SOAR Challenge: 100 360º Roundhouse Kicks

This week’s challenge is 100 360º Roundhouse Kicks (360º Tollyo Cha Ki, 돌려 차기) on each side. You may space out and break up the kicks any way you wish, but complete 100 on each side this week. Notice where your weight is set in your hips, base foot, knees, and chest. Keep your center of gravity in your abdomen and you chin up. Commit to the hip rotation.

360º Roundhouse Kick: The initial load is similar to the Spinning Back Kick. As the knee rises in a backward-rotation to the target, your hips and base foot rotate, allowing reach and mechanical alignment. As the body aligns with the target, continue the rotation, switching to the other foot and executing a Roundhouse Kick in the air. A few notes: 

1. Remember, every kick has three parts (chamber, extension, re-chamber). 
2. Your knee points 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, or door frame for balance if needed.
5. If you are having trouble, step out the kick while remaining on the ground.

Weekly Soar Challenge Sheet Link – Turn in next Monday

Don’t forget to stretch for at least 10 minutes every day. 

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!