Karate · 04
Mawashi-Geri (Roundhouse Kick)
Kick / Striking
- 01
Lift the rear knee out to the side horizontally, chambering the foot tightly behind the thigh with ankle extended.
- 02
Pivot on the ball of the lead standing foot 90 to 180 degrees outward, rotating the hips inward toward the target.
- 03
Whip the lower leg out in a horizontal arc, striking the target with the instep (Haisoku) or the ball of the foot (Koshi).
- 04
Retract the shin back to the chambered position before lowering the foot.
- 05
Re-establish balance in a ready stance.
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