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Head Round Kick

Te Kan Ko

High round kick aimed at the head or neck line.

TechniqueKicksAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Build flexibility and balance before adding power.
  2. Pivot strongly on the supporting foot.
  3. Keep the opposite hand high for protection.
  4. Recover quickly if the kick misses.

Coaching points

  • Build flexibility and balance before adding power.
  • Pivot strongly on the supporting foot.
  • Keep the opposite hand high for protection.
  • Recover quickly if the kick misses.
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