The Toe Fist Kick is one of the most basic wushu kicks. However, many wushu practitioners don’t practice it regularly. In Chinese, this kick is called "Tan Ti" (弹踢). Tan Ti is a horizontal wushu kick performed with a synchronized punch: punch with your left hand when you kick with your right leg, and vice versa.
For more wushu kicks, return to [Wushu Main].
Execution
Starting position:
Stand upright with your legs together and arms relaxed at your sides. Look straight ahead.
- Take a quick, short step to the right, as if entering a small horse stance.
- Pull your right fist to your right hip and place your left palm in front of your right shoulder, with the fingers pointing upward.
- Turn your head slightly downward at a 45° angle to the right. Inhale during this movement.
- Then, turn your head forward again and punch with your right fist.
Exhale as you do this, and extend your left leg forward, allowing only the toe of your shoe to lightly touch the floor. - At the same time, pull your left fist to your left hip.
The Toe Fist Kick
- Step forward with your left foot, landing heel first.
- Kick forward with your right leg, extending the ankle fully so the toes point straight forward.
Lift your knee first, then extend your leg. - Simultaneously, punch with your left fist.
- Keep your gaze straight ahead and exhale as you kick and punch.
- Hold the end position for a brief moment, then let your kicking foot lower slowly.
- Step forward with your right foot and repeat the toe fist kick with your left leg.
Advice
- Both the kick and punch should be horizontal.
- Hold each kick for a few seconds to improve hip strength and control.
- Perform 8 repetitions total: 4 kicks with the right leg and 4 with the left.
- The toe fist kick is a great addition to your wushu warm-up routine.
Suggestions
- Wushu Heel Palm Kick
- Wushu Side Kick
- Qian Sao – Wushu Front Sweep
Videos/Images
- Wushu Fist Kick
- Toe Fist Kick Practice in a Wushu Class
