Parshwa Paadh

There are many Paadh (foot) application techniques (kicks) used in Niyuddha. All are applied from prayog siddha. Let us learn about very kick Urdhwa (front up) kick.

• Bring the back leg forward lifting your knee so it is high above the knee of your standing leg.
• Twist your standing leg so your foot is pointing outwards.
• Snap your leg out hitting with either the base of your foot or its outside edge.
• Bring it back in the same way.
• Aim towards the surya chakra and if you can, under the chin or nose.
• Keep your arm up as a guard at all times.

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