Kickbox Moves
 

The Jab Punch

• Front stance to target
• Chin tucked in.
• Aim through the target not at target surface.
• Align the first two knuckles with the target.
• Extend shoulder and hips into the punch for power.

TARGETS:

• Just below nose
• Solar Plexis - center of ribcage below chest bone


The Roundhouse Punch




• Front stance to target
• Chin tucked in.
• Aim through the target not at target surface.
• Align the first two knuckles with the target.
• Maintain an arc up the arm to the shoulder.
• Extend shoulder and hips into the punch for power.

TARGETS:

• Side of the head (temple, rear of jaw)
• Side of abdomen near kidneys

The Power Punch

• Oblique stance to target, one foot back
• Chin tucked in.
• Punch with rearward arm.
• Aim through the target not at target surface.
• Align the first two knuckles with the target.
• Maintain straight line up the arm to the shoulder.
• Rotate hips forward and extend shoulder towards target.

TARGETS:

• Just below nose
• Solar Plexis - center of ribcage below chest bone

The Left Hook Punch

• Left leg forward, boxing stance.
• Transfer weight to front leg.
• Arm forms a tight 90 degree angle.
• Twist the whole upper body forward, rotating left foot.
• Extend left arm to punch across the front of body
• Extend punch all the way through to the right side.
• Keep right hand at the defense position.

TARGETS:


• Jaw
• Ribs (opponents right side)
• Nose

The Front Kick - Forward Leg

• One foot forward, the other 8 - 12 inches behind.
• Feet about shoulder width.
• Transfer weight to the rear leg.
• Look at target.
• Lift knee to highest position.
• Lean back slightly at the waist.
• Extend leg, but do not hyperextend the knee.
• Strike with the ball of the foot.
• Return foot to forward position.

TARGETS:


• Shin
• Just below kneecap
• Groin
• Above waist (hand, face) only for the advanced student

The Front Kick - Rearward Leg





• One foot forward, the other 8 - 12 inches behind.
• Feet about shoulder width.
• Transfer weight to the forward leg.
• Look at target.
• Lift knee to highest position.
• Lean back slightly at the waist.
• Extend leg, but do not hyperextend the knee.
• Strike with the ball of the foot.
• Return foot to behind position.

TARGETS:

• Shin
• Just below kneecap
• Groin
• Above waist (hand, face) only for the advanced student

The Side Kick - Left Kick (do opposite for right kick)

• Feet shoulder width apart or closer.
• Transfer weight to the right leg.
• Look at target to the left.
• Lift left knee up and inward towards body.
• Lean slightly to the right at the waist.
• Rotate right foot pointing toe away from kick (unload knee on turn).
• Maintain front stance.
• Extend left leg outward do not hyperextend the knee.
• Lower right arm to the side (for balance)
• Strike with the blade of the foot (side) and toes pointed down.
• Return left foot to side position.

TARGETS:

• Shin if is target front is facing you
• Side of kneecap if target side is facing you
• Groin if target front is facing you
• Side of thigh if target side is facing you
• Above waist (hand, face) only for the advanced student

The Roundhouse Kick


• Right side facing target, feet shoulder width apart.
• Transfer weight to the right leg, bend front leg.
• Look at target to the right.
• Lift left knee up and inward towards body.
• Begin turning towards target, weight on front leg.
• Unload the knee as turn is executed
• Lean slightly to the right at the waist.
• Rotate right foot pointing toe away from kick.
• Point left bended knee at target
• Extend left leg outward do not hyperextend the knee.
• Lower right arm to the side (for balance)
• Strike with the ball of the foot and toes pointed down.
• Place left foot down wider than shoulder width.
• Should be facing opposite from start (left side to target)

TARGETS:




• Side of kneecap if target side is facing you
• Side of thigh if target side is facing you
• Side of abdomen (kidney area)
• Above waist (hand, face) only for the advanced student