Knowing how to kick a door in is a good personal safety and self defense skill. Why? You may be trapped by a(n):

• Failed doorknob
• Fire
• Aggressor

First, let's consider a door that opens away from you:

• Aim for the lock bolt (Door knob) or hinges
• Step forward
• Lift your foot
• Extend leg
• Contact the door with the flat of your foot
• Bust through the door (It may take a couple of blows)

Next, if you are on the hinged side of the door (Door open toward you):

• Find something (like a screwdriver, knife, coin, pen, comb, etc.)
• Pop the pins out of the hinges
• Pull the door toward you

Finally, use leverage:

• Find something (like a screwdriver, knife, coin, pen, comb, nail file, etc.)
• Use the object like a crowbar
• Jimmy the door bolt

One more thought, if you can't generate the force in your kick-- try to find a large solid object and try ramming (again near the lock bolt or hinges)

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.