How to Perform a Front Kick in Karate

You will learn the basics of how to perform a front kick.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• comfortable clothing or martial arts uniform (gi)
• adequate space to perform movement
• martial arts video

1. Stand up straight with your feet together bending your knees slightly. Hands should about 6" from your side with both hands in a fist like you are holding a heavy bucket of something. For better balance bend your knees and look at one spot on the wall

2. Bring your right knee up so that your thigh is at least 90 degrees to the floor. Your foot and knee should also be at a 90 degree angle to each other. The higher that you can raise your knee the better.

3. Kick your leg out and back. Snapping the kick out and back is important you can think of this like snapping out a towel. It should have the same quickness out and back.

4. Then place the foot back down on the floor where it started. Repeat same steps and kick using the other leg.

Tips & Warnings

• Warm up first
• Martial arts can be very dangerous especially if the techniques are not performed properly. It is recommended to be under supervision from a trained professional.

[juliemcmurchie]

on 2/21/2009 Wow. I could have used this info a few years ago, before I tore my hamstring fooling around with my son.

[AdirondackTrina]

on 2/21/2009 My daughter will appreciate this article, thanks!