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REAR KICK

The rear kick is probably the most difficult move that you have encountered thus far. The movement requires agility, but do not worry if it does not come easily — as you practice it, it will improve.

To begin, stand with feet together, knees slightly bent and your arms at your sides. (While you throw a kick, the leg you are left standing on should be bent to allow for better balance.)

You will first perform a right rear kick, so lift your right knee as in fig. ssss1. Now, bend forward assuming the position in fig. ssss1. Kick to the rear as in fig. ssss1 and rapidly pull your leg back to the fig. ssss1 position and replant your foot on the floor. If the kick has been performed correctly, you will have thrown your right leg straight back, brushing the inside of your left, and will have focused the kick in your heel (the toughest part of your foot). Since you don't want to injure your foot in an attack situation, be sure to focus the kick in your heel.

It is important to look to the rear as you kick — to actually watch where you are kicking. In an attack situation you can't kick what you can't see. Generally, you can watch your kick in two ways: