Karate Kick – Gedan Mawashi Geri

This page provides details on the Karate kick known as Gedan Mawashi Geri. In English, this kick is known as a low roundhouse kick (gedan = low or low level and mawashi geri = round or roundhouse kick). Gedan Maswashi Geri is an excellent kick to knock an opponent off-balance. You can also find written technique instructions on our roundhouse kick and low kick pages.

For additional Karate kicking techniques, visit the main Karate Kicks section. For instructions on different kicks used by other martial arts styles, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Martial Arts Kicks section.

Demonstration of Gedan Mawashi Geri (Low Roundhouse Kick)

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