How Do You Do A Side-Checking Kick Followed By A Hook Kick In Taekwondo?
You use your hands for both offense and defense in Taekwondo by punching and with basic blocking. You also can use your feet. Checking kicks can block an opponent’s attack with your legs. Here is how to do a basic combo that will utilize a side-checking kick with a hook kick. Position yourself for the combo. Assume a standard fighting stance, making sure that your front leg is the leg you want to kick with. If you feel better about executing a hook kick with your left leg, make sure it is in front. Execute a side-checking kick. This kick is more about protection than it is about striking. Bring your leg up like a low side kick, but do not extend it all the way. Instead, keep your leg positioned to ward off any kicks from your opponent. This should also bring your opponent’s guard down to his midsection, opening up the upper body for your hook kick. Bring your leg back in toward your body. Without letting your foot touch the ground, snap your leg back, so that your knee is bent. Lift yo
