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Kicking open a locked door
Kicking open a locked door should only be attempted
during emergency situations. If you are trying to escape a fire,
make sure you check the door, doorknob and crack for heat with the
back of your hand before kicking it. If it's hot, avoid opening
the door. (See Escaping a Fire) The following
kicking technique could save your life.
- Stand a couple feet back from the door.
- Locate the lock.
- Aim just immediately next to the lock.
- Attempt to kick through the door as hard
as you can the first time. Following through creates more power.
Use a front kick planting the sole of your foot next to the lock(See
below). Or use a back kick planting the heal
of your foot next to the lock(See below). The back kick
is usually more powerful, but a little harder to aim.
- If you need to, keep again. Make sure each kick
is made with the maximum force you are able to inflict.
- Never ram the door
with your shoulder as it is less effective and leaves you more
prone to injury.
Front Kick
The front snap kick is directed forward toward the opponent's
stomach, sternum or crotch, and with practice toward the face. Without
shoes the striking surface is the ball of the foot. However, with
shoes on, which is the more likely state you'll be in when using
self-defense, you should kick with the toe of the shoe if it has
enough support. You begin the kick by lifting the knee directly
in front of you. Then extend the foot to strike. To speed up this
kick, concentrate on lifting your knee as fast as you can. This
will naturally increase the speed at which your foot extends toward
the opponent.
Back Kick
This kick is used usually for someone behind you. You simply lift
the leg farthest from the target (your front leg), and kick back
with the heal of the foot. This kick is extremely powerful. However
it is more difficult to aim and should be practiced with a heavy
bag or other target.
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