Good spacing is essential when executing a kick

Some fine points in executing kicks and in countering them are explained in these lessons. One important aspect many students neglect is spacing; they are often too far away from their opponents to reach with their kicks. Another important point is to cover the opponent?s hands when you kick so that he cannot counter-attack you at the same time.

An important point to bear in mind when you defend against kicks is not to block them. You can effectively avoid kicks by skillful use of body-movement and footwork. In the videos here Grandmaster Wong highlights that you do not even need to use your hands at all ? you may use them to drink coffee or eat cookies while defending against kicks.

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Body Movement	Side Kick	Covering Hand

Good Spacing	Poor Spacing	Double Kicks

Hands Not Needed	Drink Coffee