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Turn Around

Mawate

Command or movement to turn and face the opposite direction.

MovementMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Look first before completing the turn.
  2. Keep the hands controlled during the rotation.
  3. Use the hips to drive the change of direction.
  4. Settle the stance before delivering the next technique.

Coaching points

  • Look first before completing the turn.
  • Keep the hands controlled during the rotation.
  • Use the hips to drive the change of direction.
  • Settle the stance before delivering the next technique.
Mawate (Turn Around) | Karate Technique Guide