Kenpo Karate Kicks

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American Kenpo Karate Kicks, these are the kicks we were taught in our Kenpo school, most schools might have different kicking techniques or even less in their requirements. But you will find that most of these are used at most Kenpo Karate Studios nowadays. You might also find that one kick could have a different name and also be found at a different belt rank requirement as well.

Kicks in Kenpo Karate

Front Snap Kick
Side Snap Kick
Back Snap Kick
Round House Kick
Front Chicken Kick
Spinning Outward Reverse Crescent
Front Thrust Kick
Side Thrust Kick
Back Thrust Kick
Shovel Kick
Inward Crescent Kick
Outward Crescent Kick
Front Scoop Kick
Back Scoop Kick
Front Stomp
Side Stomp
Back Stomp
Spinning Back Kick
Front Thrusting Heel Kick
Inverted Front Thrusting Heel
Rotating Heel
Front Cross Side Stomp
Rear Cross Side Stomp
Front Roundhouse Sweep
Reverse Roundhouse Sweep
Reverse Roundhouse Kick
Front Roundhouse Heel
Hook Kick
Jumping Side Kick

Recommendations for your kicks in Kenpo Karate

Always warm-up before kicking drills.
Always stretch before kicking drills.
Keep your hands up.
Keep your back straight.
Don’t force the kick if your flexibility is not enough.
Stretch your legs, hips, and lower back.
Before you throw a kick you need to know the target.
Don’t overextend your leg when you kick.
Remember that the force you are producing has to be transferred onto something otherwise you will hurt your knees.