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Front Leg Round Kick

Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri

Round kick delivered quickly from the front leg.

TechniqueKicksIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Lift the knee before turning the hip over.
  2. Keep the supporting foot mobile so the hip can rotate.
  3. Retract the leg quickly after impact.
  4. Use the kick for speed and timing rather than heavy power.

Coaching points

  • Lift the knee before turning the hip over.
  • Keep the supporting foot mobile so the hip can rotate.
  • Retract the leg quickly after impact.
  • Use the kick for speed and timing rather than heavy power.
Mae Ashi Mawashi Geri (Front Leg Round Kick) | Karate Technique Guide