Kicking Set 1
Note: The kicks are arranged in sets of four, each set consisting of a front kick, a round kick, a knife-edge (or side) kick, and a back kick. The set teaches how those above-mentioned weapons are executed utilizing foot maneuvers to gauge appropriate ranges. These maneuvers include the step-through, shuffle, crossover, and spin. The entire set forms a square, and the hands should always be in a guard position. Also, all kicks should be at the belt level.
Salute. Start from a horse stance facing 12:00.
Line 1 (12 o’clock)
1. R steps back to 6:00 for a front kick. Plant into a R neutral bow.
2. L foot crossover R into a twist stance. R side kick. Plant forward into a R neutral bow.
3. L foot shuffle, R roundhouse kick. Plant forward into a R neutral bow.
4. L spinning back kick. Plant into a L neutral bow.
5. R foot drops back to 9:00 into a L neutral bow facing 3:00.
Line 2 (3 o’clock)
1. R step-through sidekick. Plant forward into a R neutral bow.
2. L foot shuffle, R front kick. Plant forward into a R neutral bow.
3. L foot shuffle, R roundhouse kick. Plant forward into a R neutral bow.
4. L foot shuffle, R back kick (to 3:00). Plant forward (toward 3:00) into a R neutral bow.
5. L foot drops back to 12:00 into a R neutral bow facing 6:00.
Line 3 (6 o’clock - Left foot kicks)
1. L spinning back kick. Plant into a L neutral bow.
2. Shuffle L roundhouse kick. Plant into a L neutral bow.
3. Shuffle L front kick. Plant forward into a L neutral bow.
4. Shuffle L sidekick. Plant forward into a L neutral bow.
5. R foot drops back to 3:00 into a left neutral bow facing 9:00.
Line 4 (9 o’clock - Step through kicks)
1. R step through roundhouse. Plant into a R neutral bow.
2. L spinning back kick ending in a L neutral bow.
3. R front snap kick ending in a R neutral bow.
4. L step-through sidekick.
5. Plant L foot to 9:00 so you end in a horse stance facing 12:00. Salute.
