Video: Question Mark Kick Tutorial (Step by step tutorial) by Ji Martial Arts. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The question mark kick starts on a body-kick line and turns over at the last moment to land high. It punishes opponents who drop their hands to block the body.
3 key details
- Begin with the knee aimed at the body.
- Turn the knee over sharply as the kick rises.
- Snap and retract rather than swinging through.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip openers and leg swings
- 2:00Slow body-to-head path
- 3:00Shadow kicks each side
- 2:00Body kick, question mark combo
- 1:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Warm up thoroughly; high kicks strain cold hamstrings and hips.
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.
