Northern Shaolin is famous for its kicking style.  Northern Shaolin exemplifies the prowess of the Northern Style leg.  Kicks in Northern Shaolin can be divided into several categories as follows:

1. Low Kicks – Low Kicks attack targets below the waist. Low Kicks include the following:
   

1. 1. 1. Low Toe Kick (Stiletto)
         

      2. Low Side Kick
         

      3. Reaping Kick
         

      4. Corkscrew Kick
         

      5. Reaping Kick, Side Kick Combination
         

      6. Low Side Kick with Heel Turn
         

      7. Reaping Kick, Side Kick Combination with Heel Turn
         

      8. Corkscrew Kick, Shuffle Step, Side Kick Combination
         

      9. Triple Kick (Corkscrew Kick to the front, Side Kick to the side, Side Kick to the front
         

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3. High Kicks – High Kicks attack targets above the waist.  There are ten kicks that we frequently train listed below.  In addition, there are other combination kicks that it is worthwhile training.  Each Northern Shaolin exponent will practice lots of each of these kicks to master them.  Each individual will also develop combinations of their own.
   

1. 1. 1. Stomp Kick
         

      2. High Heel Kick
         

      3. High Slicing Kick
         

      4. High Toe Kick
         

      5. High Front Side Kick
         

      6. Behind the Shoulder Kick
         

      7. Front Side Kick
         

      8. Corkscrew Kick
         

      9. Lotus Kick
         

      10. Crescent Kick
          

      11. Side Kick from the Horse stance
          

      12. Rear Kick
          

      13. Rear Thrust Kick
          

      14. Spin Rear Thrust Kick
          

      15. Bending Rear Heel Kick
          

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5. Leaping Kicks – Leaping Kicks involve leaping into the air as the kick or kicks are delivered.
   

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Double Heel Kick
                     

                  2. Leaping Toe, Heel Kick
                     

                  3. Leaping Double Toe Kick
                     

                  4. Leaping Toe, Crescent Kick
                     

                  5. Flying Lotus Kick
                     

                  6. Tornado Kick
                     

                  7. Triple Kick
                     

                  8. Butterfly Kick