Video:Kick Boxing Kicks
with Ann ErikKick Boxing is a great form of exercise, but to maximize benefits of any exercise, you must observe proper form. This video demonstrates proper form for the three basic Kick Boxing kicks: front kick, side kick, and back kick.
Transcript:Kick Boxing Kicks
Hi, I'm Ann Erik for About.com Health.Kick Boxing Front Kick
The front kick is a four-part movement. Pull your knee up, extend it out, bring it back, place it down. Be sure to kick with the ball of your foot and Remember to keep your left knee soft.Remember never lock out your joints - this can lead to injury. Keep them slightly softened and slightly contracted. Always keep a slight bend in the knee.
Remember, the most important thing is form not the height of your kicks. If you're a beginner, you can keep your kicks knee-level.
Kick Boxing Side Kick
Pivot your right hip in the direction of the kick. Shifting your weight to your left foot. Your knee comes out in front of your body. Strike out through the heel of your foot. Remember not to lock your knee. Bring your knee in and down.Kick Boxing Back Kick
Bring your body weight on to your left foot, bend slightly forward. Lift your right foot and extend through your heel and pull it back in and set it down.Thanks for watching. To learn more visit us at Health.About.com.
