How to learn how to hit a hi-kick. 3 preparatory exercises from a professional fighter

How to learn how to hit a hi-kick. 3 preparatory exercises from a professional fighter

A technical and powerful kick will help you win the fight.

The high kick is one of the most powerful punches in the martial arts world. It is not uncommon for one missed kick to the head to be decisive, and the opponent can no longer continue the fight. When performing a hi-kick, technique is extremely important – only in this way you will be able to use maximum power and deliver a crushing blow. We suggest you to start learning hi-kick with our simple training.

Professional fighter of “Our Cause” league, multiple champion and medalist of Stavropol, SCFD and SFD.

Shows a set of preparatory exercises for hi-kick.

Pelvic thrust

Technique

• Put one leg on an elevated position, the main thing is that the surface was approximately at the level of the hips. The position will turn out to be like stretching. Put the working leg on the heel and straighten. You can keep your arms in front of you, bent at the elbows.
• With a sharp movement, turn the working leg and place it on the surface with its inner side. Bend the leg slightly at the knee. At the same time, turn the body in the direction of movement. Help yourself with your hands, breathe evenly.
• Return to the starting position.

Perform 20-25 repetitions for each leg.

Leg swings

Technique

• Stand on slightly bent legs, keep your arms in front of you, bent at the elbows.
• Exhale and swing one leg forward. Raise the leg as high as your stretch allows you. Your legs should be slightly bent at the knees during the swing.
• As you inhale, return to the starting position.
• Perform the swing with the other leg in the same way.

Perform 15-20 repetitions for each leg. Alternate legs, performing the swing. After that, do side and back swings by analogy.

Knee out

Technique

• Stand in a fighting stance, put the non-working leg slightly forward, slightly turn the body. Knee kick is performed with the far leg.
• As you exhale, bend the far leg at the knee and bring it forward.
• As you inhale, return to the starting position.
• Help yourself with your hands, at first perform the exercise slowly so that the strokes are as technical as possible. Keep your back straight.

Perform 15-20 repetitions for each leg.

Hi-kick

Technique

• Stand in a fighting stance in front of the punching bag, put the non-working leg slightly forward, slightly turn the body. The kick is performed with the far leg.
• Bring the knee of the leg that stands further forward. When it will be at the top point, straighten the working leg and make a scathing blow from the side.Leg at the impact raise high, try to practice attacks at about head level. Keep your back straight, use your hands to protect your head during the punch.
• Return to the starting position.

Perform 25-30 repetitions.

Do this workout two to three times a week for maximum effectiveness. Remember also that the strength of the kick depends on your fitness.