How to Do a Tai Jitsu Kick

Thai-jitsu kicks make dangerous weapons. A combination of both Thai boxing and traditional Jujitsu techniques, Thai-jitsu is a highly aggressive martial art. Combinations of offensive punching and arm strikes --- forearms and elbows --- and a variety of kicks give the practitioner a wide arsenal. Practice your moves with a skilled instructor to ensure accuracy and proper technique. A Thai-jitsu kick executed improperly may result in injury to the practitioner.

Things You'll Need

  • Thai boxing pads
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Instructions

    • 1

      Snap a front kick. Stand in your fighting position and face your opponent. Pull your back leg up to where your knee is on an even plain with your waist. Extend the elevated leg outward at your target. Arch your toes and kick the target with the ball of your foot. Bring your leg back in and lower it to regain your fighting stance. Keep your hands up and on guard at all times during all kicks.

    • 2

      Spin a round kick. Assume your fighting stance. Bring your front knee up to waist height and balance your body weight on your back leg. Twist your hips and extend the elevated leg at your target. Strike the target with the top side of the foot. Keep the foot straight and firm as you strike. Rotate your hips to extend the reach of your foot and keep your eyes on the target. Lower the front foot and reassume your fighting stance.

    • 3

      Perform a diagonal side kick. Get into your fighting stance. Bring your front knee up to the height of your rib cage and balance your body weight on your back leg. Twist your hips and extend the elevated leg at your target at a 45-degree angle. Strike the target with the outside edge of your foot. Keep the foot firm as you strike. Rotate your hips to extend the reach of your foot and keep your eyes on the target. Pull the knee back in and lower the front foot to reassume your fighting stance.

    • 4

      Execute a down round kick. Pull your back leg up as if you were performing a round kick. Extend your leg and twist your hips and upper body 180 degrees to the back. Bring the top of your foot down into the target. Keep your eye on the target at all times and balance full on the back foot. Use the lowering of your opponent's body weight to bring your kicking leg all the way down. Reposition your fighting stance to the front. The down round kick is used to strike the clavicle or lower neck.