Yoko Geri
is effective when your opponent is in front or side of you. The following key
points should be remembered:
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Speed is more desirable than power. All the power in the world wont help
your kick is too slow
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Never over-extend
the kick.
Extending the kick too far with make you off balance and make you vulnerable to
counter strikes, sweeps and throws.
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Always exhale when
kicking. This increases power to the technique.
Practice
kicking techniques
in front of a mirror. This way you can see what you are doing. I carry
this over into my dojo and when working with students, I will perform the mirror
image of what I am teaching. For added balance, keep your hand against a
wall for added support.
.Reach upward with both
hands, grabbing the head of Uke. bring the right knee upward while
pulling downward on the head, then return the leg to the original
position. Bend the left knee for added balance. Repeat for opposite
side.
Remember, without safety, there can be no
Jujitsu.