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Curving Knee

Khao Khong

Curving knee strike used around the guard or into the side of the body.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Create the angle before throwing the knee.
  2. Use hip rotation to shape the strike.
  3. Keep your head protected during close range.
  4. Do not over-swing and lose balance.

Coaching points

  • Create the angle before throwing the knee.
  • Use hip rotation to shape the strike.
  • Keep your head protected during close range.
  • Do not over-swing and lose balance.
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