improve your taekwondo sidekick in 7 minutes

Try these exercises once or twice a week to help strengthen your side kicks for Taekwondo or other martial arts.

[@shockafter7]

Hi, blue belt in ITF. Love this video, to the point! I've watched so many, but it's so lengthy with info you forget. These exercises is what I'm looking for, and I believe it is fun compared to just kicking your leg in and out all day. Thanks! I do hope my hip strength improves through this. Great work!

[@NightSpook]

Hi! I'm a 4th degree black belt Kukkiwon WTF. This is exactly what i was looking for. Just did them myself and it feels pretty good. Will do them every day and also instruct my students to do so. Thanks!!

[@Theoneandonly7711]

thank you very much sir, i've been using this for 2-3 weeks 4-6 times a week and it had significantly changed my side kick thank you!

[@lutherbuckhurst3887]

Thank you sir, I'm going to use these exercises in my training I'm a black belt but want to become a great black belt.

[@grimmloperplayz3451]

Luther Buckhurst I believe you when you say your a black belt I’m only purple rn but this is the main kick a black belt should be able to do flawlessly

[@beefysquash6136]

Man they will anyone a black belt these days

[@evmafo9300]

beefy squash 613 yes. It is quite annoying and pathetic. You just give them some money and in two years they give you a black belt 😐

[@victor00123q]

Even though I don't practice taekwondo I still find this tutorial very useful.

[@Itssartikaonly]

I watch it last two weeks ago and its actually worked on me . I have a better side kick now just come by to say thanks a lot for the tutorial :) awesome

[@davidbailey6397]

One of the best warm up routines to improve side kicks in my entire martial arts career going on for 30 years now. Simple but extremely effective.

[@laurahicks9558]

I love your instructional style. (Not all long winded)...to the point and effective...I ADORE your workout video, still trying to complete it. I love your sharp, slow form style. I am a total fan!!!

[@garyfostertkd]

Laura, you are most kind. Thank you for your lovely comments, it means a great deal.

[@idabudiman1381]

Thank you for making this video. It really helps me a lot because my side kick sucks

[@garyfostertkd]

Thanks for your comment Ida, hopefully you have been working on your side kick and it is much improved.

[@tariqmashallahkhan7929]

v nice i try best on these exercise. its good..

[@allenglishknives6823]

Love this workout, thanks 👍🏻

[@OldMovieRob]

I like the lofi chillwave that goes with the video

[@maloydas9952]

Very nice

[@fitnesstraining2809]

it actually worked I can do better side kick now

[@georgekondylis6723]

The slow extensions or bar work as I call it are great. I practiced and taught these for forty years. This type of work and actual kicking and applications practice are what can make a sidekick so practical. ITF sidekick is among the best. The only excersise I would have any criticism for here is the 40 sidekicks from chamber. There is too much roundness to this due to the knee not being brought back to the chest before firing. Too much roundness in the motion can lead to pain below the kneecap, ie, chondrmalachia. A good sidekick will blend a piston like motion with a snap , all dependent on proper rotation of body parts at the right time. Time is better spent throwing the kick in its entirety to learn this.

[@TheMick18]

U can also use front roundhouse and back kick to use these exercises aswell. The best

[@TheTaekwondoist]

Hi, I need to work on my side kick and your video is really inspiring and motivating.

[@martinjohnson2549]

Cool music.

[@corkystorky]

i've seen a karate instructional video almost similar to this, that means this method really works

[@thedarkknight646]

Nice therapeutic background music also

[@TheTaekwondo15]

Very good for improve side kick .

[@franklincarnes5264]

This music is incredibly relaxing

[@RAJEEVKUMAR-gn9bf]

Very good sir

[@garyfostertkd]

Thanks and welcome

[@jaiawasthi7283]

Love this workout video

[@garyfostertkd]

Glad you liked it!!

[@horrorgaminghg7780]

Awesome

[@arznda4645]

I'm proud to be a taekwondo student myself and I shall do these exercises more often maybe it would help me in sparring as well

[@mikeveevisser1470]

its a great idea thanks for the tips

[@sureshnair4425]

hi sir, it works well with me. You made it so simple for novice like me...thanks a lot, APPRECIATE

[@thegreatgoatsby]

Thanks. Great video

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

Try these exercises once or twice a week to help strengthen your side kicks for Taekwondo or other martial arts. I'll do this exercise twice a day in the morning and in the evening every day...

[@RiNSpy]

+sjors sjors Sometimes less is more. You get the benefits of these exercises by stressing your muscles, but then giving them time to recover so that they adapt to the load. If you overtrain it will be counterproductive for strength training.

[@drm2566]

Cheers, I do Muay Thai and this is a kick, I have wanted to improve. Dean

[@mohammedattqui6580]

Thank sir,i have weak side kick so i have enough tihs way please make onee more videos for flying side kick

[@elhajjzafeermuhammad1530]

EXCELLENT drills!

[@davitpetrosyan2419]

can you make tutorials for other kicks?

[@trillionairebright22]

Thx sir

[@garyfostertkd]

You are very welcome Sir.

[@crazyslavicman5354]

Thanks man this helped me a lot

[@evieee1140]

thank you sir

[@antoninososa5266]

Muy buenos ejercicios, son fundamentales , gracias profesor.

[@garyfostertkd]

Very kind, thank you Antonino.

[@TheGuruNetOn]

If you lack basic strength to do side kick then you can use resistance bands to strengthen your gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles with side leg raises and back leg raises. The exercises in this video will help to increase both skill, stretching and strength in your side kicks. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonrom100]

Ok saved this link. Gonna give it a try tomorrow at the gym. 🤞

[@garyfostertkd]

Good luck

[@corinnerobison8712]

Thank you!

[@shimantrai3964]

can u do a video on improving 580 kick

[@nogs1656]

This is really useful thank you

[@simsomnia8103]

I like it

[@garyfostertkd]

Thank you Sir.

[@phasln777]

Thanks a lot for a great tutorial

[@jofbeats11]

This is AWESOME 👍

[@kiliancarmeson7173]

thanks

[@Obedience33]

This is very useful sir, thank you! :)

[@Kumar369_]

it's good

[@aaronangelo6457]

Thank you so much Sir,i've learned so much from this video so any advice for me??

[@kaylarodriguez8445]

Hi White belt in Taekwondo and trying to improve sidekicks

[@garyfostertkd]

Good luck with that Ma'am. Regular practice is key.

[@alanramos9201]

Is three days of training good, instead of 1 or 2?

[@pabloassmann5101]

thanks!

[@douglashagan6718]

contact point the heel

[@Samanosuke1138]

I really appreciate your tutorials. this is the second video I watched and immediately subbed. How often should I do these exercises? I want to be on this level before I get my black belt. I'm about a year and a half away from test eligibility depending on passing my 1st Gup test..

[@garyfostertkd]

+Samanosuke1138 Hi Sir, firstly thanks for your great comment. Best of luck on the test. You should do these exercises as many times as you can without getting bored of the process. If that means once a week, fine. Rather that than burn out and stop doing them altogether. If that means every day, great but remember the improvements come through rest and recovery as the body repairs itself and builds up muscle to cope with its new regime.

[@Samanosuke1138]

Gary Foster Thank you. I'll let you know how it goes. I don't think I'll get bored as my drive to get it done is really strong lol. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@LeeLonnieLove]

good luck dude

[@jonjonhyper8324]

doing this as a beginner kills,can u recommend what exercises covered in this video are slightly better for those beginners

[@ene1021]

Hey man thx for the side kick.It really help me when i was in my tournament againce my aggresive oppenent :p oh yea sorry if my english is bad btw...just want to know this,What exercises r good for improving my kicking speed? having a tournament up in 2 months and i really want to train so i can win it again :P pls reply dis as soon as posible pls

[@Adreysasnei]

😎👍

[@douglashagan6718]

gary foster instructor

[@isthis1beingused]

Hold the kicks for 60 seconds and don't use any objects for balance.

[@Zeyn1111]

Do you think we could see results in 3 weeks if we practiced this every day?

[@Skarokin]

I used to do taekwondo about 4 years ago... I was SOOO close to black, but i had to quit. Any tips on improving side kick speed? Im a good wide kicker but need to get better speed.

[@rouncer74]

hypeR ..speed is developed by activating twitch fibres within the muscle groups. There are many exercises you can do to improve. A simple one is to sit on a chair and get on to your feet in Choon bi stance as quickly as possible. Fast, explosive exercises is the key. When in backstance keep 70% of your weight on your back leg. When executing the kick transfer that weight on to your front leg. The key to a fast powerful sidekick is in the hips. Execute your side kick like a front kick, lift your back leg straight with a bent knee pointed high, extend the leg straight just before the point of impact, pivot your standing leg so the heel is pointed at target, twist your body using your hips and align your front shoulder, butt and heel of your kicking foot. Try to remain as upright as your flexibility level will allow and drive the heel as deep as you can. Don’t retract the heel after the kick straight away and keep your momentum pushing forward.

[@srinoonshai6557]

Kinda, it helped me with the test.

[@LeeLonnieLove]

Hey nice tutorial but what style do you train under just wondering. BTW I'm Chung do Kwan

[@douglashagan6718]

5 stars

[@MartialArtsConway]

hi , I am a blue belt ITF style, i was wondering about doing these everyday, would taht be better or would your legs need time in between to recover so only do twice or three times?

[@garyfostertkd]

Hi Sean, everyday is fine. Try doing the exercises at the same time each day so you build it into your daily routine. Good luck with your training and pattern Joong-Gun.

[@MartialArtsConway]

Ok good to know, thank you :)

[@phasln777]

Can I use this excersices to improve roundhouse kick also?

[@garyfostertkd]

of course

[@l2a3sterling]

starting kicks with back to target?

[@kyleg.3607]

I cant hold my legs. My legs always drop any tips ?

[@douglashagan6718]

the footsword

[@molind]

Great job!!! exercise 4 looks more like side snap kick need to make sure you re chamber the knee each time... Same thing with exercise 5 :-). still like the video though awesome job...

[@udaysrivastav8281]

i end up locking my hips . so any solution?

[@garyfostertkd]

+Uday Srivastav Sorry about the late reply. Without seeing what you are doing it would be impossible to say. Try a longer warm up and stretch the hips/groin extensively prior to these exercises. If the problem persists seek some medical advice like a Physio or even better an Osteopath. - good luck Sir.

[@MrChris0927]

Im in the bathroom watching taekwondo videos

[@garyfostertkd]

too much information.

[@matteogervasi8520]

Please come back to the old background music!!!

[@garyfostertkd]

Old background music is copyrighted so I do not earn any money. Apologies.

[@matteogervasi8520]

I see, btw great video! I practise the exercises every day :)

[@kyronedelossantos1104]

anything more challenging? Something that can take control, strength and precision to the next level? Something I can squeeze when I have a free 10 minutes.

[@pashnigen4971]

how about 20x a day

[@servicepreneur]

What kind of shoes are you wearing? (That you train with also ...)

[@garyfostertkd]

Adidas Taekwondo shoes, don't normally train with them as we all train barefoot.

[@maryannlim2295]

I actually did it while watching this video and I literally falldown in the first exercise. It's too hard for me because I'm not flexible

[@garyfostertkd]

Well, I really don't know what to say. Keep trying.

[@davidbailey6397]

keep your kicks low at first and be patient. Over time, the more you do this routine, your balance and kicks will improve and get higher. Also be sure to stretch your hip flexor muscles. There are various tutorials to that as well.

[@dinartevieira1817]

tnx to this i ko a guy

[@vestakarami9107]

Imagine doing this with resistance band🫡