Technique Database

Dropping Kick

Otoshi Geri

Downward dropping kick that chops through the target line.

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Key steps

  1. Lift the leg high enough to create the drop.
  2. Keep the torso organized so the kick stays controlled.
  3. Drive the heel or sole down through the target line.
  4. 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.
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