How to Break a Board Using a Round House Kick

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stand straight facing your target.

   Put your dominant foot behind your other about shoulder width apart, then put your hands in fists in front of your face.
   
   This is your preparation stance.
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   Step 2: Turn your hips in the opposite direction you are going to kick.

   This acts as your wind up.
   
   Pretend your about to do a roundhouse kick which also looks cool but is slightly less dangerous if you are starting to get a little scared. ,, This should be your back foot. , You should hit the board with the ball of your foot with your toes curled back. ,
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   Step 3: Raise your knee to your waist while leaning towards the board at the same time..

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   Step 4: Pivot on the ball of the foot that is still on the ground.

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   Step 5: Snap your kick and make contact with the board.

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   Step 6: If you start to freak out

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   Step 7: imagine that you're kicking through the board instead of kicking the board.In your head you are driving your foot through the board instead of just hitting it and hoping it will break.

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