Video: How To Throw A Front Kick | Striking Basics Series | Kickboxing by Hayabusa. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A front kick to the body stops forward pressure, keeps range and sets up punches.
3 key details
- Lift the knee high first.
- Push through with the ball of the foot.
- Return the foot to stance quickly.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Knee lifts
- 3:00Front kicks on the bag
- 3:00Front kick to 1-2
- 2:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Kick pads or the bag only.
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.
