[header] How to kick (in martial arts ) [title] Stand in a fighting stance. [step] The preferred fighting stance differs between different disciplines, but the general rule is that your dominant leg is behind your other leg-the dominant leg's toe pointed to its side. Your secondary leg is in front, its toe pointed straight forward. 
Your torso is generally facing the direction of your dominant leg (righties' bodies will face right & vice versa). Your hands should be in a guard position.