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The correct way to kick the whip leg of sparring

The correct kicking method of Sanshou whipping leg is as follows:

I. Standing posture preparation

Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, the center of gravity of the body is evenly distributed on both legs. Keep your body straight and look forward to keep your body in a balanced state.

Two: Bend the leg to start

Lift the kicking leg backward first, bend the knee, and form an angle of about 90 degrees between the thigh and calf. At the same time, keep the sole of the other leg close to the ground to act as an auxiliary support.

Third, whip out the leg

Through the rapid extension of the leg muscle power, the bent leg is quickly thrown toward the target. In the process of kicking the leg, the thigh and waist should remain coordinated, and the power should be concentrated in the calf muscles. At the same time, pay attention to keep the toes down to increase the flexibility of the legs and the accuracy of the attack.

The strike of the side leg is a quick kick utilizing the inertial force generated by twisting the waist and the axis leg, which maintains an axis with the upper body. According to the theory of traditional martial arts, the side leg practice should be carried out according to the method of front side leg and back side leg, where in the preparatory position for combat, the leg in the front side of the side kick that is the front side leg (also known as the small side leg), standing in the back side of the leg for the side kick that is the back side leg.

Four, landing stability

Kick finished, to quickly withdraw the leg, and maintain balance. Pay attention to the landing to keep the feet on the ground, the center of gravity of the legs should be evenly distributed. At this point you can continue with the next kicking movement or adjust your standing posture.

Fifth, note

Practice whip leg first pay attention to the protection of their joints, do not use too much force or use the wrong posture, so as not to cause injury in the practice of the whip leg to gradually increase the amplitude and power, do not greed one step, to avoid straining the muscles or joints. Practice whip leg need to have patience and perseverance, only after a long period of practice to master the correct skills and power.

Summary: the correct kicking method of the whip leg includes the steps of standing ready, bending the leg to start, whipping out the leg and landing stability. When kicking the leg, you should pay attention to maintain balance and flexibility, reasonable distribution of power, and at the same time pay attention to protect the joints and muscles to avoid injury. Consistently practicing the whip leg, gradually improve the amplitude and power, in order to master the accurate skills and achieve good results.