Technique Database
Dropping Kick
Otoshi Geri
Downward dropping kick that chops through the target line.
Key steps
- Lift the leg high enough to create the drop.
- Keep the torso organized so the kick stays controlled.
- Drive the heel or sole down through the target line.
- Recover the leg under control instead of collapsing forward.
Coaching points
- Lift the leg high enough to create the drop.
- Keep the torso organized so the kick stays controlled.
- Drive the heel or sole down through the target line.
- Recover the leg under control instead of collapsing forward.