Video: WUSHU TUTORIAL: Front Sweep Kick 900° by JADE XU. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The low sweeping kick (sao tui) spins low to sweep an opponent's legs. It requires deep squat mobility.
3 key details
- Drop into a low stance on one leg.
- Keep the sweeping leg straight.
- Spin on the ball of the support foot.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Deep squat mobility
- 2:00Half sweeps
- 3:00Full sweeps each side
- 2:00Combo with stance
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Use a smooth floor and warm up the knees.
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.
