Git: How to reset a remote Git repository to remove all commits?

How can I reset a remote and local Git repository to remove all commits?

I would like to start fresh with the current Head as the initial commit.

Completely reset?

1. Delete the .git directory locally.

2. Recreate the git repostory:

   $ cd (project-directory)
   $ git init
   $ (add some files)
   $ git add .
   $ git commit -m 'Initial commit'
   

3. Push to remote server, overwriting. Remember you're going to mess everyone else up doing this … you better be the only client.

   $ git remote add origin <url>
   $ git push --force --set-upstream origin master