Scott Adkins Side Kick Tutorial
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Side Front Kick·Scott Adkins
This Side Kick Tutorial is brought to you by World renowned martial artist Scott Adkins. This kick is a staple of martia…
Перевод: side front kick
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Обзор
The Side Front Kick is a front kick performed with a hip turn so that at full extension the upper body is perpendicular to the opponent rather than facing them. [1] Practiced extensively in Wado-ryu karate, this variation allows greater penetration while presenting less target surface to the opponent's retaliation. [1] The kick can be executed as either a penetrating or upward front kick with the added hip rotation, making it effective for simultaneous attack and evasion — the perpendicular body position allows kicking while dodging incoming strikes to the centerline. [1] A variation also appears in classical tai chi chuan sequences as oblique front kicks delivered at 45 degrees. [1]
Yoko GeriJPYoko Sokugyaku Geri KekomiJPSide-Angled Front Kick
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- Япония横蹴り(Yoko Geri)Вадо-рю, Ниндзюцу, Сётокан
- КитайТайцзи, Саньда
Эффективность
Effective for simultaneous attack and evasion — perpendicular body presents a smaller target while maintaining forward striking power. [1]
Родословная
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010). A hybrid trajectory combining front and side kick elements. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing. Appears occasionally in TKD and point-fighting karate tournaments. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Standard front kick chamber with added hip rotation — at full extension the torso is perpendicular to the opponent
Joints Involved — Hip flexion + internal rotation, knee extension, ankle plantarflexion
Force Vector — Forward with lateral hip rotation — deeper penetration angle
Striking Surface — Ball of foot or heel
Позиция и вход
From fighting stance — Chamber knee as for standard front kick, then rotate hips perpendicular during extension
As evasion-attack — Kick while dodging an incoming centerline strike
Варианты
Penetrating version — ball of foot driven through target
Upward version — instep snaps upward
45-degree version — tai chi variation
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Умеренный4/10
Standard striking force with added penetration from hip rotation.
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Unified MMA— standard striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWKF Karate— controlled contact required
WKF Kumite Rules 2026PDFWT Taekwondo— kicks are primary scoring technique
WT Competition Rules 2026PDFWAKO Kickboxing— full contact permitted
WAKO Full Contact RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Focus on hip rotation happening DURING kick extension, not before
✓At full extension your shoulder should point at the opponent, not your chest
✓Practice against a bag positioned slightly to the side
Типичные ошибки
!Turning the hips too early, telegraphing the angle
!Not committing to the perpendicular position
!Confusing this with a standard side kick — the chamber is frontal
!Losing balance from rotational momentum
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Jab to draw counter → side front kick while evading
2Step to outside angle → side front kick to ribs
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
De Bremaeker, M. & Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks. Tuttle Publishing.
1КнигаDe Bremaeker, M. & Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks. Tuttle Publishing.стр. pp. 23-25
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010), Section 1.5, pp. 23-25
Official karate technique names (和語/漢語)
3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
4ЦитатаDe Bremaeker, M. & Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks. Tuttle Publishing.стр. pp. 23-25
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010), Section 1.5, pp. 23-25
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip flexibility for rotation, good balance
Key muscles
hip rotators, quadriceps, core obliques
Заметки
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 1.8. A hybrid between a front kick and a side kick — the trajectory splits the difference between the two. Useful against opponents who defend one angle but not the other. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What's the most important thing to focus on before throwing a side kick?
What matters most is what you do with your hips before you throw the side kick. Scott Adkins emphasizes turning your back foot out so your toes point one direction and your heel points the opposite way, which sets up proper hip rotation for the kick.
Why is knowing the correct end position for a side kick important?
According to Scott Adkins, knowing the proper end position makes it easier to transition to that position from whatever stance you're in—if you know where you're supposed to end up, you'll get there more efficiently and with better technique.
What part of the foot should I strike with for maximum power?
Scott Adkins recommends hitting with the heel and the ridge of the foot (the knife's edge), not the flat of the foot or toes, because a smaller contact area concentrates force more effectively—think of a stiletto heel versus a flat shoe striking the same target.
How do I know if my toes are in the correct position during a side kick?
Your toes should be lower than your heel; if your toes are pointing upward, you're probably hitting with your toes or flat foot instead of the heel. Scott Adkins stresses that pulling your toes back and keeping them down is essential for proper technique.
Как работает Side Front Kick?
The Side Front Kick is a front kick performed with a hip turn so that at full extension the upper body is perpendicular to the opponent rather than facing them. Practiced extensively in Wado-ryu karate, this variation allows greater penetration while presenting less target surface to the opponent's retaliation.
Откуда происходит Side Front Kick?
A signature technique of Wado-ryu karate, a style founded by Hironori Otsuka that emphasizes hip movements, evasions, and body shifting. A variation appears in classical tai chi chuan as oblique front kicks at 45 degrees.
Разрешён ли Side Front Kick на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: Legal: разрешён — standard striking technique; WKF Karate: Legal: разрешён — controlled contact required; WT Taekwondo: Legal: разрешён — kicks are primary scoring technique; WAKO Kickboxing: Legal: разрешён — full contact permitted
Насколько опасен Side Front Kick?
Оценка опасности 4/10. Moderate — standard striking force with added penetration from hip rotation.
Как подготовить Side Front Kick?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Jab to draw counter → side front kick while evading → Step to outside angle → side front kick to ribs.
Как защититься от Side Front Kick?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Angle off laterally / Low kick to standing leg during hip rotation / Close distance quickly.
Какие есть варианты Side Front Kick?
Распространённые варианты: Penetrating version (ball of foot driven through target); Upward version (instep snaps upward); 45-degree version (tai chi variation).
Насколько эффективен Side Front Kick на соревнованиях?
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Side Front Kick?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Turning the hips too early, telegraphing the angle / Not committing to the perpendicular position / Confusing this with a standard side kick — the chamber is frontal / Losing balance from rotational momentum.
Какие ещё названия есть у Side Front Kick?
Side Front Kick также известен как Yoko Geri, Yoko Sokugyaku Geri Kekomi, Side-Angled Front Kick.