Front View
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%201.jpg) |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%202.jpg) |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%203.jpg) |
Body in side stance and both
hands in a
guard position.
Sight is to the front. |
Step behind kicking leg with
other foot, keeping hands in
guard position. |
Move hip forward and lift
kicking leg
as high as possible, keeping kicking foot directly under
knee. |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%204.jpg) |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%205.jpg) |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Front%206.jpg) |
Thrust kicking leg to side by
turning
hip to target. Toes of kicking foot
should be pointing slightly down and heel of supporting foot
facing target. |
Retract hip and kicking leg to
intermediate position |
Return kicking leg
to side stance position
|
Note that two positions before the
kick are identical to two positions after the kick (1 & 6), (3 & 5).
This demonstrates balance and consistency in execution of technique.
In the
photos below |
![](../images/Arrows%20-%20B4.jpg) |
indicates movements
to be performed |
![](../images/Arrows%20-%20After.jpg) |
indicates movements
already performed |
Incorrect Foot
Position On Contact With Target
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Incorrect%201.jpg) |
![](../images_reference/Yup%20Cha%20Gi%20-%20Incorrect%202.jpg) |
Toes pointed forward |
Front of foot higher
than heel.
(Hip and supporting foot not turned far enough) |
Correct Foot
Position On Contact With Target