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Step 1
Assume a stance with your feet at shoulder's width apart, your elbows bent and your fists six to 12 inches in front of you to guard your body. You should be facing your opponent, though you may stand with your body at a 45 degree angle from them.
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Step 2
Draw the knee of the leg you will be kicking with up toward your body, lifting it to a height equal to or slightly above your waist. This should be done relatively quickly, as you don't want to be caught off-balance while you are standing on one leg. Your knee should be at a 45-60 degree angle from your opponent, with the outer edge of your foot facing them.
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Step 3
Adjust the position of your foot, letting it angle downward slightly. This is so that when you perform the kick your foot will be mostly horizontal, letting the edge of your foot be the striking edge of the kick.
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Step 4
Snap your leg to the side, letting it move quickly with an arching motion toward your opponent. This motion is where the crescent kick gets its name, and should be moving from the outside (away from your opponent) to the inside (toward your opponent.) A properly-performed crescent kick should be a very quick maneuver, with the edge of your foot aimed at the opponent's head.
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Step 5
Return you foot to the ground after the kick has been executed. You should be returned to the stance you were in when you started the kick, ready to defend against maneuvers from your opponent or to launch additional maneuvers of your own.
