Renshi

I do quite enjoy this kata, although it took me a few years to really like it. If you think the end of this kata is funny, try Chinte!

What most of you seem to be describing as a uramawashi geri may be effective in sparring, but it is decidedly ineffective in a real fight. As for the interpretation that I would term a hook kick, even that is only effective under the right circumstances. Of all the kicks I have learned over the years, I have started to streamline: the thaistyle roundhouse kick is king, but you can also catch me using front and side kicks.