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How to Do a Chicken Kick in Martial Arts

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The chicken kick is a deceptive move in martial arts and effective if executed properly. It is a basic kick learned early on in your training. The chicken kick or fake front kick has different variations. Follow these steps to do a chicken kick in martial arts.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
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  1. Step 1

    Begin in fighting stance. Feet are hip width apart. Your left foot is in front and faces forward. Your right foot is in back and points forward at a slight angle.

  2. Step 2

    Bend your knees and distribute your weight evenly between your feet. Make a fist with both hands. Bring them up to protect your face. The fists should be a little higher than your chin with your elbows in close to your body.

  3. Step 3

    Move from fighting stance to bringing your rear leg up (in this example, your right leg). Bend the knee still, but suspend it in the air. It looks like you will do a front kick.

  4. Step 4

    Leap with your front leg (left leg) at the same time, toes pointed and do a front kick. To your opponent, it appears that you are kicking with both legs instead of just one because both legs are in motion and in the air.

  5. Step 5

    Do a chicken kick as part of a sequence or combination. Follow up the chicken kick with a roundhouse kick.

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