This page provides details on the Low Spinning Heel Kick or Low Spinning Sweep Kick. This martial arts kick is used in order to sweep an opponent off their feet. For information on other martial arts kicks (i.e. axe kick), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main kicking techniques page.
Given the difficultly of this kick to execute and flashy nature, you will more often see the low spinning heel kick used in martial arts movies and martial arts demonstrations. It is rarely used in self-defense situations and sparring matches. If you are looking for information on the spinning heel kick that is used for high targets (i.e. an attacker’s head), please visit our page on the spinning hook kick.
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.
Hapkido – Spinning Heel Kick
Spinning Heel Kick
Karate Video – Low Spinning Heel Kick