Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Health - Sport - Theory and Practice, grade: Sehr Gut, University of Dalarna, language: English, abstract: In Asia martial art has one of the longest documented histories. There are many different styles, like kung fu, aikido, judo, jujutsu and many more. The one thing in common are techniques to use your hands for punches and your feet for kicks. The side kick is a very effective technique to defend yourself. It ismentioned in nearly every martial art but under different names. The side kick is one of the first movements you learn when practicing martial arts. There are many modifications to it but this text will just describe the general movement.