SOAR Challenge: 100 Flying Side Kicks

This week’s challenge is 100 Flying Kicks on each side; take two steps to jump and kick. 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.

Flying Sidekick. 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; Keep your chest up; 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. 

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!