AOKK Isshin ryu: [Side Kick Side Stance] [Yoko-geri]

This kick is delivered from a side-kick starting stance [See Stances]. Both feet are pointing the same direction and are about shoulder width apart. The head is facing either the right or left side. To deliver this kick the leg is lifted and the thrust to the side. It can quickly be delivered and makes a good opening strike. The most effective target areas are the opponent’s knees or ribs. This kick must be done quickly and followed with another technique quickly. The karateka can skip, step behind, or step in front, to close the gap between him/her and their opponent.