034 Graduating the Challenge

Karate Kicks

Key Points: Maintain proper alignment with sideway reach- avoid bending forward

Execution:

• Bend right knee to 90°, then extend (kick) right leg to side while leaning to left. Bring knee in and extend leg down.
• Repeat on both sides
• Arms are held outward from shoulders for balance

Benefits: Muscle balance. Performing movement in the frontal plane (side to side) rather than always forward and backward