Tips on how to do a reverse turning kick
I have been practicing martial arts since I was a kid,
its been 23 years now. I worked as a martial arts instructor and one
of the kicks that many people seem to have trouble with is the
reverse turning kick.
This kick in Japan is known as Ushiro Mawashi Geri, and
in Korea Bandae Dollyo Chagy.
It's actually one of my favorite kicks, and I tend to
use it a lot when sparring.
Many people have asked me for tips to improve their
kicking skills, so I decided to make a video for this particular one
because it's one of the techniques that people most ask me about.
On this video I break it down into small steps and also
address some of the common mistakes people do when learning this
kick. I have noticed these common mistakes through observing people
over and over at the Dojo / Dojang.
One thing I forgot to mention, is that the key to balance and power comes from feeling your center of gravity which is right beneath the navel. It is the hips that must control the whole movement.
I recorded this with a small digital photo camera, and
the narration on my laptop with the onboard microphone. So it doesn't
look so fancy. Nevertheless the quality of the information provided
is very good.
