Support foot/ankle stiffness

[Spartacus Maximus]

The are a lot of people who have difficulty turning/twisting their support foot for yoko-geri(side kick) and mawashi geri(roundhouse). 

What are some good exercises to focus on that part of kicking? How much does your style turn? Some will turn only about 45degrees and others almost 90 towards the target. 

[sensei8]

Styles differ in this regard. In Shindokan, our support foot for those two kicks are a full 180 degrees away from said target.

If a 180 degree turn of the supporting foot is required in your style, then inform your CI of your problem because your CI is always your first  go-to-go person.

Other than that, stretch real good. Make sure your balance and posture is consistent. Make sure your heel barely lift up as to turn 180 degrees away from said target.

Practice, practice, practice, and then some, forever!!

Don’t over think about it, just do it. Use a partner or pulley or a chair until your AHA moment arrives, and if you practice correctly, that AGA light will come on.