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BACK KICK
Combatives
Back kick is more like side kick than front or round kick, in the sense that it’s
similar to a stomp. You make contact with the bottom of your heel. Practice back
kick first while in place, then practice it with a small step.
STARTING POSITION: Passive stance. The target is behind you. First,
recognize the threat with a brief, natural glance over your shoulder.
1–2. Chamber your right knee in front of you, then send your right foot
backward, toes down (not pointed), toward the target. Make contact with your
heel going into the target. At the same time, bend your body forward and shift
your hips backward into the kick. As you kick, look around your arm, not over
your shoulder. If you continue looking over your shoulder, you will be unable to
bend and shift your weight into the kick.
