Animal Flow side kick through tutorial

🐾 Step‑by‑Step Breakdown (Beginner‑Friendly)

1. Start in Beast Position

   • Hands under shoulders, knees hovering just above the ground.

   • Core engaged, neutral spine, toes tucked under.

2. Lift Opposite Hand & Foot

   • For a right side kick, lift your left foot and right hand slightly off the floor.

   • This creates space for rotation.

3. Rotate the Torso

   • Pivot on the supporting foot and hand, allowing your hips to open toward the side you’re about to kick.

   • The body should uncoil like a coiled spring.

4. Thread and Extend the Leg

   • Bring the lifted leg under your body and then sweep it outward to the side.

   • Extend the kicking leg so it’s straight and toes are pointed — that’s the “kick through.”

   • Simultaneously, bring the arm on the same side back and up (elbow bent, palm away from face) to help with rotation.

5. Balance & Hold Briefly

   • Your weight is now on the supporting hand/foot while the other leg extends low and wide.

   • Eyes should follow the kicking leg direction for smoother balance.

6. Return to Beast Position

   • Retract the kicking leg under your body and replace the lifted hand and foot back on the ground.

   • Reset and repeat on the opposite side.