This page teaches you how to do a Taekwondo hopping side kick
(also known as the step behind or sliding side kick).
It is a great way to close the distance with an opponent & land
a powerful kick. To learn other kicking techniques, please visit
our Taekwondo kicks
page.
* To get very good at your kicks, you
must practice! Therefore, I recommend using a
kicking dummy to
practice difficult kicks. You should also read these
martial arts kicking books
or check out
these
kicking DVDs.
Kick Boxing Video - Not the greatest
video but it shows you the basics
Taekwondo Step Behind Side Kick -
Watch the first 40 seconds of the video
To see the power of a hopping side
kick, please watch this short Bruce Lee video
Written Instructions - How to do a
Taekwondo Hopping or Step Behind Side Kick
To perform a hopping
or step behind side kick, you start in a fighting
stance. Take a sideways leap towards your opponent
then bring your rear foot up to your front foot or
beyond your front foot (as your back leg crosses
behind your front leg). As your momentum carries you
forward, push off with your rear foot and fire a
quick side kick at your opponent. This kick is
supposed to be fast and cover a lot of ground. It is
also less "telegraphed" than the traditional rear
leg side kick (where you must rotate & cock your
leg) because it utilizes a front leg
side kick.
to
practice difficult kicks. You should also read these
or check out
these