How to Improve Your Round Kick and Side Kick | Try This Wall Exercise!

[@stevebrindle1724]

Hello Sensei, I am sorry to hear that you have been forced to close your Dojo but happy that you are still teaching online! You have the respect and following of many serious martial artists around the whole world with your online instructions. I for one have found that following you on KZbin has added to and, I believe, improved my abilities, allowing me to receive instructions on a daily basis that has added greatly to the work I do in the Dojo and the teaching of my local instructor! My instructor now follows you and has recommended to the whole class that we do the same, so I have got you 30 more devotees of mixed abilities and experience and I have to say that I have only received positive comments from my fellow students at the club. So, Sensei, thanks for the work that you do and the instructions you give, i can only say that it has helped me greatly sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

You honor me again and again, sir. I hope to one day sit down with you and a pie!🙏🏻🥧

[@simoneriksson8329]

I have always felt quite akward when trying to throw roundkicks, perhaps this video can help... Thanks Ando :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely! Give it a try!

[@finnfox1730]

You've legitimately become my favourite guy on KZbin!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I am honored! Thank you!

[@manandiherath3397]

Hi Sensei, Your videos helped me to improve so much and I did my grading test for 9th kyu on 28th May. Today I got my yellow belt I am super excited and happy to learn more. Thank you soooooo much Sensei🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

You rock, Manandi! Keep up the great work! 💪🏼

[@stevenshar1233]

Even with a couple of years of experience in doing marital arts, I can still come back to this channel and still find something new to learn and improve on.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s a great compliment. Thank you!

[@rubelahmed769]

You are just amazing. Your voice presentation pattern and explanation are amazing. Thanks a lot from Bangladesh.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you from the USA! 🙏🏻

[@frankscraprobot5209]

I just wanted to say thank you, Ando Mierzwa. You got me into martial arts, judo, it's really fun and it gave me something to look forward each week.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! You just made my day, Max. Keep fighting! 👊🏼

[@frankscraprobot5209]

Ando Mierzwa. You very welcome :) I will do my best. Luckily my... teacher? Whatever I should call him, is great at it.

[@AndoMierzwa]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@crisramirez8277]

This guy is so zen! I love it!

[@AndoMierzwa]

My thanks! 😁🙏🏻

[@spencerpetersen4092]

I really appreciate the pie at the beginning of the video.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Did we just become best friends?

[@spencerpetersen4092]

@@AndoMierzwa not yet, but of you're ever in Utah we'll have to go get some pie.

[@IronMartialArts]

You’re kicks are butter smooth! You’re flexibility is admirable. Great Vid 🤟🏽

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@RowlandOConnor]

Thank you. In the 3.5 years I've been training in Karate, I've never seen this very helpful technique presented (have used chairs before). Will use this as a daily routine for 30 days to improve my side and round kicks. Wish I lived more local, you are an awesome teacher!

[@AndoMierzwa]

So many different ways to improve ourselves, right? Thank you for the kind comment. Happy training to you!👍🏼

[@plamenmilanov3009]

You are a gift to this world, Sensei! Oss!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Very kind of you to say, my friend! Thank you!🙏🏻

[@neeleshkumarsingh3333]

What an explanation!!Sir you are a great teacher and motivator.I improved my hook using your technique.First rotate your leg ,then hip,then use elbow and then punch. Regards Sir.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! You got it. 👍🏼

[@Nepthu]

Gotta love Sensei Ando! What a guy! I'm gonna try this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope it helps!

[@givertianes2047]

thank you Sensei Ando i will try this very helpful tips for kick.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope it helps!

[@mustafamorkas1064]

This remined me of my karate classes, I get sad now, that i left my classes after few months itself, I wish i would have completed and become a black belt, anyways thank you ando sir, cheers✌✌

[@AndoMierzwa]

It’s not too late! 👊🏼

[@Andrea1542]

You can always always get back into it! I earned my first dan when I was 27, I began slacking until I fully quit and didnt return for 20 years! I began training again one year ago this month, I'm currently 48. Remember that getting your black belt shouldn't be looked at as "completion". Its really still the beginning, as long as you're alive you can continue to train.

[@qaannat]

Very good stuff Ando! I've been led to the wall by instructors to learn turning kicks, but we never did it like that! Thanks.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad it’s something new! 👍🏼

[@stevebrindle1724]

Hi Sensei, great content as usual, the second martial art I studied for over a decade was WTF TKD and the way to throw these two very different kicks was, I have to say, made very clear from day one! From the front or back leg, repetition is the key as long as the teacher corrects mistakes to stop errors being ingrained in your muscle memory. Also I found, as you pointed out, doing the kicks in slow motion helps

[@AndoMierzwa]

Slow and steady, yes, sir! 👍🏼

[@JoseFernandez-gi7cv]

Your drills are fantastic. Especially when an older guy still wants to sharpen his skills. As a Shotokan practitioner; your workouts are invaluable.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that, Jose. There’s always a way to keep tinkering under the hood. 😄

[@tmntforever2684]

I always get them mixed up thankyou Ando for these fantastic tips I will take them back to class x

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Go get ‘em! 👍🏼

[@gabes1895]

Excellent drills, sir. Thank you for what you do :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@saurabhmj2900]

Waiting for your podcast.... I love your podcast... I left martial arts 5 yrs back since I went to boarding school... After watching u, I started practicing again... Luv u ❣️

[@AndoMierzwa]

So happy you’re training again! Keep fighting! 👊🏼

[@saurabhmj2900]

@@AndoMierzwa Thank you 💜

[@karatemom24RedHawk]

These are wonderful tips that you often don't find in a regular class. Thank you for the great tips you're offering and I will pass them on.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, Nancy! Happy kicking! 😁

[@moyounesii7876]

"The wall will help you" Love you too, Sensei!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Love back atcha! 🙏🏻

[@shantanusapru]

Thanks for another amazing & brilliant video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@deeserna9062]

loved the advices sensei Ando

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@theboltthrower8661]

Such a nice and funny guy, and still so lethal XD Thanks for the class man.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Keep it classy, everyone! 😁 Thank you very much!🙏🏻

[@MrDuvinci]

Gonna try this out. Thanks Sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope it works out!👍🏼

[@corochena]

I've been practicing this drill for about 8 weeks, at first it was really difficult to control my leg, my glutes and hips got tired, now it feels much better, still is difficult to keep my balance without the wall and my speed and power is not that great, but I will keep practicing to see how much more improves. Best kicking drill on the web.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! Good job doing the work! 👍🏼

[@akashiro5973]

Always pie sensei, love it! 🤣🙏💪

[@AndoMierzwa]

👍🏼🥧😁👍🏼

[@AUrs0]

Perfect!!! This is exactly what I need! I took up kickboxing/Muay Thai 3 months ago. Mainly front push kicks and round kicks. I’ve been trying to learn myself the spinning back/side kick after using a front or round kick.. I really should just focus on mastering my balance on the side/back kick, before adding that to a combo. I have a few videos on IG but I might start showcasing it on KZbin .. thanks again!

[@AUrs0]

I’ve also watched every video in this playlist. I love the style I’m being taught, but love learning it ALL ! Lots of KZbin “gurus” that don’t know shit (probably more than me tho) but you’re funny as hell and entertaining. When your craft is so second nature like that, I know you’re the guy I can listen to and trust your teachings. 👌

[@SenseiSeth]

I notice this all the time!! Great breakdown sir!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

High praise coming from you, sir! Thank you!🙏🏻

[@CaffeAddict]

Great tip. Now I have to find a wall with enough space for the exercise, a wall clear of pictures and crafts hung from it and furniture blocking it.

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

This is my issue at home at well as well. I was planning on working on my handstand after my belt test in February....no walls.This drill looks nice too....no walls.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I believe you can do it! 😄

[@kisholayamajumdarikoindia1166]

You are simply amazing

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@kamiarakrami7159]

That was great. Thanks a lot sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@justdonsmail]

Great tip! I hadn't heard that one before Keep fighting for a happy life!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Hopefully, it helps!

[@shorea27]

That intro clip is lit.

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁Thank you!

[@thejoojoo9999]

Excellent video as always Ando !!! You seemed in a particularly good mood today :) (Btw the new intro is quite funny too)

[@AndoMierzwa]

You’re right! I love my new microphone. Thanks for the comment, my friend!😁👍🏼

[@piotrlitwic5935]

One sparring partner and assistant you can always count on - the Wall! Thank you for advice, sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly! And if you’re in a room, you can do multiple attacker training! 😄

[@fredherran959]

I’ve been training flexibility for kicks for the last week or so and these exercises are awesome 👏 thank you so much Sensei Ando great work!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Perfect! The wall can definitely be helpful. Thanks for the comment!

[@arizonafirsttaekwondo6995]

Nice description of the two kicks, excellent exercises to practice and differentiate them. Thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for the comment! 🙏🏻

[@Win94ae]

That is a really good idea.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@LearnWithEthos]

Great exercise ... that's one I've never seen before.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy to hear that!

[@habibmalik1619]

Thank you sensei Ando, for such a great video.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope it is helpful!

[@TaijiwayNet]

Love the way you instruct

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@moufystar]

I love the insiders with the cake in the intro😂 and the incredibly positive vibe. Please keep uploading master 🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@moufystar]

@@AndoMierzwa thanks for uploading 🙏

[@safdarkh786]

Seems like the wall is one of the best buddies of a martial artist. Walls deserve more love i guess!. Thank you sensei 🙏🙏🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes! Love your walls!😁

[@davidwg3571]

thanks a lot uve been teaching us or free

[@AndoMierzwa]

You’re very welcome!

[@VJCarlosAcosta]

Amazing tips Master Mierzwa! really helpful! ill start to practice right away!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge .Greetings from Chile.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’m just Ando, but thanks! Greetings from the USA! 🙏🏻

[@garycollins865]

This is really good, Ando. I've used the wall technique before with a looped strap to help my body alignment when executing kicks. But this is new; will try. Thank you for producing Sir.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I hope it works out for you! Happy training, sir!

[@paulvandergriff4209]

Very interesting method to practice kicks. I love it! Definitely gonna try this when I get home!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Hope it helps!

[@corochena]

I liked this video a lot, it seems very useful to learn kicking

[@AndoMierzwa]

It sure helps me! Hope it helps you!

[@Bansheexero]

While I did not have issues separating side kick and roundhouse (round kick), but I did have issue with back kick vs back turning hook kick. Of course, with my weak ACL, it is simplest to stick with a back kick, as it halts the turning momentum to push it forward, rather than fully circular which torques the knee more. The side kick is a bit easier to delineate from roundhouse, at least not the way I was trained simply by the fact that we were told universally to strike with the blade of the foot, whereas roundhouse typically involve striking with the flat top of the foot.

[@AndoMierzwa]

The terms can get confusing. Let’s just hit without breaking our legs! 😁

[@Bansheexero]

@@AndoMierzwa If you think TKD or other Martial Arts causes damage, take a look at the feet of dancers. They give me nightmares and I've spent two decades training by beating things with my bare feet.

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@Bansheexero TRUE! Ballet is brutal.

[@geoffreysables4885]

Thanks for a great video Sensei Ando, I tried this with Hook kicks also and works well

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely! Happy kicking!

[@makaiev]

WORKED FOR PINK FLOYD!!! Also, hook kick with the front leg is awesome for space control....

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄 All in all it’s just another kick on the wall. 👍🏼

[@corochena]

Great drills! Just what I was looking for, thanks a lot.

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, sir!

[@matafaltiwari4271]

Nice master thanks

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@Docinaplane]

I like it!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmyhungai7278]

Good stuff Sensei 👊 am hook 🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, Jimmy! 🙏🏻

[@9510dark]

Thanks, Sensei!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, sir! Thanks for watching!

[@jimducroiset1628]

Great stuff sir! Hey that kicking course is really great stuff as well. A great compliment to everything else that I am doing. Made me really slow down and loosen up both my head and my parts...LOL

[@AndoMierzwa]

So happy to hear that, sir! Double thank you!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arulnithigopinathjagadeesa8200]

Excellent Thank you master

[@AndoMierzwa]

Just Ando. Thanks! 😁

[@SNAAAAAAAKE]

Awesome lesson mate thank you🙏😎 you got yourself another subscriber 🤜🤛

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent! Welcome aboard!

[@LukaMegurine]

I love this idea! The thing that has always helped me was your video where you said, “Aim your butt to kick their butt.” Never confused the two ever again. Any ideas on how to increase kicking power? I think I’ve got the formation down, now I just need the second half. Also, I really like that intro!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I believe I have a video called “how to add power to everything”. I would check out my “how to kick” playlist for other tips. Let me know!

[@johnsonc5702]

Its awesome. Thank you❤️😍

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@brycekeeney4995]

loved the intro, that pie looked delicious lol

[@AndoMierzwa]

I have made peace with every piece! Thank you!😁

[@giveitall3072]

So helpful

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@johnperkinson7966]

Thank you sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching! 😁🙏🏻

[@El.Nergo4-goto]

Thank’s It’s was very helpful And very creative have a happy Fourth of July Saturday

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy Fourth of July to you, too, my friend!

[@tomte1986]

Great video🦵😃

[@AndoMierzwa]

Great tan! Thank you, sir! 😁

[@cynax7757]

Great steps.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Always happy to hear from you! Thanks!

[@corochena]

Hi sensei. I am almost 50. I always liked martial arts but never went to a school to learn it. Now with the knowledge available in youtube I've got a chance to practice a little bit, and although I know it is no substitute for the real thing is the closest I can get. Would you make a video for learning the abc or even just the 'a' of martial arts?

[@corochena]

I found a two playlists on your channel about kicking and punching, that's probably what I asked for

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you found the playlists! Yes, follow the Home Workouts! 👍🏼

[@freebiehughes9615]

Practiced these drills with my outside sneakers on. They work really well! Got an additional shoulder workout in afterwards as my irritated wife made me clean all the scuff marks off!🤣 Great video as always, Andy. Keep up the great work!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi! Sorry about the wall. Keep up the good work!😄

[@jakobw135]

A1 Ando - as usual! Stay well! :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, Jakob!🙏🏻

[@Ritusingh-dm2sg]

Best method , thank you sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@Ritusingh-dm2sg]

@@AndoMierzwa sir now I am 40 years old , I have been learning shotokan for 4 months only, some time my body wants to stretch , some time I can't repeat past stretches, at every time I have new problems regarding kick sometime chamber, some time balance , some time pivot in. I regularly try to practice at least5 days . why do I feel stuck in these processes of kicking, stretching?

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@Ritusingh-dm2sg Patience, my friend! 4 months is only 4 months! Just keep practicing and keep paying attention to your body and you'll improve naturally.

[@Ritusingh-dm2sg]

@@AndoMierzwa thank you sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Jr-jt1ri]

I stared martial arts because you inspired me to join ps:your kicks are great

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Keep going!👍🏼

[@jibinm.s4037]

sensi could you please introduce your belts please😀😀

[@AndoMierzwa]

Visit me over at my website! Thanks for asking. www.senseiando.com/about-ando-mierzwa/

[@starshipdjs7524]

Thank you for sharing Ando🙏 Amazing really how useful the wall is also with helping posture alignment and with many types of exercises, too bad you couldn't sell them through mail-order as the "Ando Wall Buddy"🤷‍♂️

[@AndoMierzwa]

What a great idea! I can ship 300 bricks to build your own kicking wall! 😄

[@starshipdjs7524]

"The Ando Dojo Wall Buddy" 🤷‍♂️

[@starshipdjs7524]

🤜300🤛Spartan👉Bricks👈

[@youngmat6356]

I’ve been watching for 4 years

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for being here! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@adamchalkley956]

Ando, what style of karate do you teach? Thanks

[@AndoMierzwa]

At this point, it’s just what works for me. 😁

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great stuff, as usual! :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Very much appreciated, sir!

[@mjb7015]

What if you prefer round kicks from the front leg instead of the rear?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stand in a doorway. 😁

[@winterhyorei5630]

I need to learn more on kicks

[@AndoMierzwa]

Maybe check out my “how to kick” playlist?

[@gerardocovarrubias1127]

one question BJJ vs wrestling which is better and more effective in MMA I choose BJJ but you tell me

[@jackh543]

For takedowns wrestling is probably better but for actual ground defence and control bjj

[@AndoMierzwa]

Different tools for different times. Train both.

[@Orelkrah]

nice

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you!

[@jesusthroughmary]

Hi, Sensei. Can you explain your belt? I haven't seen one like that before.

[@rafaelprados6509]

It's a belt that ties your jacket. That means it's a good belt 😄 It's more important to see the knowledge of Ando sensei instead of his belt colour ☺️ (But he has some videos speaking of the topic I think 😜) Cheers!

[@AndoMierzwa]

You should be my manager!😄

[@AndoMierzwa]

I made it. It’s my Yin Yang belt. Proud of what I’ve learned and still open-minded to learn more. 🙏🏻

[@jesusthroughmary]

@@AndoMierzwa Very cool.

[@DjUnknow808]

Uffff great video , this deserve most view

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for saying that! 👍🏼

[@nigellegall5971]

Building neural pathways with slow practice. in the days they will tell you throw 500 kicks a day for ten years, this practice like this is way more efficient, this is way more efficient. Thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I agree! Thank you for the comment!

[@ryanbrown1503]

Good video

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@lolamma2610]

Loopy loopy doo kick is my favourite Kick 😁

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@ryancollins9407]

Hello Sensei Ando. For the round kick you say to hold your foot even with the wall and then do the kick. It appears, that you are rotating on the ball of your foot. Does this need to be clarified for the beginners out there? I don't want any twisted knees.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Well, to be fair, this video is IMPROVING your kick, not learning it from scratch. I have other videos for that. Thanks for looking out!👍🏼

[@Dhruvkumar0192]

Super

[@davey5867]

Ando, i noticed you sound a bit like Samuel in Dishonored. Btw, nice video and keep up the great work, Ando! :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

I will have to look that up! Thanks for the task!😁

[@ryanbrown1503]

Could you do a video on how to do a tornado kick or low spinning sweep

[@AndoMierzwa]

Getting fancy! Check out Sensei Seth! Tell him I sent ya! 😁

[@ryanbrown1503]

👌 haha

[@seyiolotu1708]

Great video once again Sensei!👍 So sorry about your dojo teacher!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@seyiolotu1708]

@@AndoMierzwaUwc master!

[@randyogrady9712]

More information than my instructor has given me.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Hope it helps!

[@gandoncikas]

Youre so funny man im only here for the comedy

[@davidwg3571]

Can i ask ive been watching ur videos long time Whats ur favorite ? Jackie chan or bruce lee?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Depends on my mood! :)

[@dhruv8128]

Sir pls make video on 540 kick

[@AndoMierzwa]

Not my thing! Check out Ginger Ninja!

[@kwk4422]

Aww yeah. I'm finally learning to do some kicks and this is what I need to help fix my shoulder/hip/knee alignment.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Happy kicking! 👍🏼