front kick in slow motion until you perfect every part of the kick. When you have mastered the kick, beginning working on speed and force.

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