SOAR Challenge: Roundhouse Kick

Challenge Rules – Due Date: 28 July

1. Students may split repetitions throughout the day.
2. Every kick must demonstrate proper Tang Soo Do technique: Timing, Distance, Target (TDT).
3. Poorly chambered or uncontrolled kicks do not count.
4. Students should record totals on an honor system.
5. Quality always outweighs quantity.

Tollyo Cha Ki: There are three parts to every kick: the chamber, extension, and rechamber. Lift your knee and rotate your hips to point your chambered knee at the target (knee, body, head). Sharply extend you foot to strike with the top of your foot (instep). After the extension, pull the foot back just as fast to the back of your thigh. Don’t lean backward to gain height; flexibility will come with training and time. Use a chair, bar, or door frame for balance if needed.

Soar weekly challenge Sheet (LINK)

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

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!

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Bronze Tier – White & Orange Belts

Goal: Develop proper mechanics and consistency.

Weekly Requirement

• 100 Roundhouse Kicks per leg (200 total)
• Minimum of 3 training days
• Every kick must be chambered, extended, rechambered, and placed down under control.

Suggested Breakdown

• Day 1: 35 per leg
• Day 2: 35 per leg
• Day 3: 30 per leg

To Build Stronger Roundhouse Kicks

Hold a Roundhouse kick chamber and the extended position:

• 30-second chambered hold
• 30-second extended leg as high as possible
• Complete 2 rounds on each leg each day
• Add a full squat before 30 kicks for each leg

Focus

• Balance
• Proper chamber
• Correct striking surface (instep or ball of the foot)
• Controlled return

Achievement Title: Bronze Warrior

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Silver Tier – Green & Brown Belts

Goal: Increase endurance and kicking height.

Weekly Requirement

• 200 Roundhouse Kicks per leg (400 total)
• Minimum of 4 training days

Suggested Breakdown

• Day 1: 50 per leg
• Day 2: 50 per leg
• Day 3: 50 per leg
• Day 4: 50 per leg

To Build Stronger Roundhouse Kicks

Hold a Roundhouse kick chamber and the extended position:

• 45-second chambered hold
• 30-second extended leg as high as possible
• Complete 3 rounds on each leg each day
• Add a full squat before 50 kicks for each leg

Focus

• Maintaining form while fatigued
• Increased flexibility
• Stronger supporting leg

Achievement Title: Iron Leg

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Gold Tier – Red & Blue Belts

Goal: Build power, endurance, and mental toughness.

Weekly Requirement

• 300 Roundhouse Kicks per leg (600 total)
• Minimum of 5 training days

Suggested Breakdown

• Day 1–5: 60 per leg each day

To Build Stronger Roundhouse Kicks

• Chamber Hold: 60 seconds per leg × 3 rounds
• Kick Extension Hold: 45 seconds per leg x 3 rounds
• 50 kicks per leg above shoulder level
• 25 kicks per leg performed as explosive power kicks on a heavy bag or shield
• Add a full Squat before 60 kicks for each leg

Focus

• Explosive hip drive
• Maximum chamber speed
• Precision and power

Achievement Title: Dragon Kicker

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Master’s Challenge – Black Belts

For advanced students seeking extra recognition.

Weekly Requirement

• 500 Roundhouse Kicks per leg (1,000 total)

Additional Tests

• 90-second chamber hold per leg × 3 rounds
• 60-second extension hold per leg × 3 rounds
• 25 consecutive kicks without setting the kicking foot down
• Add a full squat before 75 kicks for each leg

Focus

• Mental discipline
• Exceptional endurance
• Tang Soo Do spirit

Achievement Title: Master’s Dragon