Learn how to do a thrusted Jujitsu sidekick. The thrusted sidekick is a very popular kick used in Jujitsu, Karate, and other martial arts styles, where you lift your leg in front of you and then thrust the foot out sideways. The opponent is hit with the heel, and the hips, shoulders, and hitting foot form a bow. In Japanese, the thrusted sidekick is called yoko geri kekomi (yoko = side, geri = kick, kekomi = thrusted). You can find more Jujitsu instructions at Jujitsu Main.
Description: Thrusted Jujitsu Sidekick
- Lift the kicking leg in front of you so that the foot stands 90 degrees to the kicking direction and the knee is above hip height. Twist on the ball of your other foot.
- Thrust the foot out sideways and hit the opponent with the heel. Toes should point slightly down. Now the foot, hips, and shoulders should form a bow when viewed from above or from the side. Keep your hands in a defensive position.
- Then bring the foot back the same way (to where the knee was lifted in front of you).
- Step down again to return to your fighting stance.
Trainer Advice: Thrusted Jujitsu Sidekick
- Practice the thrusted sidekick in 3 phases:
- Lift the leg in front of you.
- Thrust the foot out.
- Bring the leg back to where the knee was lifted.
- Another good method to practice the thrusted sidekick is to hold onto a tree or another object with your left hand and kick with the right leg.
- Also try holding the sidekick for a moment.
Related Instructions: Thrusted Jujitsu Sidekick
- Tomoe Nage (Jujitsu circle throw)
- Kimura Lock (a Jujitsu arm lock)
- Roundhouse Kick (Jujitsu mawashi geri)
Videos: Thrusted Jujitsu Sidekick
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