CHALLENGE 5 TEST

The Big Lights of Broadway

TIER 1 - SINGLE FACET MOVEMENT

Drills for Skills - Kicking

Drill 1: Rising Knee

A Rising Knee is both a type of Kick and good training for different types of Front Kicks

The rising knee movement boosts balance, stability, and lower-body strength, enhancing hip flexibility and core engagement. It fosters coordination between upper and lower body, improving posture, spatial awareness, and confidence in lower-body control.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

Drill 2: Front Instep Kick

A Front Instep Kick has toes pointed down to hit with the top of the foot

The front instep kick builds leg strength, flexibility, and coordination by engaging the hip flexors and improving foot and ankle alignment. The controlled chamber and snap increase power and precision, enhancing balance, body awareness, and core stability.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,10

Drill 3: Front Ball Kick

A Front Ball Kick has toes pointed up and curled back to hit with the bottom (ball) of the foot

The front ball kick boosts hip flexibility, leg strength, and balance by driving the foot forward with force. This technique strengthens the core, enhancing body control and stability in kicks.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

TIER 2 - DUAL FACET MOVEMENT

Drills for Skills - Kicking

Drill 4: Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick

Combining a Rising Knee with a Front Instep Kick

Combining the rising knee and front instep kick enhances lower body strength, coordination, and flexibility. The combination of these movements fosters seamless coordination, enhancing hip mobility and core engagement while increasing precision and balance.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

Drill 5: Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick

Combining a Rising Knee with a Front Ball Kick

Combining the rising knee and front ball kick develops lower-body strength, coordination, and balance. Together, these movements improve fluidity, body control, and the ability to execute strong, stable kicks with confidence.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,10

Drill 6: Front Instep Kick / Front Ball Kick

Combining a Front Instep Kick with a Front Ball Kick

Combining the front instep kick and front ball kick enhances lower-body strength, flexibility, and coordination. Together, they promote fluidity and power through the hip, knee, and ankle, strengthening the core and boosting body control.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

Drill 7: Front Instep / Front Ball Kick with Recovery Step

Combining a Front Instep Kick and a Front Ball Kick utilizing a recovery step

Combining a front instep and front ball kick with a recovery step enhances coordination, balance, and lower-body strength. The recovery step reinforces stability between kicks, promoting smooth transitions and control. This sequence refines timing, spatial awareness, and dynamic movement precision, making it a valuable tool for improving motor skills and overall body control.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

TIER 3 - FLUID FACET MOVEMENT

Drills for Skills - Kicking

Drill 8: Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick / Front Ball Kick

Combining a Rising Knee with a Front Instep Kick and Front Ball

The rising knee, front instep kick, and front ball kick form a dynamic trio that enhances lower-body strength, flexibility, and coordination. Together, these movements strengthen the body, improve motor coordination, and increase proprioceptive awareness, providing therapeutic benefits that contribute to overall mobility, balance, and body control.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

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