Video: How to Do a Tornado Kick | Taekwondo Tutorial (One Take) by Champions Taekwondo Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The tornado kick spins a full turn before delivering a roundhouse with the back leg. Spin momentum adds speed and surprise.
3 key details
- Step and pivot on the lead foot, turning the head first.
- Spin the hips around before the kicking knee lifts.
- Snap the roundhouse with the instep or ball of the foot.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Spin footwork without kicking
- 2:00Slow tornado kicks to a spot
- 3:00Tornado kicks each side
- 2:00Stance-to-tornado bursts
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Clear plenty of space; rest if dizzy.
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.
