Monash Wushu
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Kicks

Side Kick

  • Body straight
  • Standing with feet together
  • Arms out straight to each side with pointed palms
  • Step across front leg and kick behind front arm
  • Kicking leg straight with toes bent upwards
  • Hips at right angles to direction of kicking
  • Standing Leg Straight
  • Lower leg so that legs are together once more

Inside Kick

  • Body straight
  • Palms extended
  • Both legs straight
  • Upper body remains straight during kick
  • Kick towards opposite shoulder
  • Swing leg around in the air in a large arc (from the 'inside' to 'outside' of your body)
  • Bring feet back together
  • Aim for a maximum arc range whilst keeping upper body still

Outside Kick

  • Body straight
  • Palms extended
  • Both legs straight
  • Upper body remains straight during kick
  • Kick towards outside of body
  • Swing leg around in the air in a large arc (from the 'outside' to the 'inside' of your body)
  • Bring feet back together
  • Aim for a maximum arc range whilst keeping upper body still