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Summary: Begin your Tae Kwon Do training today; learn basic Taekwondo techniques, including how to execute a side front snap kick in this beginner tae kwon do video.
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Aaron Fruitstone Aaron Fruitstone is a Martial Arts Instructor & Competitor with a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. He began training in 1982 under Master Mel Steiner, VII... read more
Hi this is Aaron Fruitstone from Chi Martial Arts in Miami Shores, Florida. You can reach us on the web at www.chimartialarts.com. The next technique that you’ll be learning is a variation of the front snap kick called the side front snap kick. Side front snap kick take place with your chest and your standing foot rotated away from your opponent. It allows for greater reach, by turning your hips, it also protects the body, by tucking away most of its vital spot. Our arm guard position is with one leg behind, rear foot turned out, you’re going to take your left hand to your chest, right hand close to the body no higher than the shoulder. This hand protects the face, this hand protects the body. You’re going to slowly lift the right leg, rotating the left foot outwards. Foot is out, chest is turned away, hold the toes back, extend out, pull back in and return to the starting position. Again you’re going to rotate the foot out, allow your chest to rotate as well, up, out, in and down. At normal speed. And from the side. We’ll be back.
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This might be a good follow-up to a side punch. The side punch is incorporated in one of the Soo Bahk Do hyungs that I've learned so far. In sparring, I've used the lead leg to do the front kick after the side punch; maybe this is better, or at least should be in the arsenal.