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.
. Bringing the right
knee upward, extend the leg out to the side striking with the bottom of
the foot, retract the leg back to the right knee upward position, then
return the leg to the original position. Bend the left knee for added
balance. The left foot can pivot slightly for added strength. Repeat
for opposite side.
Remember, without safety, there can be no
Jujitsu.