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Tornado Kick

Dollyo Chagi / Tornado Chagi

Jumping turning round kick where the body rotates before the kicking leg strikes.

TechniqueKicksAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Turn the head first to find the target.
  2. Use the jump to create rotation, not just height.
  3. Keep the kicking leg relaxed until the strike.
  4. Land with balance and guard restored.

Coaching points

  • Turn the head first to find the target.
  • Use the jump to create rotation, not just height.
  • Keep the kicking leg relaxed until the strike.
  • Land with balance and guard restored.
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