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Karate Side Kick, AKA Twist Kick

Posted by Sandoval Freestyle Karate on Feb 14, 2012 in Blog, Karate Strikes, Kicks | 0 comments

The side kick, also referred to by some as a twist kick, is one of the three main kicks that all novice martial arts practitioners learn first. The other two kicks are the front kick, sometimes called a push kick or straight kick, and the round-house kick, also known as a power angle kick or a turning kick. Martial artists will often include the side kick in their arsenal of strikes for several reasons, mainly due to the power behind the kick and its detrimental effect on the opponent. As with the other two main kicks, the side kick can be...

Karate Front Kick, AKA Straight Kick and Push Kick

Posted by Sandoval Freestyle Karate on Feb 9, 2012 in Blog, Karate Strikes, Kicks | 0 comments

In martial arts, there are three basic kicks that all novice practitioners learn first, the round-house kick, also known as a turning kick or a power angle kick, the side kick, also called a twist kick, and the front kick, also referred to as a straight kick or a push kick. For long-term practitioners of martial arts, the front kick is one of the most commonly used weapons. This is due to one’s ability to quickly throw the strike with a lot of power, even though it takes minimal wind-up to execute when compared to the other two main kicks....