Kung Fu Jump Kicks: Jump Heel Kick

Series Summary

Kung Fu is a form of martial arts that is native to China and based heavily in tradition. According to tradition, forms of martial arts are traced as far back as the 12th century BC. The term “Kung Fu” was first heard in Western countries in the 20th century and was wildly popularized by Hong Kong films in the 1960s. Kung Fu involves various philosophies suggesting deeper meaning than just the fighting style. For instance, for a process to be truly Kung Fu, the student must show motivation, self-discipline, and time. Learn kung fu jump kicks in this free video series on kung fu training featuring 4th degree Black belt and kung fu instructor Mike Mallon. Mallon will demonstrate kung fu jump kicks such as the jump heel kick, the double jump-heel-kick, the 3 count side kick, the jump switch front kick, the butterfly kick, the jump spinning crescent kick and the jump inside crescent kick.

Video Transcript

"Hello, I'm Sifu Mallon with the Clearwater Kung Fu center. This is Kung Fu for health. We're going to be focusing on what's called our jump heel kick. To start with, the heel kick is a forward stepping position. It's a hinging kick, this is where your knee lifts up and your foot thrusts out, as your foot thrusts out, you're going to pull your toe back to you and push your heel forward, making it a heel kick. The jumping action, if I step with my right foot, this means I'm going to kick with my right foot. I'm going to step right, I'm going to lift my left knee up into what's called tuck jump, as this knee lifts up, I'm going to thrust my right knee up into the air and fire the right heel kick. The arms for the technique are just hanging down by your side. So, I take my right step, my left knee lifts, I jump, heel kick. Again, again. On the opposite side, I take my left step, if I step with my left, I kick with my left. My right knee is going to lift, I'm going to thrust off my left leg throwing the right knee up at the same time, heel kick. Fast. As then I land, again, landing softly absorbing the shock with your legs and not with your spine. This is jumping heel kick, Kung Fu for health."