What is the best kicking range for self-defense? Or is that question really just a mental trap? Here’s a concept you may not have considered from Sifu Matt Ember of Rising Fist Kung Fu. For more advice from Sifu Matt, check out our podcast interview together— Interview with Sifu Matt Ember But for now, check…
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Chamber Exercises for More Kicking Power and Accuracy
If you want to learn how to kick with more power and accuracy, try these simple chamber exercises. After all, if your chambers are floppy and sloppy, your kicks will be floppy and sloppy, too! Watch the video or read the summary below. Then get up and give them a try! I mean, if your…
Hook Kick and Round Kick: Chamber Tip
Do you struggle to throw an effective hook kick or round kick? Don’t worry. They’re not as tricky as you might think. The secret to letting your foot fly lies in how you set up your chamber. And in this video, I’ll show you how. As always, if the video doesn’t load, you can find…
How to Kick Faster in Martial Arts
When martial artists train to kick faster, they sometimes only focus on how fast they can stick their foot out. But that’s only half the kick! The second half. My advice is to spend some time focusing on the first half of the kick. That’s would be how fast you can get your foot up…