Video: HOW TO HOOK KICK (URA MAWASHI GERI) IN KARATE — Jesse Enkamp by Jesse Enkamp. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Ura-mawashi-geri is the reverse roundhouse or hook kick, striking with the heel as the leg swings back across.
3 key details
- Chamber like a side kick.
- Extend past the target.
- Hook back with the heel.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip mobility
- 2:00Slow kicks
- 3:00Shadow kicks
- 2:00Combos
- 1:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Warm up thoroughly; hamstrings are at risk.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
