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Tornado (jump spinning roundhouse) kick
Names by art: Taekwondo: Tornado kick
Appears in 1 art.
⚠ 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 spins on the front foot, jumps and kicks a roundhouse with the other leg while still turning in the air. Rotation and jump together generate very high foot speed; it is a spectacular technique typical of taekwondo and tricking.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Taekwondo | Tornado kick |
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Wabukan (2026). “Tornado (jump spinning roundhouse) kick”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/pontape-tornado (accessed 2026-10-30).
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