Having high side kicks is not all about being flexible, you have to have the strength to hold the leg out too.
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Warm Up | Exercise | Stretching | Mobility | Flexibility | Kicking | Fitness

Hamstring flexibility is essential to having great range of motion on your axe kicks. Work on being able to cross over the midline when you kick.
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Warm Up | Exercise | Stretching | Flexibility | Mobility | Kicking | Fitness

Think about the front kick in terms of body mechanics to achieve full extension and maximum power in the kick.
Kicking | Basics | Power

Many martial arts techniques use rotation to generate power. Learn the proper way to rotate to avoid pain and injury.
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Mobility | Stretching | Flexibility | Exercise | Fitness

This stretching drill provides an active stretch that will prepare your students for fast motions like kicking. Make sure they are already warmed up a bit before using this stretch.
Stretching | Flexibility | Splits | Kicking | Warm Up

The kip up is an excellent exercise to develop hip strength. It is also an effective tricking technique used in a Sport Karate format.
Fitness | Plyometrics | Conditioning | Tricking

The beginner level of the knee jump is a simple transition from both knees being on the ground, to what is called a "power position".
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Warm Up | Exercise | Strength | Power | Fitness

The next level of the knee jump works power transfer and bounding. Simply add another jump immediately after reaching power position.
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Warm Up | Exercise | Strength | Power | Fitness

The third level of this progression incorporates box jumping to maximize force. This drill is designed for a low number of reps.
The Juice Compound | Conditioning | Warm Up | Exercise | Strength | Power | PlyoBox | Fitness

This drill is very effective to improve your students' punching speed.
Coordination | Speed | Punching

This drill requires your students to complete round kicks on one leg while sliding all the way down the mat. Race to see who can kick the fastest!
Kicking | Kids | Adults | Balance | Coordination | Strength | Technique

This fun drill puts two partners back to back so they have to keep their back straight while they hold a low horse stance.
Stances | Strength | Games | Partner Drills | Kids