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Back kick

Names by art: Karate: Ushiro-geri · Taekwondo: Dwi chagi · Lethwei: Spinning back kick · Sanda: Spinning back kick

Appears in 4 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The fighter turns the back to the target, looks over the shoulder and drives the heel straight back like a mule kick. The spin loads the hips and the straight-line thrust makes it hard to see and very strong against the body.

Appears in 4 arts

ArtName used in this art
KarateUshiro-geri
TaekwondoDwi chagi
LethweiSpinning back kick
SandaSpinning back kick

More in this category

Front snap kick Push kick (teep) Roundhouse kick Low kick (to the thigh or calf) Side kick Hook kick Spinning hook / heel kick Axe kick Crescent kick Spinning outside crescent kick Tornado (jump spinning roundhouse) kick Jumping front kick Stomp / stamping kick

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Karate techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Taekwondo
  3. Wikipedia (en): Lethwei
  4. Wikipedia (en): Sanda (sport)

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