Video: Kicking Drills for Balance & Leg Control by Alex Wong. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Slow kicks held at full extension build the balance and strength that make fast kicks precise.
3 key details
- Kick slowly through the full range.
- Hold the extension for 3 to 5 seconds.
- Control the return to chamber.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Front kick holds
- 3:00Side kick holds
- 3:00Roundhouse holds
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Use a wall or chair for support at 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.
