Keep hands up near the face during execution; dropping the opposite hand opens the jaw to counterpunches.
| Day | Focus | Duration | |-----|-------|----------| | Mon | Form & paper strip drill | 30 min | | Tue | Sliding kicks + ladder agility | 30 min | | Wed | Partner clap drill & counters | 45 min | | Thu | Plyo + ISO holds | 20 min | | Fri | Sparring (nimble kicks only) | 30 min | | Sat | Chain kicking & feints | 40 min | | Sun | Rest / shadow nimble kicks | 15 min |
In TKD, you need a minimal mass to trigger sensors. Add 5% more hip drive but keep same speed. nimble kick
Defensive opponents can spot a wind-up instantly. To keep a kick nimble, eliminate unnecessary upper-body shifts or telling load steps. The knee must lift straight toward the target along the shortest possible path. The Critical Chamber and Recoil
Opponent throws a jab → slip outside → simultaneously throw a nimble kick to their rear thigh. Because your kick has no wind-up, it lands during their punch extension. Keep hands up near the face during execution;
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A fraction of a kick (lift knee 1 inch) → retract → now opponent reacts → land real kick elsewhere. Defensive opponents can spot a wind-up instantly
| Mistake | Consequence | Correction | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Large backswing | Telegraphs kick, slow | Practice with your back 2 inches from a wall – if you hit wall, backswing too big | | Landing wide (feet > shoulder width) | Off-balance, no follow-up | After kick, freeze; your feet should be same distance as starting stance | | Holding tension after impact | Slow recovery | Mentally program “touch and release” – foot touches target then springs back | | Looking down | Poor balance, slow reaction | Pick a spot on opponent’s chest; keep chin up | | Kicking too high (head level) | Easy to catch, loss of speed | For nimble, keep target between knee and solar plexus |