Step Throughs (Foot Maneuvers)

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Step Throughs (Foot Maneuvers)

 

A category of Foot Maneuver which is distinguishable by changing sides of the stance (i.e. left, right) upon completion of the maneuver.

 

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The maneuver can be executed toward any directional angle (i.e. forward, backward, flank).

 

In a training environment, the most common directions of execution are forward and backward - with off angles being less common.

 

From one perspective, the step through is reminiscent of a walking type of maneuver.

 

Step Throughs are commonly used in combination with kicks. For example, it is a requirement for some kicks off of the rear leg to be completed with a step through (e.g. roundhouse kick and side kick). See Point of no Return for more information.

 

Using this concept of combining basics as a base, one can easily describe these maneuvers as a combination of the two (2) basics. For example, a step-through front kick, a step-through roundhouse kick, step-through side kick, etc.