Things You'll Need:
- Loose-fitting pants
- Shirt that allows unrestricted upper-body movement
- Soft-soled shoes, or just plain bare feet
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Step 1
With your feet shoulder width apart and your arms in a fighting stance, bring your right leg up until your upper leg is parallel with the ground. As your leg moves, inhale deeply. Your right foot should be very near your left knee.
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Step 2
Turn your head around to the right, and lock your eyes on the target area. Your strike will naturally tend to land very near the area that your eyes target.
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Step 3
Extend your right leg behind you, striking with your heel. As your leg travels outward, it is important that you exhale forcefully. This will help you focus the energy of your strike. Your foot should be pointed nearly straight down at the ground. By striking with the heel of your foot, you can increase the power of your strike.
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Step 4
Just as important as the kick itself is the follow-through. After your kick lands on your target, bring your striking leg back to its ready position, near your left knee. Only at the end of this movement should the leg be dropped. This will help you maintain your balance, while allowing you to execute multiple strikes if necessary, without lowering your guard.
