Wushu Deng Tui - Heel Palm Kick - Video

This video shows how to do the heel palm kick in wushu. Practice the heel palm kick after the stretchkicks and before the sweeps. In Chinese (Mandarin) this wushu kick is called "Deng Tui". Also check out the animated wushu section or go back to wushu videos main.

Execution

• The heel-palm-kick is a thrusted wushu kick where you kick with the heel.
• Extend both knees and keep the heel of the standing leg on the floor.
• Look straight forward and keep your trunk and your standing leg aligned vertically.
• Don't lean back, don't round your back.
• Kick 90 degrees and flex the ankle of the kicking leg.
• For a more detailed instruction check the animated tutorial.

Advice

• For isometric strength, try to hold the dengtui for a few seconds.
• Do 8 kicks in a row.
• Be careful with this kick if you have knee problems.

Performance

• In this Video: Yang Jia Le - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Team: School Team 1 - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Coach: Wang Guang Ming
• Taped by: Mavi

Suggestions

• Detailed Wushu Heel Palm Kick Instruction
• Heel Palm Kick Class Practice
• Outside Circle Kick
• Wushu Slapkick
• Toe Fist Kick - Tan Ti
• Wushu Back Sweep - Hou Sao
• Wushu Side Kick - Ce Shuai Tui
• Wushu Main