Soar Challenge: 100 Side Kicks
The challenge this week is 100 Sidekicks (Yup Cha Ki, 옆 차기). You may space out and break up the kicks any way you wish, but the challenge is to complete 100 on each side this week. Notice where your weight is setting in your hips, your base foot, your knees, and in your chest. Keep your center of gravity in your abdomen. Be intentional about your hip rotation.
Sidekick can be performed from the rear leg or the front leg. Draw the kicking leg to your chest keeping your heel and knee on the same line of attack or plane. Extend the leg toward the target keeping the knee in line with your heel. Re-chamber by drawing the knee back to your chest. A few notes: 1) Remember there are three parts to every kick (chamber, extension, re-chamber). 2) Your knee and heel align to point at your target (i.e. the leg, the body, the head) before you extend the kick. 3) Don’t lean backward to gain height; flexibility will come with training and time. 4) Use a chair/bar for balance if needed.
Weekly Soar Challenge Sheet Link – Turn in next Monday
Don’t forget to stretch for at least 10 minutes every day.
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