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Foot Maneuvers: American Kenpo Karate

These basic foot maneuvers are required for promotion to your next belt. As you get better, your understanding of each should also improve.

Heel and Toe Rule

• Imagine a line from your opponent or target to you
• The toes of your front foot are on one side of the line
• The heel of your rear foot is on the other side
• If you are looking in a mirror, you should be able to see your rear foot

Bend your knees — Relax — keep the head over the hips and hands up!

Foot Maneuvers

1: Step-Drag (Forward / Reverse)

• Lead foot steps in the direction you want to go and drag the trailing foot
• Think small steps - big steps leave you vulnerable for a longer period of time

2: Push-Drag (Forward / Reverse)

• Push with the back foot, then drag the back foot
• When you push, the front foot is 'pushed' off the ground in the direction that you want to go

3: Drag-Step (Forward / Reverse)

• Trailing foot drags up to the lead foot
• Then step out with the lead foot
• Remember: Always keep your knees bent slightly

4: 90° Cover

• From neutral, rear foot steps forward
• Turn in the direction of your lead foot (a 90° turn)

5: 180° Cover

• From neutral, lead foot steps across the body
• Turn towards your rear foot (a 180° turn)

6: Jump Switch

• From right neutral, jump slightly off of the ground
• Switch your stance to left neutral as you land
• The same applies from left neutral, you will just be landing into the opposite stance.