This page provides details on the martial arts roundhouse kick. This kick is also known as a round kick. The roundhouse kick is used in many different martial arts styles such as Taekwondo (where the kick is known as Dollyo Chagi), Karate (Mawashi Geri), Muay Thai (Tae Tud), Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing. For information on other martial arts kicks (i.e. spinning hook kick), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main section on Martial Arts Kicks.
A roundhouse kick is one of the most commonly used kicks in martial arts due to its speed, decent power, range and ease of use. It can also be used against a variety of targets. For example, a roundhouse kick can be targeted low (i.e. against the knee) where it can not be caught, chest high for sparring matches (i.e. aiming for the targets on Taekwondo chest protectors) or head high (but the martial artist needs to be very flexible and runs the risk of the opponent grabbing their leg).
Martial arts kicks and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.
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Roundhouse Kick Variations
- Roundhouse Kick (Round Kick) – Basic roundhouse kick that uses your rear leg.
- Roundhouse Kick – Front Leg
- Double Roundhouse Kick or Jumping Double Roundhouse
- Downward Roundhouse Kick
- 540 Roundhouse Kick
- Skipping Roundhouse Kick
- Spinning Roundhouse Kick
- Tornado Kick or Jumping Spinning Roundhouse Kick, 360 Roundhouse Kick
Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick Instructions
Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick Instructions
Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick Instructions
Roundhouse Kick versus Body Opponent Bag (BOB)
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