Kicking in Form – Series 1 Basic

All movements performed slowly

Mai Geri – front kick

From shiko dachi – keep supporting leg bent 1) Bring foot to chambered position. 2) Push foot
out to low front kick. 3) Bring foot back to chambered position. 4) Lower foot back to stance
position.

Sokuto Geri – side kick

From zenkutsu dachi - keep supporting leg bent 1) Bring foot to chambered position. 2) Push
foot out to low side kick. 3) Bring foot back to chambered position. 4) Lower foot back to stance
position.

Mawashi Geri – round kick

From shiko dachi – keep supporting leg bent 1) Bring foot to chambered position. 2) Pivot on
supporting leg while keeping knee high and turning entire leg, still bent at knee, parallel to
ground. 3) Swing lower leg out parallel to ground till leg straight. 4) Swing lower leg back
toward butt still parallel to ground 5) Pivot on supporting leg while keeping knee high and
turning entire leg back to chambered position. 6) Lower foot back to stance position.

Ushiro Geri – back kick

From shiko dachi – keep supporting leg bent 1) Bring foot to chambered position. 2) Look over
shoulder of kicking leg as you push foot back to low back kick. 3) Bring foot back to chambered
position. 4) Lower foot back to stance position.