Drill 1

1. Stand in your fighting stance in front of your partner who is holding the thai paid
2. Step out on your left foot (by stepping out on a 45 degree angle it will put you off center of the target) and raise your right knee
3. Extend your right leg and throw your right hand to your side.  Your partner should throw out his hand to make sure you took the correct 45 degree angle.
4. After making contact return back to your fighting stance by pivoting back on your left foot and pushing off the pad with your right leg.

• This drills teaches your how to properly throw a kick and to get your head off center so you will not be hit while throwing a kick.  This targets hip flexor muscles such as the psoas major and psoas minor.