the secret to kicking high that no one talks about...

[@donavantkd]

FIRST 10 PEOPLE to use code "FLASHSALE" at checkout on donavansdojang.com get 40% off of any of my three courses! Hope it helps some of you get a sweet deal on the knowledge you're looking for. Also, thank you for your patience as I went through my semester in college. So grateful to be back making content :)

[@sarahprince539]

Any promotion 40% off Coupon. Interested in getting the course.

[@kimiea561]

This helped my so much I’m testing for 2nd Dan today 😀

[@donavantkd]

Omg congrats and good luck!

[@NoName-gu9tf]

How did it go

[@kimiea561]

good! going to test for my 3rd Dan in about a year or so!@@NoName-gu9tf

[@duncan3998]

@@NoName-gu9tf no answer

[@newwatcher3430]

Hello i just want to say Thank you for posting this video ..i have been stressing over kicking higher for so long and always feel bad about myself when i dont and cant . I am soo grateful for your channel as it has helped me a lot in my training .. keep up the great work!

[@LeinonenHannu]

Elastic steel program starts with working on supporting leg.

[@lilliehoaks7830]

Wow I'm a 54 year olds male who has done martial arts most of my life. You made a lot of sense about your foundation brilliant my guy

[@harithefightlover4677]

Bro.....your kick is amazing.....perfection...Sooper..😍😍😍

[@donavantkd]

You’re too kind thank you so much!

[@desolateones]

It's the ground leg that allows you to balance kick harder etc etc etc I agree too many rely of the kicking leg and neglect the importance on that leg that's the main foundation... Great video

[@hunterlogan2913]

Thanks! I thought as much... however, I never kick as extreme as u demonstrated your very clear & organized with your presentation! Keep Up the good work ~

[@ciceronromero3288]

Hello Young Barrett! One of the best tutorial clips I've listened to in years in regards to the kicking business. Regards, Thanks, and Take Good Care of Yourself.

[@karlajaeger-collins9426]

Why am I only seeing this clip now. Thank You, hope your keeping well 🙏

[@pawanpaulbardewa7156]

You made it so simple and comprehensible.. Thanks dude. Appreciate it.

[@topnotchhy3186]

This was good to see. My coach is always telling us to push through with the ground leg hamstring, just as you show. It does make a huge difference.

[@nickcavini]

Thanks for the tips. Very informative.

[@JoeAuerbach]

I'm 2 years late on this video but this is exactly the information I needed tonight. In fact, I think next time I'm teaching stretching this is going to be what I tell the kids about. Because some of them are probably not flexible enough to get into this position yet, But it's always good to know why we are doing these stretches.

[@UnleashedTraining101]

I love your videos. Quality content, plus you have a contagiously flaming personality that is rather uplifting. I feel like I’m learning, while simultaneously improving my mood. I always feel happier after one of these videos.

[@cssiuscssius5563]

Kicking this high is nothing to do with defending yourself. Because you can kick high doesn’t mean you can defend yourself. I agree that most people rely on the kicking leg but the supporting is the most important. 👍

[@marleydc9272]

Dude, this is very impressiv! you are kicking at twelve o'clock.... like vertically!! Someday i wanna reach this level of Skill too. Thanks for inspirering me!

[@ninjasquid9642]

Thanks don,i mentioned this before but could you do a tutorial on the around the world kick?

[@donavantkd]

Hello! I have lots of tutorials coming and I'm sure I will make a tutorial on that one as well. If you don't want to wait...it's one of the kicks I cover in my Master Kicks course which is only $25! Thank you so much for being here and supporting!

[@sudeeshm2156]

Sir we need more about kicking exercise. Please do.

[@Dan53196]

I always feel like my outer hip is too tight. I can touch my toes and am fairly flexible but I struggle to get above waist height, even with ground leg turned.

[@SomeGuy-cv3pf]

I have the exact same problem

[@jdxiong]

Me too! 😊​@@SomeGuy-cv3pf

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

If you're still having trouble do the opposite of this exercise. Stand on your support leg and do a side kick at your limit against a wall (in your case waist height). Now your support foot should be on the ground, the kicking foot is pressed against the wall, and your legs should be making a 90º angle. Then reach for your feet with your same side hand, basically rocking your torso side to side. Instead of supporting your torso and kicking away, you will support the legs and force your abductors and glutes (medius, I think?) to move the weight of your upper body. Do sets of 10-12 reps, when you are reaching the end of the set your muscles will be BURNING. Now that you're gaining strength there start doing your preferred hip opener stretches. When you try doing the side kick against the wall check if you can get your foot higher. Find your new max and rock your torso back and forth in this new position. You need to get the strength at the limit of your range since you couldn't get there before.

[@PressStart-d1t]

Great work!

[@roccodefrancesco1778]

Sir you are changing my life. Thank you so very much!

[@anastasiavanbrunt2838]

Thank you Donavan! You're right, this is not talked about and taught enough. I can do a pretty high side kick holding onto a wall but cannot get the same height once I let go of the wall. Also I have noticed that my supporting foot starts to hurt after a while. I think this could be part of the problem.... also I would love a video about how to do the Koryo double side kick properly :) Hope you are doing well!

[@Mobijub]

Thank you Donavan! That really helped.

[@jem6578]

I always thought my kicking leg was just not flexible enough, even though I have pretty good flexibility. Thank you so much for this video, I appreciate it a lot. I also wanted to say how much I admire your passion for martial arts, your whole aura just says it all like fr

[@Pinky-kc8go]

Hi nice to see your face again :) I'm sorry I haven't been here for a loong time (hope you haven't forgotten me already😅) I took a break from social media since I was studying for last years exams. But now I'm back :D💙❤️

[@donavantkd]

Haha totally understand! I just finished with college exams myself. It's a stressful time haha

[@Pinky-kc8go]

@@donavantkd I'm glad :) How have you been? Covid's a hard time for everyone. I hope you and your precious mental health are fine?

[@TheStingKinG]

New to the channel bro this is definitely going to help ive been trying to do the splits thinking it would help but this is awsome advice makes more since keep up the good work bro

[@saibrahmam5511]

Bro, do you recommend stretching every day ... I mean stretching while having sore muscles ?? Please explain briefly 🙏

[@donavantkd]

Your body is a better teacher than anyone else will ever be. If you feel lots of pain one day...take a breather. If you're feeling a little sore, do just a few light stretches in the areas that feel sore to relieve some of the tension. Work up to stretching every day...but you may start with three or four times a week until your muscles are used to that kind of training :)

[@BW-zd6nc]

Gorgeous kicks!!!! Wow

[@ShotokanLife369]

Thank you so much for this info.🥋🥋🥋🥋

[@_maik_]

Hey Donavan! I like your courses... Really great stuff. But I have one question about the Sidekick. I see your upper body goes also down, but in my opinion a better looking Sidekick is, when the torso is more upright. Is a this more than genetics gifted or also a case of flexibility?

[@---103---]

Well done! THX

[@Tony-de4px]

thanks man great stuff 👍👍👍

[@jasujasmine6926]

Amazing kicks 👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@LECityLECLEC]

great vid!

[@anna0850]

This is so true and important! In teach this in ny flex classes like you're transferring all your strength to the ground leg.

[@duncan3998]

Poledance?

[@LuisNgchongJrArt]

thanks for info

[@yotubeçöpluğu]

Let's get more technical issues, we miss it when we get cmlasted .

[@LECityLECLEC]

Could you do some kind pf review or commentary or analysis of ufc fighters kicking game?

[@CarloSteen-p9u]

bro fighting Robert Pershing Wadlow

[@DJCsuccess101]

Hey mate you got a bit of ball hanging out

[@YerupulaHussain]

Good bro

[@z3r0c00l2]

I am trying to get that flexibility.... But no luck ... I guess I must practice months.... I am doing karate but my kicks are not good (the high kicks only) . My body on that area of kicking is very stiff.

[@jmg36344]

Hello. Would like to get my children started in your strength course. The coupon code did not work. Is there another current code. Thank you.

[@Masterlytical]

im looking into getting into Thai Boxing, could some of these tips help if i do get in?

[@redpillpusher]

is your course good for a true beginner ?

[@miriuramedevielle9102]

You have been flexible since you started or come up with workouts ?

[@stefanstefan161]

Hi Donavan.I tried purchasing your Functional Flexibility program, but it said it doesn't exist anymore.Any solutions?

[@ProdigiousReturn]

Just a heads up. Your sites flexibility course doesn’t work anymore. When you go to purchase it, it goes to teachable and says that it is no available there and to contact the teacher or owner

[@bileleid2681]

Love you

[@donavantkd]

Sending lots of hugs!

[@lavazza8031]

Pour arriver a ce stade il faut etre souple sinon....

[@emilyfaye714]

So is it okay to hold on to a chair while practicing or no btw Donavan I love you and your videos

[@donavantkd]

Yes it’s totally ok! You just need to always be conscious of where your ground leg is. Use a mirror if you can or film yourself

[@donavantkd]

And thank you so so much for your love and kindness

[@emilyfaye714]

@@donavantkd My pleasure and I am glad you took some time away to focus on yourself and became more balanced in life. I wish you the best. :)

[@Avira_loves_you]

3:21

[@timstevens4925]

I used to come up on the ball of my foot on my non kicking leg..it's kinda of a cheat ..

[@Zack1440]

👍🏼

[@sarahprince539]

Any promotion 40% off Coupon. Interested in getting the course.

[@bufflowsouljah2256]

damn...look like you could kick Shaq right under his chin

[@RiveenWanigarathna]

Is this taekwondo apchagi kick

[@yomuthabyotch]

chagi already means kick so youre just saying front kick kick. like chai tea or table mesa.

[@alexparis4589]

❤👌👍🤗

[@bacusaallanjohn62]

Hi😊

[@donavantkd]

Hi!!! Thanks for being here :)

[@ullas5259]

Is it possible to achieve this level of flexibility after 21

[@kenkaneki311]

Ofcourse dude, why do you underestimate yourself

[@Lisa-gy7ee]

Hello ! :)

[@donavantkd]

Hi!!! How are you doing?

[@Lisa-gy7ee]

@@donavantkd I'm okay and you ? Thanks for your videos, I usually train with yours and Samery's☺️❤

[@ladyinred9656]

Tried your advice and I still can't and I am super flexible

[@thetornadocrusader968]

Have faith in Jesus to be saved, turn from your old ways and live life for God who created you, God bless!

[@V4lkrion]

Am I the only one that sees a hole in he’s pants

[@yomuthabyotch]

his

[@K1nfluence]

Just get to the fckin point

[@BurimKrasniqi-p5b]

This is Fake 😂 ,just look his right leg 😂