Video: Back Leg Roundhouse Kick by Reddragon19342. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The back-leg roundhouse to the head scores the most points in WT sparring. Turning the hip over and chambering high are essential.
3 key details
- Chamber the knee high.
- Pivot fully on the support foot.
- Snap with the instep.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip mobility
- 3:00Slow head kicks
- 3:00Head kick speed reps
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Warm up thoroughly.
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.
