Mawashi-geri / Roundhouse Kick
回し蹴り
Circular roundhouse kick striking with the instep (Haisoku) or ball of foot to ribs or head.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[mah-wah-shee geh-ree]/
Alternative NamesRoundhouse kick, Round kick
Definition
Mawashi-geri delivers circular dynamic impact. By whipping the knee around horizontally and pivoting the supporting heel forward, the kick drives power through the instep or shinbone into ribs, neck, or head.
Related Terms
Jodan上段
Upper level target area of the body in Japanese terminology (head and neck).
Chudan中段Middle level target area of the body (chest, abdomen, and torso).
Low Kick / Leg KickLow Kick / เตะขาBrutal low-trajectory shin strike targeting the opponent's thigh quadriceps or calf muscle.
Geri / Geri-waza蹴り / 蹴り技Comprehensive category of all kicking techniques (front, side, roundhouse, spinning) in Karate.
Mae-geri / Front Kick前蹴りFundamental linear front kick striking with the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) to the torso or chin.
Associated Martial Arts
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