Bab 67: Frills

"We talked about the front kick a couple of days ago and you’ve learned it really well. Today I’m going to teach you another basic use of legs in Taekwondo, the turning kick. I’ll demonstrate first. Watch carefully…"

"Remember two key points when doing a turning kick. First, lift your knee, and second, turn you hip; it's so that the impact is made with your instep. Now, let’s do it step by step… thrust against the ground with your right foot, shift your stance to the left, then bend your right knee and heave it upwards… grind against the ground with your left foot and make an inward turn; turn your hip, yes! Now kick out your right leg!"

It was weekend and the gym was filled with students, mostly teenagers. Two tutors were leading the group, one man and one woman. The man would demonstrate first, followed by the woman, then they would repeat the moves again together.