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Spinning backfist
Names by art: Kickboxing: Spinning backfist · MMA: Spinning backfist
Appears in 2 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 opponent for a moment, spinning on the front foot, and the arm whips around so the back of the fist lands at the end of the turn. The spin adds speed and reach, but it exposes the back if it misses.
Appears in 2 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Kickboxing | Spinning backfist |
| MMA | Spinning backfist |
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Wabukan (2026). “Spinning backfist”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/punho-costas-rodado (accessed 2026-10-30).
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