Sensei McCoy (above left) demonstrates one of his favorite kicks, "The Side Thrust Kick."
Kicking Drill
Example A:
John Doe completed the McCoy's Karate "Keep your Kicks up Drill!" This drill will test and improve a students overall kicking ability.
Front Kick 6'1
Side Kick 5'5
Round Kick 6'4
Spin Kick 5'8
Jump Kick 6'6
Level
Long
1
4'1
2
4'3
3
4'4
4
4'5
5
4'7
6
4'8
7
4'9
8
4'11
9
5'0
10
5'2
11
5'3
12
5'4
13
5'5
Level
Short
1
5'6
2
5'8
3
5'9
4
5'11
5
6 '0
6
6'1
7
6'2
8
6'4
9
6'5
10
6'6
Top Ten Tips for Great Kicks by Sensei Barry S. McCoy
1. Proper Technique 2. Focus on Foot Position 3. Work on Accuracy 4. Stretch often 5. Kick low 6. Repitition 7. Stationary Targets 8. Moving Targets 9. Katas 10.Kicking Drill
Better Kicks!
I have always said that if you want to be a great kicker you need to kick a lot. It's sounds simple, but it's true. So many martial artist today are not kicking nearly enough to take their kicks to the next level. You can turn on the television and see so many fighters today that look like yellow belts in their kicking skills. At McCoy's Karate we are second to none in offering the widest variety of leg techniques that there are in the martial arts. Call today and set up a private lesson to improve your kicks.
