This page provides details on the Skipping Axe Kick or Sliding Axe Kick. This kick is also known as the Hopping Axe Kick. This skipping kick is a more advanced version of the traditional axe kick and is used primarily for sparring and breaking techniques. This kick involves skipping/sliding/hopping forward while doing a jumping axe kick. For information on other martial arts kicks (i.e. spinning hook kick), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main kicking techniques page.
To gain a better understanding of skipping or sliding kicks, you should also visit the wiki sections on a skipping front kick, skipping roundhouse kick and skipping side kick.
Martial arts kicks and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.
Video on the Sliding Axe Kick