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Returning Wave Kick

Nami Gaeshi / Nami Ashi

Rising leg movement used to avoid, check or strike a low attack.

TechniqueKicksAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Lift the knee sharply without leaning away.
  2. Keep the standing leg rooted.
  3. Return the foot quickly to maintain stance.
  4. Use it as both a defensive movement and a low kicking action.

Coaching points

  • Lift the knee sharply without leaning away.
  • Keep the standing leg rooted.
  • Return the foot quickly to maintain stance.
  • Use it as both a defensive movement and a low kicking action.
Nami Gaeshi / Nami Ashi (Returning Wave Kick) | Karate Technique Guide