Video: #kickin2022 Inside & outside crescent kick by Vertical Journey Martial Arts. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Crescent kicks swing the leg in an arc across the target, either inside-to-outside or outside-to-inside. They build hip mobility and knock guards aside.
3 key details
- Keep the leg relatively straight through the arc.
- Lead with the edge of the foot.
- Control the return to stance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Leg swings
- 2:00Inside crescent each side
- 3:00Outside crescent each side
- 2:00Alternating flow
- 1:00Groin stretch
Safety
Swing with control; don't force range.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
