Ushiro-Geri

[Shotokan-kez]

Yeah Karate K in one of our combinations we have to do ushiro-geri, uraken. gyaku-tsuki. Then there is another which consists of Mae-geri, yoko-geri-kekomi, mawashi-geri, ushiro-geri, uraken, gyaku-tsuki. I hate that long one with all the kicks, and i have to do all that in tonights grading AAARRRGGGHHH lol

Kez xx

[ShotokanKid]

This is one of the most powerful kicks if executed properly. The best way to do this is to just start really slow. Do it properly and slowly and gradually build speed. Make sure to do it perfectly when doing it slow so that you have a good base to add on to.

[KarateK]

Sounds a lot l ike ours - half step mawashegeri, drop into ushirogeri, uraken, chudan, shuto

[cathal]

I have seen this performed in kumite...it is very strong and if you do it fast enough, very effective.

[RichardHangHong]

Yeah Karate K in one of our combinations we have to do ushiro-geri, uraken. gyaku-tsuki. Then there is another which consists of Mae-geri, yoko-geri-kekomi, mawashi-geri, ushiro-geri, uraken, gyaku-tsuki. I hate that long one with all the kicks, and i have to do all that in tonights grading AAARRRGGGHHH lol

Kez xx

That's quite a common kumite combination, and a very effective one if done properly too...

[Yasutsune Makoto]

When turning make sure that your head doesn't lag. Having your eyes on the target throughout the technique should really help your balance.

[KarateK]

Sometimes though having your head turned can turn your hips, forcing your leg into the side kick. Its one of those kicks you either get straight off or struggle with.

[marie curie]

When turning make sure that your head doesn't lag. Having your eyes on the target throughout the technique should really help your balance.

I can't stress this enough. You need to have your bearings to execute this kick properly, and that depends on your eyes being on the target.