Tae Kwon DOH

When performing the side kick, should the foot of supporting leg always point away from the direction of the kick? My instructor said that the foot of supporting leg should be perpendicular to the direction of the kick. When kicking like this, I experience pain in my hip joint. However, if I point it opposite of the direction of the kick, I'm perfectly fine. My questions is: which form of the side kick is correct w/regards to foot placement? I will talk to my instructor about this. Thanks!

Hey there - I also go to a dojo that does not have air conditioning and let me tell you, it gets REALLY hot and humid. Last class, the temperature was around 31 degrees Celsius! I would recommend drinking eight ounces of water every 10-15 minutes. Also, remember to hydrate properly before and after class. What you described sounds like a simple case of dehydration.

Thanks for the replies. I will add additional stretching and try ibuprophen. Someone also told me that I may be training too much for a beginner. Last week I went to class three times. I already went twice this week. Is three times a week okay for beginners? The class I attend is extremely intense.

Hello everyone. I just recently started TKD and just got back from my 5th lesson. I really enjoy training but recently some hip discomfort has me worried. The hip pain/discomfort feels in the area where my leg is connected to the hip (I guess that would be the joint). It's not a sharp or painful type of feeling. I notice the most discomfort while doing the side kick. Has anyone else gone through this? Is this normal or should I see a doctor? Are there any supplements I can take to ease the discomfort? As a final question, if this is completely normal, how long did it take until you stopped feeling discomfort in the hip region? Thanks again! John