This pages provides details for Karate technique known as Yoko Tobi Geri (or Jumping Side Kick). This kick is a great demonstration kick as students can get high into air and generate a lot of force with their kicks. It is often used for a spectacular breaking kick (i.e. breaking wooden boards while jumping over someone). However, this kick is not very practical as a self-defense technique.
For more Karate kicking techniques, visit the main Karate Kicks section. Also visit the Black Belt Wiki’s section on List of Martial Arts Kicks in order to see how other martial arts style perform this kick.
Videos for Yoko Tobi Geri or Jumping Side Kick