Video: How to BACK KICK - Ushiro Geri by John Gardiner. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Ushiro-geri drives the heel straight back toward the target, looking over the shoulder.
3 key details
- Look over the shoulder first.
- Heel leads in a straight line.
- Hip drives behind it.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Turn footwork
- 3:00Slow back kicks
- 3:00Back kicks from stance
- 2:00Glute stretch
Safety
Clear space behind you.
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.
