See Also: How to Break Down a Door

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Kick near lock, not lock itself.

Lean into kick.

Drive heel into door.

Drive heel of standing foot into ground.

Don’t use your shoulder.

Don’t use a jump kick.

Illustration by Ted Slampyak.