Comsek I: The Pivoting Kicking Sequences

The purpose of this exercise is to train in footwork and kicks, particular attention being paid to the use of the hips. The emphasis is on pivoting and switching from one kick to the next, shifting the weight in full balance, and on developing muscular control of the legs and abdomen. Use is made of the isometric punches, the positioning of the arms blending with the motions of the body. Since we aim at proficiency on both sides, the left sequence is immediately followed by the right, which again leads into the left so that, this as well as the two other Comseks, can be endlessly performed. They constitute one of the finest methods of physical conditioning.

Comsek I comprises six sets of three kicks each. We start from the left BTS and, at the end of the sixth sequence, we end up in the right BTS, from which we perform the six sequences on the other side.

All the points mentioned earlier in connection with the footwork and kicks apply here. Movements should be smooth and continuous, paying particular attention to the proper use of the hips. The isometric punches must be meant as if they were actually directed against an opponent behind you. Always direct your kicks to a specific, though imaginary, target.

l. Left BTS:

-Low direct kick with the right foot; set right foot forward toes pointing to the oblique right.

 -Low direct kick with left; set left foot forward toes pointing to the oblique left.

-High direct kick with the right; set right foot forward toes' pointing ahead and make an about face to the left leading to the....

2. Left BTS:

-Low direct kick with the right; without setting the right foot down, pivot on the ball of the supporting (left) foot to the left and, after lining up the right side of the body in one plane with the bent right knee deliver an . . . .

 -Instep kick with the right; set right foot forward toes pointing to the oblique right. Twist hips to the right assuming the "gunsight" position and deliver a

-Side-of-foot kick with the left; set left foot forward toes pointing ahead and make a about face to the right leading to the ....

3. Right BTS:

 --Low direct kick with the left; set left foot forward toes pointing to the oblique left. Twist hips to the left assuming the "gunsight" position and deliver a ....

-Side-of-foot kick with the right; set right foot in a pigeontoe position* to left and close to the left foot. Toes of both feet point at each other, and the knees are turned inward pointing also at each other. Body must be as erect as possible. Shift weight on the right foot and line up left hip for a ....

-Circular kick with the left, which should be delivered in the exact same direction as the preceding side-of-foot kick. Your hips have made a complete 360° turn; set left foot behind supporting (right) foot and assume the ....

4. Right BTS:

-Low direct kick with left foot; set left foot forward, toes pointing to the oblique left. Twist hips to the left assuming the "gunsight" position and deliver a ....

-Circular kick with the right; set right foot to the left, toes pointing to those of the supporting (left) foot and, going through the same pigeon-toed pivot described above. deliver a ....

-Side-of-foot kick with the left; set left foot forward, toes pointing ahead and make an about face to the ....

5. Right BTS: Without stopping the turning motion of the hips, let them lead you into the "gunsight" position for a ....

-Side-of-foot kick with the left; set left foot forward toes pointing to the oblique left and assume the "gunsight" position leading to a ....

 -Circular kick with the right; set right foot for a pigeontoed pivot as above leading to a ....

--Side-of-foot kick with the left; set foot forward toes pointing ahead and make an about turn to the right leading to the ....

6. Right BTS: Cross step bringing the left foot behind the right, toes in opposition, knees well bent. The feet are almost parallel to each other. Shift weight on the left foot and deliver

-Instep kick with the right; set right foot forward toes pointing to the oblique right. Assume the "gunsight" position leading to a ....

-Side-of-foot kick with the left; set left foot forward, toes pointing to the oblique left and deliver a ....

-Jumping side-of-foot kick with the right; set right foot behind the supporting (left) foot and make an about face to the....

Right BTS: To start the whole sequence again on the other side. *The feet should be close together. In the photograph the feet are purposely further apart, in order to show the positioning of the toes.

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