How To for a good Side Kick
In CMA the side kick is a weapon used effectively by Kung Fu and San Shou fighters. This like most kicks can be a longer range outside fighting weapon.
Stepping Side Kick-From front or side fighting stance:
Back leg steps or shuffles up, front leg chambers tight to the body.
Kick is thrown straight out, hitting with the heel of the foot.
As the kick is thrown out, roll the hips over to extend through the target.
As with all power kicks, the surface is not the target but rather through the surface.
Skipping Side Kick-From front or side fighting stance:
Back leg steps behind, gaining distance and momentum.
Follow same steps as in Stepping.
Please feel free to add to or list another method if you have one. This technique is very powerful and can be utilized when set up right. One method in Pai Lum we used is to feint with a jab or backfist to throw the opponents guard high than sink the side kick into the lower body. We call this "Pull the Rope".
Thanks for viewing. Pic of me in full extension doing a side kick on the heavy bag.
"The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero projects his fear onto his opponent while the coward runs. 'Fear'. It's the same thing, but it's what you do with it that matters". -Cus D'Amato