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Rear Leg Round Kick

Gyaku Mawashi Geri

Round kick delivered from the rear leg with hip rotation.

TechniqueKicksIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Turn the supporting foot to open the hips.
  2. Drive the kick from the rear side of the body.
  3. Keep the guard active while the hip turns.
  4. Retract the leg before resetting the stance.

Coaching points

  • Turn the supporting foot to open the hips.
  • Drive the kick from the rear side of the body.
  • Keep the guard active while the hip turns.
  • Retract the leg before resetting the stance.
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