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If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art kicks by following the link below:
Martial Art Kicks
Also, be sure to review Rick Tew’s Martial Art Strikes and Kicks form by following the link below:
Martial Art Strikes and Kicks Form
Round Side Kick
This is the typical side kick being taught in many systems of the martial arts. Although the attack is with the side of the foot, it comes in from more of a round kick type of attack and then extends in the end. Because of this, it may not have the power of the quadriceps and makes up for this with speed.
Striking surface
Edge and/or heel
Striking areas
Knee, ribs, plexus
 From coil position pivot to face your target
Lift the heel of the foot level with the and to the outside as if to throw a round kick.
As you begin the round kick - point the heel towards your target and extend
Applications:
 Striking the targeted areas
Great for kicking knees
Foot is sideways for more surface area with kicking
Good kick when facing opponent at a distance
Make use of the round kick speed
Full Power Side Kick
Striking surface
Edge and/or heel
Striking areas
Knee, ribs, plexus
From coil position pivot to face your target sideways
Lift the heel of the foot level with the knee
Point the heel towards your target and extend
Be sure that your leg an attack come in at a direct attack (linear) and not from the side like a round kick (circular). You want to focus on using the back of the leg muscles to get as much power as possible.
Applications:
Striking the targeted areas
Pushing/kicking opponent away from you, keep distance
Great for kicking knees
Foot is sideways for more surface area with kicking
Good kick during a Sides stance
Breaking boards for competition
Shuffle Side Kick
Striking surface
Edge and/or heel
Striking areas
Knee, ribs, plexus
Used to slip into your target closing the distance and add power to your kick using body weight.
From a horse stance step in matching the rear leg to the lead leg
Lift the lead leg simultaneously as the rear leg replaces its position
Throw a side kick contacting as the rear leg contacts with the ground
Applications:
Striking the targeted areas
Pushing/kicking opponent away from you, keep distance
Great for kicking knees
Foot is sideways for more surface area with kicking
Good kick during a Side stance
Breaking boards for competition
Rising Side Kick
Striking surface
Edge and/or heel
Striking areas
Knee, ribs, plexus
I designed this kick to solve two challenges:
- Kicking from a very close distance
- Maximize the power of back leg and applying it into a side attack
With the feet slightly wider than shoulders width apart, turn to face your opponent from the side.
Now lift the kicking heel UP as if to attempt to kick yourself in the buttox
Throw a side kick / heel out when it has reached the height of your desired target (such as the knee or ribs).
This kicks takes a little practice, but when you master it you will be able to throw a powerful side kick at a target even when the opponent is close enough to touch you. Remember to use the back of the leg to force this kick out with explosive power.
Applications:
Striking the targeted areas
Kicking opponents that are within your personal space / too close to kick
Great for kicking knees or targets moving toward you
Foot is sideways but using more of your heel
Good kick during a Side or lead leg fighting stance
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