Video: Kickboxing For Beginners | How To Throw A Side Kick by KICKHOUSE. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The side kick is a long, straight kick that stops forward pressure and keeps opponents at range.
3 key details
- Chamber the knee high across the body.
- Lead with the heel, toes pointed slightly down.
- Push the hips through the target.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Chamber holds
- 2:00Slow side kicks
- 3:00Bag side kicks
- 2:00Jab into side kick
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Warm up the hips first.
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.
