How do you do Tae Kwon Do advanced kicks?

Answer 1

You would be wise to seek an experienced instructor to learn these techniques. Nothing we can say here will be even a fraction as helpful as having it demonstrated and critiqued by an experienced instructor. First you learn the techniques, then you practice them a lot.

Advanced kicks are extensions of the basics. The first step, of course, is to locate a good school with a certified instructor (check credentials to verify authentic knowledge of Taekwondo, and if backed by organizational authority to teach). Your instructor will teach you the rudimentary movements of each basic kick. Preparing your body for kicking is also very important. Lots of stretching will improve your flexibility. Exercise and proper diet will get your body fit to be able to execute advanced skills better. It is helpful to practice good balance by standing on one leg for several minutes while extending and retracting the leg in various directions, and at increasing heights.

Most advanced kicks progress in stages of skipping, turning or spinning, jumping, jump with a spin, and flying. In order to prepare for these kicks, the student should practice turning without losing balance, and then to be able to control the turn so as to not over spin. Consistently placing the striking tool of the foot on a target is essential. For airborne kicks, the student should practice jumping high while pulling the knees to the chest, clearing the highest vertical distance possible. Next, you can practice jumping, tucking the legs in tight, and turning backwards without kicking, then landing gracefully. Flying kicks can be improved by running and jumping over soft objects in a clear, safe environment.

It may take years to really become accomplished in advanced kicking techniques, especially jumping and flying kicks.